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Frequently Asked Questions - Measure SOS

This page will be updated regularly as new information becomes available. If you have a question or concern that isn’t addressed below, please contact us at [email protected].
 
Who is responsible for approving projects funded by Measure SOS?
We are working closely with school and district representatives to compile a draft project list that best meets the needs of the entire school community. The PVPUSD Board of Education will review the draft and provide feedback before seeking community input. The board will finalize and approve the projects to be funded by Measure SOS.
 
When will the detailed project list be available for the board and community to review?
The first draft of the project list for Series 1 will be presented to the board during their regular meeting on April 2, 2025. Community members are encouraged to attend. After the meeting, the list will be shared for public review and feedback. The final project list will return for approval at the May 14 board meeting.
 
How will the community provide input on projects to be prioritized?
After spring break, a detailed project list will be posted on the PVPUSD website and shared at community engagement forums. Each school’s faculty and PTA will have an opportunity to review and provide feedback on site-specific project lists. More information about future engagement sessions will be added to the PVPUSD website.
 
Why does the board have the authority to appoint the members of the Measure SOS Citizens’ Oversight Committee? Will the committee be able to operate independently, or will their decisions be influenced by the board?
State law requires the board to appoint members of the COC. As an elected body representing the community, the board voted on the members of the oversight committee.
The COC plays an important role in providing community oversight and ensuring transparency and accountability in how bond funds are managed and used. It reviews expenditures to ensure alignment with the Measure SOS ballot measure language and reports to the community. However, its role is limited to independent financial oversight for the implementation of the bond measure. Other important decisions, including project prioritization, are subject to board approval and open to input from members of the public.
 
Can I attend Citizens’ Oversight Committee meetings?
Yes. In California, COC meetings are open to the public. Notice of meetings will be posted in advance on the PVPUSD website, and agendas will be available at least 72 hours before each meeting. 
 
What is a bond?
School bonds are essentially loans that help school districts fund major capital projects, such as renovating older school buildings. These low-risk bonds are issued and sold on the bond market and may offer tax-free gains to the purchaser.
The district, in return, levies a higher millage rate on the public, resulting in temporarily higher taxes to repay the principal and interest on the bonds. Because bonds can lead to higher taxes, they must be approved by local voters before they are issued.