On November 8, 2016, Alameda voters passed an extension of the existing parcel tax (“Measure A”). The extension tax is called “Measure B1.”
One of AUSD’s commitments is to maintain accountability and transparency with all expenditures of Measure B1 dollars. A key component of that commitment is maintaining an Oversight Committee that annually will review the District’s compliance with the terms of Measure B1.
The 2019-20 Measure B1 Oversight Committee met throughout the 2019-20 school year and will continue to meet this fall to complete an annual report.
On October 8, 2020, the District made available applications for the 2020-21 Measure B1 Oversight Committee to local media, every District employee, and all AUSD families. The District also posted news of the applications to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
There is one seat available on the committee. So far AUSD has received one application.
Returning Members
Doug Biggs
Roxanne Clement
Carrie Hahnel
Steve Kellner
Bob Kreitz
Chris McCaslin
Kiki Monifa
Mark Ouimet
Kathryn Saulsgiver, PhD
Steven Smith
New Member
Megan Sweet
The 2020-21 Oversight Committee will hold its first meeting after the 2019-20 Committee completes its annual report and presents it to the Board of Education in January. It is likely the 2020-21 Oversight Committee will meet five or six times over the next year to complete its Annual Report in the fall of 2020.
All meetings of the Oversight Committee comply with the Brown Act. Minutes, agendas, and any other relevant communications and information are posted on AUSD’s website 72 hours prior to each meeting. Meetings will not exceed two hours unless extended by majority vote. A quorum of six will be required to conduct a meeting. Meetings start on time and are open to the public. Members of the public have the opportunity to address the Committee by submitting speaker cards at the time of any item or presentation on which they wish to speak.
Any recommendations or reports from the Oversight Committee must be supported by a majority of Oversight Committee members voting, but the Oversight Committee will have the goal and intention of reaching agreement by consensus. A chair will be selected from among voting members to conduct the meetings and to serve in representative capacity as needed.