Applications for the Citizen's Oversight Committee due Tuesday, January 18

A new committee is being created to oversee the bonds that will be sold by the school district to build the Center for Community Life which will house a new school facility, a recreation center and a library. Please consider joining this committee. This is an opportunity to be involved and have your voice heard and to serve your community as well. See below for details on how to apply. The deadline is next Tuesday, January 18 at 4:00 pm.

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As you may already know, on November 2, 2010, Emeryville voters approved Measure J, a school facilities general obligation bond authorizing the school district to issue up to $95 million dollars to improve school facilities. Measure J requires formation of an independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC) to ensure that funds are spent properly.

Both the School Board and City Council are excited about this opportunity to work with actively engaged community members, and to that end, want to be sure that the COC is broadly representative of the entire Emeryville community. Please forward along this information to those in your networks that might be interested in taking a part!

More information regarding the COC may be found on the district’s website, www.emeryusd.org . Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Superintendent at (510) 601-4906, or lisa.taymuree@emeryusd.org.