• The YISD Board of Trustees, in response to the community's interest in the effective and efficient use of bond proceeds, created the Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) as a mechanism to encourage greater accountability, transparency, public support, and confidence. The BOC is an independent citizens' Committee that is responsible to the Superintendent, Board, and general public. Their charge is to monitor all applicable Bond-funded construction projects, and help interested citizens stay informed about new construction and renovation projects in the district.

    Ysleta ISD Bond Oversight Committee 

    Purpose

    The purpose of the citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee Charter (“Charter”) is twofold: First, it shall help ensure the original intent of the Bond Advisory Committee (BAC) that developed the YISD Bond referendum (“Bond") is considered; and that bond proposals recommended by the BAC, adopted by the Board of Trustees, and approved by voters are implemented on time with quality, transparency, and within budget. Secondly, the Charter is adopted to explain the mission, purpose, structure, membership, duties, responsibilities, and expectations.

    Committee Mission

    The YISD Board of Trustees, in response to the community’s interest in the effective and efficient use of bond proceeds, created the Bond Oversight Committee (“Committee”) as a mechanism to encourage greater accountability, transparency, public support, and confidence. The Committee is an independent citizens’ Committee that is responsible to the Superintendent, Board, and general public.

    The Committee’s charge is to monitor all applicable Bond-funded construction projects, and help interested El Pasoans stay informed about new construction and renovation projects in the district. Specifically, the Committee is charged with:

    Monitoring the progress of capital projects and schedules;

     Reviewing completed purchases and bond funds expended by the Board of Trustees or district;

    Providing advice and recommendations upon request of the Board of Trustees or district administration regarding bond implementation decisions;

    Reporting to the Board of Trustees the committee’s observations, findings, and concerns; and,

    Making recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding the use of any remaining, unexpended bond funds after all projects are completed.

    Review of bond purchases prior to Board of Trustees approval to expend funds is not a charge of the Committee. The Committee shall function as an administrative, advisory committee and does not have the authority to direct staff members to expend funds or make requests that require excessive staff time or expense. Additionally, the Committee has no management, fiduciary, purchase approval, or policy-setting responsibilities. The Committee is established as an ad hoc advisory body of the district and is responsible to, reports to, and serves at the will of the Superintendent. Upon completion of all outstanding capital projects, the use of all bond funds, and the delivery of its final report to the Board, the BOC has concluded its duties.

     

    BOC Charter

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