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Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Lynwood Unified Citizens’ Oversight Committee was created to promote transparency and accountability in the use of voter-approved funds designated for school facility improvements and new construction. As a state-required body, the committee ensures that public funds are used solely for the purposes approved by voters and not for salaries or operating expenses.

Purpose and Responsibilities

The Citizens’ Oversight Committee serves as an independent advisory group that:

  • Reviews how funds from Measures K (2012), N (2016), and U (2024) are being spent

  • Ensures that expenditures align with voter-approved projects

  • Provides oversight and verification that no funds are used for staff salaries or administration

  • Presents an annual report to the Board of Education and the Lynwood community

Through these efforts, the committee helps maintain public confidence in the District’s stewardship of community-supported funding.

Committee Membership

Members of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee are appointed by the Board of Education and serve two-year terms. The current committee was appointed on February 13, 2025, and held its first meeting on April 8, 2025. At this meeting, members received an overview of completed projects and began their work supporting oversight efforts.

Current Members:

  • Irma Arroyo

  • Sergio Banuelos

  • Briseida Gonzalez

  • Blanca Mendoza

  • Magali Ochoa

  • Imelda Rodriguez

  • Claudia Velasquez

The committee meets annually to review expenditures and prepare public reports.

Our Commitment

Lynwood Unified is committed to responsible fiscal management and to building safe, modern learning environments that meet the needs of current and future students. The Citizens’ Oversight Committee plays a critical role in ensuring that the District honors this commitment and that community-supported investments are used with integrity and transparency.

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