LAKEPORT, Calif. – Volunteer committee members are needed to represent the community on the Lakeport Unified Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.

Part of the preparation for selling bonds and starting projects after the approval of the Measure T in the Nov. 4 election is the establishment of this advisory group.

This committee will ensure all expenditures of projects and uses of bond revenues are in compliance with appropriate laws.

The committee of at least seven members, appointed by the Board of Education, is required by California Education Code to have members representing different constituent groups in the community including a business representative, a taxpayer organization, senior citizen actively involved in a senior organization, a parent of a student attending a district school and a parent who is actively involved in an organization supporting the district.

Residents interested in serving as community-at-large members also are welcome to apply for a position on the committee.

Applications for membership on the committee are available upon request by calling the district office at 707-262-3000 or by downloading from the Lakeport Unified School District Web site at http://www.lakeport.k12.ca.us .

Applications must be submitted to the district by Feb. 2.

Funds from Measure T, a $17 million general obligation bond will modernize, renovate and revitalize the district’s schools and facilities.

These projects will help the district provide a 21st century learning environment for students in our community.