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Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC)
 
The COC provides oversight of the $186 million bond program, ensuring bond proceeds are used to support school modernization and construction projects as authorized by Measure MM, passed by local voters in November 2018.
 
Proposition 39 requires school districts that pass Proposition 39 bonds (55% approval) to seat an Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC) to assure the community that bond funds are expended as outlined in the district's bond resolution. Members serve two year terms with no more than three consecutive terms.
 
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE OPEN POSITIONS
 
The Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD) is seeking a volunteer from the community to serve on its Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC).  The COC provides oversight of the $186 million bond program, ensuring bond proceeds are used to support school modernization and construction projects as authorized by Measure MM, passed by local voters in November 2018.
 
The District seeks one representative from the following group:
 
  • At-Large Community Member
  • Parent of DMUSD student
 
Applications are currently available and are due July 14, 2025. In order to maintain objectivity as part of the Committee’s responsibilities, District employees, contractors, and vendors to the district are prohibited from serving as members of the Committee.
 
 

Committee Membership

 
 Name  Position  End of Term  Representative Email
Sandip Patel
 President  June 2025 Taxpayer Organization
 
Pranav Sharma 
 Vice President August 2025
At-Large Community Member
 psharma@dmusd.org 
Vacant
 
 Member June 2025 Parent of DMUSD Student  
Drew Issacman
 
  Member March 2027
Business Organization
Marina Russo Member February 2027
Senior Citizen 
Organization
Vacant Member April 2025
At-Large Community Member
  
Bianca Plotkin Member September 2026
Parent-Teacher Organization Member
 bplotkin@dmusd.org
 
For general COC inquiries please contact:
Karrie Beach, kbeach@dmusd.org
(858) 755-9301 x3670
 

Officers of the Committee

 
  • President - Sandip Patel
  • Vice President - Pranav Sharma
  • Clerk - Vacant
 

COC Bylaws

 
 

2023-2024 School Year