May 31 Deadline for SMMUSD Measure “BB” Advisory Committee Applications

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the newly re-named Measure “BB” Advisory Committee (previously known as the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee). The application deadline is May 31, 2007. Parents and community members are invited to apply.

The purpose of the Measure “BB” Advisory Committee is to provide the Board of Education and district staff with the community’s perspective regarding school site construction projects using funds from Measure “BB,” which was voted on and passed November 7, 2006. The committee shall consist of a minimum of eleven members, not to exceed fifteen members.

All attempts will be made to include members of the community who will bring different views to the committee, including relevant expertise (e.g., technology implementation and requirements, construction, safety, curriculum/fine arts, environmental concerns, issues regarding cultural relevance; etc.), cultural backgrounds, geographical areas of the district, representatives from both Santa Monica and Malibu, SEIU, Santa Monica College, and the teacher’s union.

The Measure “BB” Advisory Committee will meet at least once per month at a location to be determined.

Following is the appointment schedule:

• May 31, 2007 Applications due to the Superintendent’s office
• June 2007 Appointment by Board of Education

Applications may be obtained from the district website at www.smmusd.org (click on DACs in the dropdown menu and access the information of the Measure “BB” Advisory Committee or you may obtain an application in the Superintendent’s office at 1651 16th Street, Santa Monica.