Citizen's Oversight Committee
Meetings - Agendas - Minutes
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | Agenda & Packet | Minutes |
| January 26, 2026 | Agenda & Packet | Minutes |
| April 20, 2026 | Agenda & Packet | To be Approved Fall 2026 Meeting |
There is a current vacancy for a member of the Citizen's Oversight Committee. If you are interested in applying, please fill out this application and send it to Melissa Curtis mcurtis@opusd.org
Background & Purpose
The Oak Park Unified School District Bond Program Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) is enacted by a California law requiring oversight of public school bonds. The CBOC is charged with reviewing the spending of Bond funds and reporting their findings to the general public. The Board of Education appoints committee members representing various interests to two-year terms. Meetings are open to the general public. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted on this website. The CBOC is required to follow the Brown Act.
The agenda for the next regular or committee meeting will be posted 72 hours before the meeting is scheduled to occur. Agendas for special meetings are posted at least 24 hours in advance.
Oak Park Unified School District Independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Bylaws
Committee Members
SAL PORTARO
(3rd Term: 07/01/25 – 06/30/27)
SMARAKI PRADHAN
(2nd Term: 07/01/25 – 06/30/27)
LINDA CASTELLANO
(1st Term: 07/01/25 – 06/30/27)
ALI YUSUFALLY
(1st Term: 07/01/25 – 06/30/27)
STEFANIE AMAR
(1st Term: 07/01/25 – 06/30/27)
JENNIFER MOELLER
(1st Term: 07/01/25 – 06/30/27)
District Staff
GABRIEL LEUNG
Assistant Superintendent Business Services
gleung@opusd.org
MELISSA CURTIS
Administrative Assistant Personnel
818-735-3220
mcurtis@opusd.org
Oak Park By the NumbersOak Park By the Numbers
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Oak Park by the Numbers
#1 Best School District in Ventura County
#1
Best School District in Ventura County
Niche
1 California Exemplary School District
1
California Exemplary School District
14 National Merit Simifinalists
14
National Merit Semifinalists
1st Green Ribbon School District in CA
1st
Green Ribbon School District in CA
24:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
24:1
Student to Teacher Ratio
28 AP Courses Offered
28
AP Courses Offered
4 National Blue Ribbon Schools
4
National Blue Ribbon Schools
4346 Enrollment TK-12th Grade
4346
Enrollment TK-12th Grade
5 CA Distinguished and Gold Ribbon Schools
5
CA Distinguished and Gold Ribbon Schools
60% of students play a sport at OPHS
60%
of Students Play a Sport at OPHS
69.42% Meet or Exceed Science Standards
69.42%
Meet or Exceed Science Standards
72.28% Meet or Exceed Math Standards
72.28%
Meet or Exceed Math Standards
80.34% Meet or Exceed ELA Standards
80.34%
Meet or Exceed ELA Standards
95% AP Pass Rate at OPHS
95%
AP Pass rate at OPHS
97.2% of Students Continue on to Post Secondary
98%
of Students Continue on to Post Secondary
99.7% Graduation Rate
99.7%
Graduation Rate
High School in Ventura County
#1
High School in Ventura County
Niche
Highest Performance Level (BLUE)
Highest Performance (BLUE)
for all Academic Indicators
on the CA Dashboard
Top 12 Unified School Districts in CA