Oversight commission says Mt. Diablo district dismissal is retaliatory, as grand jury report criticizes officials

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District is moving to dismiss most members of its oversight committee responsible for the $150 million Measure J construction bond, prompting criticism from commissioners and a new grand jury report. The departing committee members have raised concerns about the district's management of the bond and its independence, fearing that dismissals reflect retaliatory actions for their scrutiny. The decision risks jeopardizing reimbursements for criticized projects, as officials assert the committee has completed its term limits, ignoring calls for ongoing oversight to ensure accountability.

The dismissal of the Measure J Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee raises concerns about the transparency and accountability of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District's spending.

With their ongoing scrutiny perceived as a potential threat to future bond measures, oversight commissioners are being encouraged to bury critical assessments of projects like the Schneider Electric contract.

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