Planning and Oversight Committee (BSEP)

Since 1986 the generosity of Berkeley taxpayers has strengthened Berkeley schools and given
Berkeley’s public school children opportunities for quality education which they would not
otherwise have had. In return, the parents and community members who serve on the district-
wide BSEP Planning & Oversight Committee have been vigilant in safeguarding the BSEP
dollars, ensuring that the funds generated by the voter-approved tax measure are spent according
to the terms of the Measure.

The P&O Committee, mandated by the BSEP Measure and comprised of representatives from
every school, meets regularly to:

• Review the implementation of the many aspects of the BSEP Measure, ranging
  from Class Size Reduction to Music & the Arts, from Technology to Professional
  Development for Teachers, and much more;
• Ensure that BSEP funds are spent in compliance with the Measure;
• Make annual recommendations to the School Board for the use of BSEP dollars.

Before BSEP funds are spent, spending proposals may be discussed in Planning & Oversight
subcommittees, and then must receive two readings at the P&O Committee as a whole. After
approval by P&O Committee, the proposals are sent to the School Board for approval.

The Planning & Oversight Committee also reviews the BSEP Year-End Report in early
December each year.

The members of each school’s School Governance Council (and BHS BSEP Committee) are
elected each September. The newly elected SGCs (and BHS BSEP Committee) then select their
school’s Planning and Oversight Committee Representative. The P&O Representative does not
need to be a member of the SGC, but does serve as a liaison between the P&O and the SGC.
The term of office of the P&O Representatives is October 1 – September 30.

Serving on the BSEP P&O Committee is a great way to gain a district-wide perspective, and to
learn about and weigh in on district priorities. Parents who are interested in joining the P&O
Committee should speak with their principal or SGC Chair. Interested parents may also contact
the BSEP Manager at NancyHoeffer@berkeley.net.

For more information about the School Governance Councils and the Planning and Oversight
Committee, please refer to their Bylaws. Those regarding School Governance Councils are found here. The bylaws directly governing P&O are posted here.

For more information on BSEP, visit the main BSEP page. Or download the 2-page
PDF describing BSEP by clicking here.

Planning & Oversight Committee Meeting Information

Planning and Oversight Committee meetings are held in the Malcolm X Elementary School
Library, 1731 Prince Street. The Committee usually meets on the first and/or third Tuesday of
the month (once a month in the Fall, and twice a month in the Spring), from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
All P&O Committee meetings are open to the public and interested parents and community
members are encouraged to attend.

To receive the P&O meeting Agendas via e-mail, please contact the BSEP Administrative
Coordinator at MaryHurlbert@berkeley.net.

Planning & Oversight Committee Meeting Schedule

Planning & Oversight Spring 2012 Calendar

2011-12 Schedule

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 (if needed)
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012  (if needed)
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Additional meetings may be added as needed.

Planning and Oversight Committee documents

Meeting Date	Agenda	Packet	Minutes	Update
May 15
May 1
April 24
April 10
March 20
March 6
February 28
February 7
January 24
January 10, 2012
November 29
November 15
November 1
September 20
June 7
May 24