Citizens' Oversight Committee (Measure E)

In November 2022, Kern County voters approved the Kern High School District’s Measure E, a $160 million general obligation school construction bond. District trustees proposed Measure E in order to fund new construction, modernization efforts at existing district schools, expansion of career and technical education.

Measure E was presented to voters through the State's Proposition 39 program under which a measure is passed with 55% voter approval. Measure E passed with a 56% voter approval.

State law requires the formation of a Citizens Oversight Committee to ensure that bond funds are properly used. Current members include:

• Marc Widelock - Senior Citizens' Group
• Adam Cohen - Representing Kern Tax Payers’ Association
• Jason Higbee - Parent/Parent-Teacher Organization
• Shannon Hixson- Representing Parent/Parent-Teacher Organization
• Jack DiGiacomo - Representing Community Member
• Jeffrey Travis - Representing Business Organization
• Lydia Villa- Representing Parent/Parent-Teacher Organization

 

Email the Citizens' Oversight Committee: [email protected]

 

A meeting was held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM.  The meeting was held virtually.  A link was provided on the day of the meeting for anyone interested in attending.  All minutes of Committee meetings will be made available on this website upon adoption.