Oversight Committee

Oversight Committee Members:

Eddie Choy - Representative-at-Large
Ann Baumgart - Representative-at-Large

Pearl Iizuka - Representative-at-Large
Michael Nitake - Member of a bona fide Taxpayers' Organization

Mara Pagniano - Representative-at-Large

Asam Sheikh - Representative-at-Large
Armin Karl Walther - Senior Citizens' Organization-Committee Vice Chairperson

Vacant - Business Community

Vacant - Parent or Guardian of TUSD Student-Committee

Vacant - HOA Member of a Housing Developement within TUSD

Vacant - Parent or Guardian and Active in a Parent-Teacher Organization

Vacant - Representative-at-Large

Torrance Unified School District’s Board of Education Opens Application Process for Six Vacancies on the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee

The Torrance Unified School District’s Board of Education will be appointing six new members to the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee at its regular meeting on April 21, 2025. The vacancies will need to be filled according to the bylaws.

Individuals who meet the criteria for the member categories listed below, and who are interested in serving on this committee, must submit an application and cover letter by Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Member Categories with Vacancies:

Active in a business organization representing the business community located within Torrance USD.
Parent/guardian of a child enrolled in Torrance USD.
Parent/guardian of a child enrolled in Torrance USD and active in a parent-teacher organization.
Member of a homeowners’ association of a housing development located within Torrance USD.
Representative at-large.

The application and bylaws can be accessed at this link https://bit.ly/4joJoPB, or under "Quick Links" on this page.

Applications and cover letter can be hand delivered or mailed to:

Torrance Unified School District

Administrative Services

Chief Business Officer

2335 Plaza del Amo

Torrance CA 90501

Applications can also be emailed to Sandy Terrano at terrano.sandy@tusd.org.

Please contact Sandy Terrano with any comments or questions.

About Bond Measures Y and Z / T and U:

In November 2008, Torrance voters approved Bond Measures Y and Z. These Bond Measures funded capital improvement projects throughout the District to renovate and modernize all TUSD schools. Measures Y and Z also included the brand new, J.H. Hull Middle School, as well as the reunited Fern Elementary campus, with brand new fourth and fifth grade buildings.

In November 2014, Torrance voters approved Bond Measures T and U. These measures are funding school safety and technology projects, as well as physical education and recreation projects throughout the District. Measures T and U projects also include a brand new Aquatics Center, middle school gyms, and high school auditoriums.

Committee Meetings - Agendas and Minutes

The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committeex for Measures Y and Z and Measures T and U will meet on an ongoing bases to review bond expenditures. Agendas for upcoming meetings will be posted on the website for the community to access. For further questions or information please contact Sandy Terrano at 310-972-6062 or by email.

Future Scheduled Meetings

Date:	May 5, 2025 (Tentative)
Time:	5:00 pm Meeting
Location:	Meeting Locations: Torrance Unified School District District Office Conference Room 2335 Plaza del Amo Torrance, CA 90501

Oversight Committee