The Pomona Unified School District held a special board meeting on March 7, 2025, focusing on public comments and community concerns regarding school construction expenditures and oversight. The meeting began with procedural announcements, including guidelines for public participation, which allowed each speaker a maximum of three minutes to address the board.

The first speaker, Claudia Cano, a parent of former students, raised significant concerns about the oversight of school construction bonds. She emphasized the need for performance audits in accordance with government standards, citing a statewide compliance survey that indicated many school districts failed to meet these standards. Cano criticized the board for conducting special meetings without a clear vision or plan for integrating proposed construction projects into a comprehensive facilities master plan. She called for a forensic audit of the $535 million spent on Measure P bonds from 2008 and 2016, urging the board to hold additional public hearings to gather community input on these issues.

Following Cano, another speaker, identified as Mr. Martin, indicated he was not prepared to speak at that moment, leading to a brief pause in the proceedings. The board members listened attentively to the concerns raised, reflecting a commitment to community engagement and accountability.

The meeting underscored the ongoing dialogue between the Pomona Unified School District and its community, particularly regarding financial transparency and the effective use of taxpayer funds in school construction projects. The board's next steps will likely involve addressing the concerns raised and considering the implementation of additional public hearings to foster greater community involvement in decision-making processes.