Cerritos College Bond Committee Gains New Member

Downey Adult School Principal Roger Brossmer Appointed to Oversight Committee

 

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NORWALK, CA -- June 18, 2007 -- During its June 6 meeting, the Cerritos College Board of Trustees appointed Downey Adult School Principal Roger Brossmer to the Cerritos College Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee as an at-large member. Brossmer joins several other committee members who reflect a broad cross-section of the community, including long-time district residents, tax-payers association members, Cerritos College students and retirees, and local civic leaders.

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee was established in 2004 and is responsible for overseeing the college's use of bond funds and for serving as a "check-and-balance" to ensure that the bond proceeds are only used for the projects included in the bond measure project list. Each committee member serves a term of two years.

"Cerritos College is an asset to the community, and I wish to see it continue to thrive," said Brossmer about his desire to join the committee.

Brossmer brings a wealth of experience to the oversight committee. Annually, he oversees a $7 million annual budget at Downey Adult School, which serves more than 14,000 students each year. Since 2000, Brossmer has actively served on the City of Downey Planning Commission. He also serves as the chairperson for the American Cancer Society's annual 24-hour relay in Downey and is a youth director for Rotary International.

"We're so pleased to have Roger join the committee," said Donna Jones, chairperson for the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee.

"His familiarity with our community and students, along with his experience in educational administration, are incredibly valuable to the committee in ensuring the success of Cerritos College's bond management process."

Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently surpasses 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.