Are you passionate about education and financial transparency? Do you want to help the district allocate its resources to ensure the biggest benefit for students? The South Orange & Maplewood School District has formed a Budget Advisory Committee, and we need YOU!
The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) is a new essential advisory group that collaborates with the District to review, analyze, and make recommendations about the budget to the Superintendent. The goal is to ensure that the district’s financial decisions align with the strategic plan and meet the needs of our diverse students, staff, and community.
Roles and responsibilities of committee members:
- Review and Analyze
Examine the district’s budget, revenue sources, and expenditures to understand financial trends and projections. - Provide Input
Offer feedback and recommendations on budget priorities, cost-saving measures that minimize the impact on student learning and staff welfare, and revenue enhancement opportunities. - Engage
Serve as a liaison between the district and the broader community, sharing information and gathering input from stakeholders. - Collaborate
Work with other committee members to develop practices that support the district’s educational goals.
We are seeking a diverse group of members to ensure comprehensive representation across our district, including parents and community members.
The BAC will meet four times, with additional meetings as needed and recommended by the Superintendent. We ask that members commit to attending at least 75% of meetings and actively participate in discussions and subcommittees.
Members may be asked to review data and documents or participate in community engagement outside of regular BAC meetings. Apply today!
This committee’s application window will close on December 20th, 2024.
Learn more about the Budget Advisory Committee.
