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Budget Advisory Committee

Purpose

The purpose of the Tucson Unified Schools Budget Advisory Committee is to provide input and feedback to the Superintendent's Advisory Committee, improving awareness, understanding, knowledge and transparency of budgetary decision-making and fiscal efficacy. The Budget Advisory Committee is comprised of up to 28 people representing the broad stakeholder community, including parents, community members, students, school and district certified staff, and school and district classified staff. Advice from this committee will serve as a vehicle for public communication and education on budget restraints and opportunities in support of district strategic initiatives.

Applicants Needed

TUSD is currently looking for applicants in the following categories: students, community members, teachers, and administrators, and should have a vested interest in the success of Tucson Unified Schools. Applicants will understand that the success of TUSD is central to Tucson's community health and economic viability, and that all recommendations answer "yes" to the question, "Is it good for students?" A financial background is not necessary, but interest in financial accountability is important.

History

Fiscal year 2008-2009 was the Budget Advisory Committee's inaugural year. For the fiscal year 2009-2010 the Budget Advisory Committee will meet monthly.

Commitments

Once selected to serve, Budget Advisory Committee members will agree to:

  • Adopt the Tucson Unified Schools budgeting philosophy: stakeholders will place the needs of children first; act with honesty and integrity; acknowledge that schools have unique needs; realize that each school and department contributes to realizing the mission of the organization; and be aware that financial resources are finite.
  • Provide information and input to and from the larger audience they represent
  • Review and analyze budget and other subcommittee proposals
  • Formulate recommendations for the Superintendent's Advisory Committee on budget prioritization and appropriate and responsible best practices for sustained financial solvency
  • Understand their role on this committee is strictly advisory with no decision-making authority
  • Attend monthly meetings during the school year

Print application: In MS Word | In Adobe PDF

Applications are due November 13, 2009 to:

Financial Services
Attn: Cheryl Kellum
1010 East Tenth Street
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Phone (520) 225-6130 Fax (520) 225-6179

Committee will be selected and applicants notified by November 20, 2009.

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