• Business Operations Committee - Operation Guidelines

    The Business Operations Committee works with the Business Administrator to provide financial oversight of the district in support of the district’s comprehensive plan and ensures that the facilities are maintained in order to maximize learning and operational efficiencies.

    Committee Structure

    The Business Operations Committee is a sub-committee of the Board of School Directors.  It is a four-person committee with one member serving as the chairperson who is responsible for working with the assigned cabinet consultant on agenda materials and meeting logistics, including public notices.

    The committee meets as needed during the year with an emphasis on the following core topics:

    • August Review of long-range facilities chart; determine project work for upcoming budget cycle
    • September Determine budget assumptions for the upcoming budget cycle
    • January Review proposed preliminary budget
    • February Review preliminary budget
    • April Review budget development to date
    • May Review proposed final budget
    • June Review final budget

     

    Outline of Functions and Operations  

    • Review and update budget assumptions and share with the full board.
    • Review and provide feedback during budget development.
    • Present a budget to the full board (four times during the year) for the upcoming school year.
    • Convene meetings to allow for committee members to be aware of finance and facilities related items and make recommendations to the full Board.
    • Review the long-range facility plan (LRFP) and timeline for various projects.
    • Review and recommend to the full board action associated with large facility projects.

     

    Areas of Concern Generally Covered by the Business Operations Committee  

    • Budget preparation
    • Audit/Financial review
    • General financial issues
    • Construction/renovation
    • Safety/security issues associated with buildings and grounds
    • Technology infrastructure
    • General repair and maintenance and emergent issues