The details are yet to be finalized, but the district is looking to launch a board finance and accountability committee as part of its efforts to rebuild trust with parents, employees, and the state after this year’s turbulent budget cycle.
Deputy Superintendent Houston Barber told the board Monday that preliminary recommendations call for a panel — which would include community leaders, school staff, and at least one family representative — to strengthen accountability, ensure financial decisions align with the district’s priorities, and serve as a “vital link” between the board and the community.
“We would have those reports delivered to the superintendent and publicly presented to the board,” Barber said…