Budget Committee elects Kim Mihailov chair and Claire Hertz vice chair

The Newberg Public Schools Budget Committee convened on April 17, 2025, to address key financial matters and elect new leadership. The meeting, chaired by Claire Hertz, began with a commendation of the district's financial recovery efforts over the past year. Hertz acknowledged the hard work of the Board and staff in rebuilding the fund balance, emphasizing the importance of their collective efforts in stabilizing the district's finances.

The first order of business was the election of the committee chair. Hertz nominated Kim Mihailov for the position, which was seconded and unanimously approved by the committee members. Following this, Mihailov took over the meeting and called for nominations for vice chair. Hertz was nominated and also received unanimous support from the committee.

The meeting then transitioned to a financial update presented by Dave Parker, who utilized a PowerPoint to guide the discussion. Parker outlined the committee's schedule, noting that this was the first official meeting following a work session held on March 18. He highlighted the timeline leading up to the budget hearing and adoption, which is set for June 10, with a legal deadline for completion by June 30.

Parker emphasized the meeting's purpose: to present the superintendent's budget message, review the proposed budget document, and outline the next steps for follow-up questions and information requests. The next committee meeting is scheduled for May 6, where further discussions will take place.

The meeting concluded with a reminder that it is open to public comments and questions, reinforcing the committee's commitment to transparency in the budgeting process. Overall, the session marked a significant step in the district's financial planning for the upcoming year.