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Budget committee, staff clarify authority: committee cannot unilaterally restore positions or spend without appropriation
Summary
Committee members repeatedly underscored that the budget committee can recommend appropriation changes but cannot direct staffing decisions or authorize payments; adopted appropriation and board action are required for spending and for use of reserves.
Members of the Corvallis School District budget committee and staff clarified the limits of the committee's authority during discussion of possible reallocations and restorations.
Why it matters: Several community members asked the committee to restore positions or tap contingency funds to save programs. Committee members and staff emphasized the procedural and contractual steps that govern staffing and spending.
Key points: Budget committee…
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