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Residents urge RSU 38 board to create finance committee for multi-year budgeting
Summary
Speakers Barbara Beroy and Bruce urged the RSU 38 board to form a finance subcommittee to conduct deeper, quasi-public budget reviews before the full board decides on an almost $23 million budget, citing past practice in their district allowing more due diligence and public input.
Barbara Beroy, a Redfield resident and former district employee, told the board she and others support the annual school budget but warned that many residents lack the background to assess the intricacies of an almost $23 million budget. She urged the board to form a finance committee to work on budget issues over several fiscal years, then present recommendations to the full board.
Bruce, who said he previously chaired a finance committee on Consolidated School District No. 10 and served on a select board, described how the subcommittee met more frequently, enabled deeper dives into budget alignment with strategic plans, and allowed meaningful public commentary. He said the committee included community members with budget interest or experience and that the approach produced better due diligence and citizen input.
Board members responded that staff will present a proposed approach at the next meeting for the board to consider. No formal motion to form a standing finance committee was taken during the meeting; the speakers asked the board to consider the idea as staff plans potential process changes.
