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Board reiterates May 12 budget hearing schedule and asks for clearer financial reports
Summary
Trustees reiterated that numeric budget decisions belong at the May 12 hearing and asked staff to provide clearer monthly financial reports and any supplementary reports the board requests; they were reminded appropriation transfers need an authorizing resolution.
Trustees reiterated that the public budget hearing (May 12) is where numeric decisions and public comment belong and emphasized the need for clearer reporting to support board decisions.
Chair reviewed policy governing budget committee responsibilities and noted the committee may request any information or attendance of district employees while preparing or revising the budget. The chair also cautioned that shifting money between function buckets requires an authorizing resolution: "the authorizing resolution must state the need for the transfer and purpose and the amount of the transfer." Board members said they want clearer monthly financial statements and doctrine on what supplementary reports look like so the board can make prioritized choices rather than reacting without background.
No budget adoption occurred in the workshop; trustees agreed to use the budget committee and the May 12 hearing to examine numeric proposals and to request follow‑up reports as needed.
