Indian River School District restores Citizens Budget Oversight Committee

The Indian River School District is restoring its Citizens Budget Oversight Committee.

The goal is to create more transparency and ensure that stakeholders have input into the district's budgetary process.

The committee will consist of the superintendent, the director of finance and 10 citizens of the Indian River School District.

Members will be chosen based on educational and vocational backgrounds.

Term length for citizen members will be a minimum of two years, with quarterly meetings.

The committee will make recommendations on financial matters to the Indian River Board of Education.

Responsibilities will include a review of financial statements,  review of the annual budget and review of trends and future needs.

Citizens interested in serving on the committee must submit the following by April 24, 2017:

• A letter of interest stating their reason for wanting to serve.
• A Citizens Budget Oversight Committee membership application (available at irsd.net).
• A resume listing their experience and qualifications for serving.
• References that can attest to their educational/financial knowledge and/or community involvement.

Documents should be sent to Superintendent Mark Steele, Indian River School District, 31 Hosier Street, Selbyville, DE 19975 or mark.steele@irsd.k12.de.us.