The superintendent has established the Budget and Finance Advisory Committee to provide guidance and counsel on matters of budget and finance as may be determined by the district administration.

The next BFAC meeting will be 6–8 p.m. April 15 in the board auditorium.

The focus of the BFAC’s advisory capacity may include, but is not limited to:

• Annual schedule for budget development and approval
• Planning and conducting stakeholder engagement activities, and gathering and assessing stakeholder input
• Development and review of proposed budgets
• Alignment of proposed budgets with the district’s Strategic Plan
• Budgetary efficiencies and cost savings
• Budget and finance implications to staffing, facilities and operations
• Evaluation of programs and initiatives in terms of performance and cost-effectiveness for the purpose of determining appropriate budgetary investments
• Best practices in school district budget and finance
• District financial ratings
• Local property tax rates
• Financial development and alternative forms of finance
• State and federal school financing and district legislative agenda
• Transparency and accessibility of data, information, and technology

For more information, please contact the office of AISD Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley at (512) 414-2263.