BUDGET COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Budget Committee is a 10-member advisory group established by Oregon statute (ORS 294), which consists of members of the Riverdale School District Board and five eligible volunteers, as defined by ORS 247.002, appointed by the School Board.

Budget Committee members serve for a three-year term and Committee Alternates serve for a one-year term. The Budget Committee’s role is to receive the proposed budget from the Budget Officer; provide the public with an opportunity to comment on the budget, and determine the reasonableness of the proposed budget in meeting the priorities and goals of the District as set by the School Board. Upon completion of the review and deliberations, the Budget Committee will approve the budget either as proposed or revised and formally set the tax rates and general obligation bond levy. The budget then moves forward to the School Board who makes the final decision resulting in adoption.

1. To accomplish its stated objectives, the Budget Committee will govern in a consistent and efficient manner and accordingly: 

• Organize by electing a Presiding Officer and Vice-Presiding Officer. No member shall serve as Presiding Officer for more than two years in succession.
• Open all Budget Committee meetings to the public and hold all meetings within the geographic boundaries of the District.
• Conduct a Budget Committee meeting only if a majority of the members are present
• Designate time for public testimony. The Presiding Officer may set a time limit on the length of individual testimony as well as the amount of time set aside for public testimony.
• Vote on motions using “yeas” or “nays” and record the result of the vote
• Utilize the majority vote requirement, which requires affirmative votes by a majority of the committee (6 out of 10) be required to pass any motion before the committee

2. Adhere to local budget law and terms of confidentiality until the District’s budget message and the proposed budget is presented in a public meeting before discussing issues such as:

• Specific estimates of revenue
• Expenditures or appropriation amounts associated with any fund, object classification, program, line item, resource or requirement; or
• Whether to impose any specific tax levy or the amount of any levy.

3. Fulfill the role of Budget Committee member by attending identified Budget Work Group meetings. For the 2023-24 budget process, those dates include:

• Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Riverdale Grade School
• Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Riverdale Grade School
• Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Riverdale Grade School
• All meetings will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

4. The Budget Committee will ensure that meetings are conducted with maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Accordingly, responsibilities include:

• Attend and be prepared for meetings
• Support the Presiding Officer’s efforts to facilitate an orderly meeting
• Focus on issues rather than personalities
• Speak only when recognized during meeting
• Not interrupt each other during meetings
• Not engage in side conversations during meetings
• Ask questions for clarification
• Listen for content and understanding
• Not repeat what has already been said during meeting
• Communicate in a timely manner to avoid surprise
• Ensure that all members’ voices are heard
• Exercise honesty in all written and interpersonal interaction, never intentionally misleading or misinforming each other
• Make every reasonable effort to protect the integrity and promote the positive image of the district and one another
• Respect decisions of the full committee
   

All meetings will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

• Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Riverdale Grade School - Meeting link
• Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Riverdale Grade School - Meeting link
• Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Riverdale Grade School - Meeting link

Budget Meeting Notice

A public meeting of the Riverdale School District Budget Committee (Multnomah County, State of Oregon) to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 will take place at 6:00 pm on Thursday April 27, 2023 and Wednesday May 10, 2023. 

The meetings will be held at Riverdale Grade School library, 11733 S Breyman Ave, Portland, OR, 97219, and will also be available virtually. Please view the Budget Finance page on our website to access the registration links to attend virtually. Here is the link to the website: https://www.riverdaleschool.com/about-us/district-business-budgets

The purpose of the meetings are to receive the Superintendent’s budget message, proposed budget and to receive comment from the public on the budget. These are public meetings where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meetings and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.

Public comment related to the Proposed Budget at these meetings may be submitted via email to chessel@riverdale.k12.or.us or by mail addressed to the Riverdale School District Budget Committee, 11733 S Breyman Ave, Portland, OR 97219. The items must be clearly labeled as public comment or testimony. All public comments should be received no later than 12:00 pm on the day prior to each meeting.

A copy of the proposed budget document will be available on the District website: https://www.riverdaleschool.com/about-us/district-business-budgets under previous budget dropdown on or after April 19, 2023.

Budgets 

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Adopted Resolution 

2022-23 Approved Budget Resolution - Approved on May 18

2022-23 Proposed Budget (Posted April 20)

Notice of Budget Committee Meetings  

• Adopted Budget 2022-2023 
• Adopted Budget 2021-2022 
• Adopted Budget 2020-2021
• Adopted Budget 2019-2020
• Adopted Budget 2018-2019
• Adopted Budget 2017-2018
• Adopted Budget 2016-2017
• Adopted Budget 2015-2016
• Adopted Budget 2014-2015 
• Adopted Budget 2013-2014
• Adopted Budget 2012-2013
• Adopted Budget 2011-2012

Annual Financial Reports

• Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2022
• Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2021
• Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2020
• Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2019
• Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2018
• Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2017
• Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2016
• Annual Financial Report – June 30, 2015
• Annual Financial Report – June 30, 2014
• Annual Financial Report – June 30, 2013
• Annual Financial Report – June 30, 2012
• Annual Financial Report – June 30, 2011