Robbinsdale Area School Board Seeks Applicants for Financial Advisory Council

The School Board of Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking qualified applicants for its Financial Advisory Council.  There are three open positions.

The Financial Advisory Council provides financial advice and support for the school board and senior administration.  The council evaluates the district’s economic condition, helps develop future budget assumptions, and provides insights as to the overall fiscal condition of the district while utilizing the district’s financial planning model to review revenue and expenditure projections for future budget years.  The council also helps with recommendations to the school board on future budget targets and assumptions.  The council presents an annual update to the school board and the community.

Preferred qualifications for applicants include a strong background in finance, economics, and/or accounting, along with experience in school or business finance, and the ability to declare no conflicts of interest.

For information about the council, contact Jeff Priess, Executive Director of Business Services, at jeff_priess@rdale.org or 763-504-8037 or Patsy Green, School Board Treasurer, at patsy_green@rdale.org  or 763-504-7992.

The deadline for applications is Oct. 31, 2013.   The new members of the Financial Advisory Council will be appointed by majority vote of the school board in December.  To apply, visit the Robbinsdale Area Schools website at www.rdale.organd download the application form, or contact Mary Cebula at mary_cebula@rdale.org or 763-504-8012.