Charge:

Analyze the current budget system and communications, and make recommendations to help build trust and understanding of the budget system.

 July 1, 2009 Task Force report summary:

• Confirmed the 2009/10 estimated reduction of 9.5%

• Noted budget and data were clear and accurate

• Suggested better communication – Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Recommended identifying and dedicating budget set-asides

• Recommended transparency of ending balances

Committee Members:

  Greg Barr                                     Governing Board Member

  Nick Comer                                  Network/Telecommunications Specialist/Classified Staff

  Jim Fenningham                           Dean, Counseling/Student Development & Matric/Admin

  Joe Newmyer                                Consultant (Chair)

  Shirley Pereira                              Math Instructor/Grossmont Faculty

  Will Pines                                     Assist Technology Alternative Media Specialist/Classified Staff

  Dana Quittner                               Associate Vice Chancellor-Intergovernmental Relations,

                                                     Economic Development & Public Information/District

  Brad Tiffany                                  Dean, Admissions & Records/Admin

  Marc Valenzuela                            ASGC President/Student Rep

  Mike Wangler                               Science Instructor/Cuyamaca Faculty