Lakewood Board of Education Financial Advisory Committee opening.

[Edward Favre]

The Lakewood City School Board is seeking community residents to fill a vacancy on the Financial Advisory Committee, (FAC) which is dedicated to the district’s finances.
The FAC was created by the school board in May 2013. Duties of the committee include reviewing the annual state audit, conducting pre- and post- audit meetings, sharing business and financial “best practices” information and, reviewing the treasurer’s five-year forecast. The committee meets on a quarterly or as needed basis.
The vacancy is a result of a term expiring on December 31, 2019. This is a voluntary position for a three year term beginning January 1, 2020. Ms. Jennifer Pae, whose term is expiring, is intending to apply for the vacancy.
School board members expect the committee members to work in a ‘cooperative, collaborative and consensus-driven manner’. Applicants for the position are expected to have strong experience in areas of finance or audit experience, especially CPAs, CFOs, CEOs, or bankers.
Qualified and interested citizens are asked are asked to submit a letter of interest and experience to Ms. Linda Beebe, School Board President, 1470 Warren Rd., Lakewood, Ohio 44107 no later than December 1, 2019.