Actively participates in the preparation of the district budget. To review monthly financial statements, monitor actual versus budget performance on a monthly and fiscal year to date basis, cash flow, investments, and accounts payable/bills. Shall establish and review financial assumptions, financial projections, and monitor the overall financial status of the District currently and in the future. To review recommended projects and programs sent to the committee by the other Board of Education Committees for funding. The Finance Committee forwards all projects and programs which have committee consensus for funding to the Board of Education for action. Generally meets once a month, sometimes more depending on need.