Mission
We are committed to the success of every student.
Vision
We promote and support equity of opportunities and outcomes for students, in an environment that is accessible, safe, inclusive, and respectful. We support every student and staff member to be inspired and successful lifelong learners.
2025-2026 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT
We will support our students to achieve academic excellence and personal well-being in an inclusive setting that builds character and values, while preparing them to participate fully in a global society.
Guiding Principles
- Students come first.
- The allocation of financial resources will be aligned to match system and operational goals and priorities identified in the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
- We will invest in the future of the organization by focusing on innovation, engagement, partnerships, facilities and professional learning that support student success.
- The engagement of stakeholders in a consultative budget process will assist in setting priorities.
- Budget decisions will ensure strong fiscal responsibility into the future.
2025-2026 Budget Process
| Description | Timelines |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Enrolment Projections | January, 2025 |
| Administration to Develop Guiding Principles & Operational Priorities | January, 2025 |
| Finance Committee Meeting: – 2024-2025 Interim Financial Information, as of January 31, 2025 – Preliminary Analysis of 2025-2026 Budget, and; – 2025-2026 Budget Timetable. | February 18, 2025 |
| Administration to Attend Advisory Committee Meetings to present Budget Information | Miiniwewinan: IEAC – March 27, 2025 SEAC – March 19, 2025 PIC – March 3, 2025 |
| Budget Preparation | April / May / June, 2025 |
| Input from invited Stakeholders: – Unions/Federations – IEAC – PIC – SEAC – Principals – Student Councils | April 7th, 2025 These groups either submit reports or attend meetings to discuss priorities. In addition, a web-based budget input option will be made available to the public. |
| Director’s Council Budget Review | June 2025 |
| Finance Committee Meeting | May 14, 2025 |
| Finance Committee Meeting – Preliminary Budget for discussion | June 4, 2025 |
| Finance Committee Meeting Budget Approval | June 18, 2025 |
| Board Approval of 2025-2026 Budget | June 24, 2025 |
| Submission to Ministry of Education | June 30, 2025 |
Deadline for public input is March 28, 2025
Email submissions to budget@lakeheadschools.ca
Finance Chair Scottie Wemigwans
Finance Committee Vice Chair George Saarinen
