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.

2024-2025 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

  1. Students come first.
  2. The allocation of financial resources will be aligned to match system and operational goals and priorities identified in the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, including the Indigenous Education Framework.
  3. We will invest in the future of the organization by focusing on innovation, engagement, partnerships, facilities, leadership and professional learning that support student success.
  4. The engagement of stakeholders in a consultative budget process will assist in setting priorities.
  5. Budget decisions will ensure strong fiscal responsibility into the future.

2022-23 Budget Process

DescriptionTimelines
Preliminary Enrolment ProjectionsJanuary, 2024
Administration to Develop Guiding Principles & Operational PrioritiesJanuary, 2024
Establishment of the Finance CommitteeJanuary 30, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting:
• Election of Chair & Vice-Chair; and
• 2023-2024 Interim Financial Information, as of December 31, 2023.
January 30, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting:
• Preliminary Analysis of 2024-2025 Budget;
• 2024-2025 Budget Timetable
February 28, 2024
Administration to Attend Advisory Committee Meetings to present Budget InformationMiiniwewinan March 21, 2024
SEAC March 20, 2024
PIC March 4, 2024
Budget PreparationApril / May / June, 2024
Input from invited Stakeholders:
• Unions/Federations
• AEAC
• PIC
• SEAC
• Principals
• Student Councils
April 16, 2024

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 & ApprovalMay, 2024
Finance Committee MeetingApril 30, 2024
Finance Committee MeetingMay 27, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting – Preliminary Budget for discussionJune 4, 2024
Director’s Council Budget ApprovalJune 2024
Finance Committee Meeting Budget ApprovalJune 18, 2024
Board Approval of 2024-2025 BudgetJune 25, 2024
Submission to Ministry of EducationJune 28, 2024

Deadline for public input is April 5, 2024.

Email submissions to budget@lakeheadschools.ca

Finance Chair Scottie Wemigwans

Finance Committee Vice Chair George Saarinen

Finance Meeting Agendas

Finance Meeting Minutes

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