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.
2022-23 Budget Process
Description | Timelines |
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Preliminary Enrolment Projections | January, 2022 |
Administration to Develop Guiding Principles & Operational Priorities | January, 2022 |
Establishment of the Budget Committee | January 26, 2022 |
Budget Committee Meeting: • Election of Chair & Vice-Chair • Preliminary Analysis of 2022-23 Budget • 2022-23 Budget Timetable | February 22, 2022 |
Administration to Attend Advisory Committee Meetings to present Budget Information | AEAC March 24, 2022 SEAC March 9, 2022 PIC March 7,2022 |
Budget Preparation | April / May / June, 2022 |
Input from invited Stakeholders: • Unions/Federations • AEAC • PIC • SEAC • Principals • Student Councils | April 5, 2022 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 | May 2022 |
Budget Committee Meeting (prior to Standing Committee) | May 10, 2022 |
Budget Committee Meeting | May 17, 2022 |
Budget Committee Meeting – Preliminary Budget for discussion | June 1, 2022 |
Director’s Council Budget Approval | June 2022 |
Budget Committee Meeting (for approval) | June 14, 2022 |
Board Approval of 2021-2022 Budget | June 28, 2022 |
Submission to Ministry of Education | June 30, 2022 |
Deadline for public input is March 21, 2022.
Email submissions to budget@lakeheadschools.ca
Budget Chair George Saarinen
Budget Committee Vice Chair Scottie Wemigwans
Budget Meeting Agendas
2022 04 05 Budget Committee Agenda Public
2022 05 31 Budget Committee Agenda Public
2022 06 07 Budget Committee Agenda Public