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.
2021 – 2022 Budget Process
| Description | Timelines |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Enrolment Projections | January, 2021 |
| Administration to Develop Guiding Principles & Operational Priorities | January, 2021 |
| Establishment of the Budget Committee | January 26, 2021 |
| Budget Committee Meeting: • Election of Chair & Vice-Chair • Preliminary Analysis of 2020-2021 Budget • 2021-2022 Budget Timetable | February 9, 2021 |
| Administration to Attend Advisory Committee Meetings to present Budget Information | AEAC March 25, 2021 SEAC March 10, 2021 PIC March 1, 2021 |
| Budget Preparation | April / May / June, 2021 |
| Input from invited Stakeholders: • Unions/Federations • AEAC • PIC • SEAC • Principals • Student Councils | April 6, 2021 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 2021 |
| Budget Committee Meeting (prior to Standing Committee) | May 11, 2021 |
| Budget Committee Meeting | May 18, 2021 |
| Budget Committee Meeting – Preliminary Budget for discussion | June 1, 2021 |
| Director’s Council Budget Approval | June 2021 |
| Budget Committee Meeting (for approval) | June 15, 2021 |
| Board Approval of 2021-2022 Budget | June 22, 2021 |
| Submission to Ministry of Education | June 30, 2021 |
Deadline for public input is March 21, 2021.
Email submissions to budget@lakeheadschools.ca
Budget Committee Chair: Trustee George Saarinen
Budget Committee Vice Chair: Trustee Marg Arnone