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. 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.
   3. We will invest in the future of the organization by focusing on innovation, engagement, partnerships, facilities 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.

   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.

2. Email submissions to budget@lakeheadschools.ca
3. Budget Committee Chair: Trustee George Saarinen
   Budget Committee Vice Chair: Trustee Marg Arnone