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.

   2019 – 2020 BUDGET PROCESS

   DESCRIPTION	TIMELINES
   Preliminary Enrolment Projections	January, 2019
   Administration to Develop Guiding Principles & Operational Priorities	January 22, 2019
   Establishment of the Budget Committee	January 22, 2019
   Budget Committee Meeting: Election of Chair & Vice-Chair Preliminary Analysis of 2018-2019 Budget 2018-2019 Budget Timetable	January 22, 2019
   Administration to Attend Advisory Committee Meetings to present Budget Information	February 20, 2019 – SEAC February 14, 2019 – AEAC March 4, 2019 – PIC
   Budget Preparation	April / May / June, 2019
   Input from invited Stakeholders: Unions/Federations AEAC PIC SEAC Principals Student Councils	April 2, 2019 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, 2019
   Budget Committee Meeting (prior to Standing Committee)	May 14, 2019
   Budget Committee Meeting	May 21, 2019
   Budget Committee Meeting – Preliminary Budget for discussion	June 4, 2019 (tentative)
   Director’s Council Budget Approval	June, 2019
   Budget Committee Meeting (for approval)	June 18, 2019
   Board Approval of 2018-2019 Budget	June 25, 2019
   Submission to Ministry of Education	June 28, 2019

   Budget Committee Chair: Trustee Marg Arnone
   Budget Committee Vice Chair: Trustee Trudy Tuchenhagen

   Deadline for public input is March 22, 2019.  Email submissions to budget@lakeheadschools.ca