Budget Process 2018-2019 | Lakehead Public Schools

Student achievement and well-being are our top priorities. The allocation of budget resources will be aligned with the overall goals and priorities identified in the Multi-Year Strategic Plan.

Guiding Principles

Students come first. The evidence will be reflected in targeted improvements in student achievement and well-being, and by providing safe, inclusive and equitable learning environments.
We will invest in the future of the organization by focusing on innovation, engagement, partnerships, facilities and professional learning that support student success.
The allocation of financial resources will be driven by data, supported by evidence, and aligned to match system and operational goals.
The engagement of stakeholders in a consultative budget process will assist in setting priorities.
Budget decisions will ensure strong fiscal responsibility into the future.

2018 – 2019 BUDGET PROCESS

DESCRIPTION	TIMELINES
Preliminary Enrolment Projections	January, 2018
Administration to Develop Guiding Principles & Operational Priorities	January 23, 2018
Establishment of the Budget Committee	January 23, 2018
Budget Committee Meeting: Election of Chair & Vice-Chair Preliminary Analysis of 2018-2019 Budget 2018-2019 Budget Timetable	January 23, 2018
Administration to Attend Advisory Committee Meetings to present Budget Information	February 21, 2018 – SEAC February 15, 2018 – AEAC March 5, 2018 – PIC
Budget Preparation	April / May, 2018
Input from invited Stakeholders: Unions/Federations AEAC PIC SEAC Principals Student Councils	April 3, 2018 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, 2018
Budget Committee Meeting	May 8, 2018
Budget Committee Meeting	May 15, 2018
Budget Committee Meeting – Preliminary Budget for discussion	June 4, 2018
Director’s Council Budget Approval	June, 2018
Budget Committee Meeting (for approval)	June 19, 2018
Board Approval of 2018-2019 Budget	June 26, 2018
Submission to Ministry of Education	June 29, 2018

Budget Committee Chair: Trustee George Saarinen
Budget Committee Vice Chair: Trustee Ellen Chambers

Agendas and Minutes for Budget Committee Meetings.

Deadline for public input is March 23, 2018. Email submissions to budget@lakeheadschools.ca