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Mission

We are committed to the success of every student.

Vision

We promote and support equity of opportunities and outcomes for students, in an environment that is accessible, safe, inclusive, and respectful.  We support every student and staff member to be inspired and successful lifelong learners.

2024-2025 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT

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. 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, including the Indigenous Education Framework.
3. We will invest in the future of the organization by focusing on innovation, engagement, partnerships, facilities, leadership 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.

2024-2025 Budget Process

Description	Timelines
Preliminary Enrolment Projections	January, 2024
Administration to Develop Guiding Principles & Operational Priorities	January, 2024
Establishment of the Finance Committee	January 30, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting: • Election of Chair & Vice-Chair; and • 2023-2024 Interim Financial Information, as of December 31, 2023.	January 30, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting: • Preliminary Analysis of 2024-2025 Budget; • 2024-2025 Budget Timetable	February 28, 2024
Administration to Attend Advisory Committee Meetings to present Budget Information	Miiniwewinan March 21, 2024 ÃÀÉ«Ö±²¥ March 20, 2024 PIC March 4, 2024
Budget Preparation	April / May / June, 2024
Input from invited Stakeholders: • Unions/Federations • AEAC • PIC • ÃÀÉ«Ö±²¥ • Principals • Student Councils	April 16, 2024 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 & Approval	May, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting	April 30, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting	May 27, 2024
Finance Committee Meeting – Preliminary Budget for discussion	June 4, 2024
Director’s Council Budget Approval	June 2024
Finance Committee Meeting Budget Approval	June 18, 2024
Board Approval of 2024-2025 Budget	June 25, 2024
Submission to Ministry of Education	June 28, 2024

Deadline for public input is April 5, 2024.

Email submissions to budget@lakeheadschools.ca

Finance Chair Scottie Wemigwans

Finance Committee Vice Chair George Saarinen