District 57 Goals

Goal Area: Curriculum and Instruction

Goal Area: Facilities

Goal Area: Climate and Communications

Goal Area: Human Resources

Goal Area: Board Business

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Strategic Objectives
1)    Objective A:  The District will strive for a balanced budget, with justification of variances from a balanced budget presented for Board approval.

Approach:  This initiative is undertaken to meet both the Board's desire to eliminate deficit spending, and to align with the state mandate for a balanced budget. This is a step in the multi-year process of attaining a balanced budget for District 57. Reporting that focuses on variances and specific budget functions will continue to be presented to the Board of Education to increase fiscal accountability.


Responsible Role(s): Board of Education, Superintendent, Business Manager, and Budget Administrators

Time Frame: 2008-09

    Objective B:  The District will establish a multi-year financial plan that supports the District strategic plan.

Approach:  Although an extended approach in fiscal planning has been presented to the Board of Education previously, it has lacked the specificity and context of a multi-year framework. The Board of Education will receive a five-year financial plan. Such a fiscal format will highlight annual financial targets, which will enhance planning and provide a path for the District's financial future. Specific recommendations for the usage of fund balances will also be presented to the Board of Education for review and consideration.

Responsible Role(s): Board of Education, Superintendent, Business Manager, and Budget Administrators
 
Time Frame: 2008-09