Budget Planning for 2013-2014 School Year

Budget Planning Calendar (PDF)

Budget Development Guiding Principles

The budget development process will be:
* Aligned with District mission and Board priorities
* Engaging for stakeholders and transparent

Negotiation processes will be:
* Collaborative
* Attentive to fiscal sustainability
* Attentive to employee engagement & morale
* Mission driven
* Fair and competitive

Employee Negotiations Target Outcomes
The target outcomes for 2013-14 employee agreements will be:
* Full contract year
* A collaborative culture
* Maximized resources
* Fiscal sustainabilitiy 
* Competitive agreements

Goals for Process Improvement
Employee negotiation processes will be improved by:
* Increasing communication
* Adopting a clear plan
* Thinking long-term