Financial and Operational Stewardship

Goal 18. FFSD will be fiscally responsible by maintaining an appropriate annual fund balance.

Indicator F. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and transparency

Subindicator Progress Milestones
A. Communicate and educate stakeholders on the District financial health using data dashboards and semi annual community engagement meetings The District is in the process of reviewing data dashboard solutions that will help with communicating and educating stakeholder on the District financial health. A priority needs to be developed to ensure financial data dashboards are provided.
In Progress
B. Ensure a systematic and equitable deployment of resource using the CSIP, the Strategic plan and the district equity resolution. This Spring kickstarted the discussions of budgeting around the CSIP, Strategic Plan and Equity. More work needs to be completed in the fall. Discussions are taking place to streamline and combine Needs Assessments with Building/School Improvement Plans with Budgeting information that then drive the conversations around providing resources with a focus on equity. The District plans to implement Smarter School Spending to ensure this indicator is met.
In Progress
C. Maintain fund balance of 20% or more at the end of each fiscal year. The District will need to adopt a fund balance policy as well as work to ensure that financial decisions are strategic and support the work of the District while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
In Progress