Each year we raise funds to augment the school budget at John Fisher. School Council raises the funds and then allocates them to Committees that put forward proposals for the funds. The Finance Committee meets to vote and approve the allocation, the budget is then set for the year. The timing for this process is as follows:
- June: Year-End review of spending
- September: Budget requests
- Beginning of October : Open budget meeting to discuss and review all budget requests
- Middle of October: Finance Committee meets to put together a proposed budget considering all requests
- End of October : The proposed budget for the upcoming school year is presented to the School Council for approval
A budget proposal needs a mentor in order to be researched and presented to the School Council. If you feel that funds should be allocated to a certain cause, consider whether your request falls under a certain committee and speak to that committee chair to offer your support or idea. Alternatively, you can put together a proposal under a new committee title. Funds cannot be allocated without being accompanied by a proposal.
Here are the Finance Committee Guidelines: Finance Committee Guidelines
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