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2007-08
Goal:
Ensure Efficient Use of
Financial Resources/Budgeting
Strategic Areas:
Data Driven Decision Making
Description: This goal will focus on aligning expenditures with available revenues for the 2007-08 school year budget. The impact of financial resources/budgeting must constantly be assessed as the District reviews programs, practices and delivery systems. In addition, the goal will focus on the processes and support services necessary to allow a greater focus of resources to work effectively with the instructional arm of the organization.
Benchmark: Using a Variety of Data Effectively
2007-08 New Initiatives:
- Develop a 2008 Bond Facility and Technology capital initiative program that is submitted and approved by the Board of Trustees for major capital initiatives over the next four-year period.
- Transition of maintenance contracted services to a new company that results in lower management cost and consistent, effective management.
- Study the feasibility of establishing a district employee health care clinic.
- Study the design elements of an Effective Performance Compensation System. A district planning committee will review the Texas Educator Grant program created by House Bill 1 by the 2006 Texas Legislature.
- Participate in yearly incident management system training with local police, fire, and emergency management agencies. Insure that department heads and principals are versed in the principles of incident management through regular training and communications.
- Complete school audit process mandated by SB11. The process will be completed by the end of school year 2007-2008, ahead of the state-mandated deadline of 08-31-08. Use audit results to identify areas of concern in regard to school safety and security.
- Implement an integrated web-based document management solution from document creation through delivery that will help the district create, manage and use content quickly and efficiently to respond to business needs.
2007-08 Continuing Initiatives:
- Continue year two of three-year plan to work toward placing Plano ISD in the top tier (75th percentile) in regard to teacher pay.
Benchmark: Relating Investments, Outcomes and Improvement Strategies
2007-08 New Initiatives:
- Develop a plan to be in compliance with new 403(b) regulations and move toward contracting with a third-party administrator to assist in the administration of the District’s 403(b) plan.
- Work closely with Area Assistant Superintendents and Principals to develop a financial model to assist campuses in proper accounting practices for funds under campus control.
- Develop an audit schedule that transitions the financial audit conducted by new external auditors, while maximizing the resources of the District’s internal auditor.
- Establish a goal to reduce the District’s annual electric consumption by five percent, as required by legislation.
20007-08 Continuing Initiatives:
- Continue revenue sharing agreement with Prologic.
- Continue efforts to sell curriculum products.
Student Learning
Description: Address budget and staffing as it pertains to the delivery of curriculum instruction.
Benchmark: Ensuring Learning for all Students
2007-08 Continuing Initiatives:
- Monitor the District’s financial position as it relates to the three-year phase-in requirement for an instructional spending program. The State required spending percentage for instruction is 60% in 2007-08 and 65% in 2008-09.
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