Goal Driven Budget

Goal Driven Budget

A goal driven budget is a budget in which the budgeting process for all departments and campuses align with Board goals. As Dr. Arterbury mentioned in the lecture, “The district and campus goals should reflect the Board goals.” It is very important that campus principals plan and use funding in a manner that targets the Board and district goals.

Rockwall I.S.D. has improved in the area of district and campus goal alignment. The Superintendent wants a system that is “tightly coupled,” meaning that campus goals and actions should be a reflection of district and board goals. This year the district invested money into Plan 4 Learning. This program is web-based software used to make the process of developing and updating district and campus improvement plans much easier. The Rockwall I.S.D. developed goals that will coincide with the Board of Trustee’s goals, along with the district’s five year strategic plan. There are three board goals that pertain to funding: The Rockwall I.S.D. will annually monitor Strategic Plan 2010-2015, assuring data-driven decisions and continual improvement in communications, diversity, environment, ethics, facilities, funding, security, and technology. The second goal, the district will develop capacity for student and staff success in digital, social, and economic challenges of the 21^st century. The third goal, the district will demonstrate fiscal responsibility in financial planning, resource management, and expenditure control.

Campus principals have been focusing campus improvement plans to be aligned with the district improvement plan. The campus improvement plans are perfect examples of a “version of the vision.” The majority of campus expenditures are geared towards this process. The district has been committed to accomplishing the board goals. Even though the process is ongoing, great strides have been made to move forward. I believe the Rockwall I.S.D. has a goal driven budget.