Lever 6

Campus Finance and Operations

The campus maintains strong financial and operational systems aligned with district systems, prioritizing strategic budget allocation to support the envisioned student experience, maximizing instructional time, fostering student-focused enrollment practices, and maintaining a safe and secure learning environment.

District Commitments

The district strategically aligns resources with their desired student experience, emphasizing safety, security, and operational efficiency. The district empowers parents to ensure access to all school options while prioritizing student support across all systems.

This commitment includes systems, guidance and expectations in the following areas:

  • Teacher and Student Time (EDF, 6.1)
  • Budget and Finance (EDF, 6.2)
  • Enrollment and Access (EDF, 6.3)
  • Technology and Data Systems (EDF, 6.4)
  • Site Operations (EDF, 6.5)

Essential Actions and Key Practices

Each lever is defined by a set of Essential Actions (EA) and Key Practices (KP) that describe what effective implementation looks like on a campus. Together, these components provide clear guidance for how systems and practices come to life to support strong student outcomes.

Teacher and Student Time

KP 6.1.1 School Day Master Schedule

Campus master schedule optimizes student learning time and is centered on the envisioned student academic experience, including opportunities for enrichment.

Campus Budget

KP 6.2.1 Strategic Budget Allocation

Campuses ensure budget decisions are intentionally aligned to the highest-priority needs that support campus goals, enhance the student experience, and improve student outcomes.

KP 6.2.2 Compliant Budgeting, Accounting, and Financial Practices

Campus maintains sound accounting practices in accordance with statutes and local requirements to support fiscal transparency and responsibility.

Enrollment and Access

KP 6.3.1 Student-focused Enrollment Systems

Campuses implement enrollment practices that prioritize students and families, ensuring clear and transparent communication of processes to support access and informed decision-making.

KP 6.3.2 Student Recruitment and Communication

Campus ensures families receive clear, timely, and accessible information about available programs, clubs, and student opportunities through multiple communication channels (e.g., newsletters, websites, parent portals, and social media) to support engagement and participation.

Campus Operations

KP 6.4.1 Secure Facilities

Campus leaders ensure that all facilities meet district security requirements to provide a safe and protected learning environment for students, staff, and visitors.