Strengthen Financial and Operational Efficiency
Goal: To meet the needs of each and every student in GCPS, it is critical that each division operates with maximum efficiency and effectiveness and represents excellence and transparency.
Action Items
5.1 Work with the Board of Education, district leaders, staff, and the community to pass the FY26 budget
5.2 Review the current district office structure and ensure that it is appropriately aligned to achieve the district’s goals
5.3 Conduct one-on-one meetings with Executive Cabinet members to ensure alignment with roles, responsibilities, expectations, review division goals, and assess progress towards achieving those goals
5.4 Examine our current facilities improvement and/or construction needs and develop short- and long-term recommendations
5.5 Examine our current human resources strategies and make short- and long-term recommendations
5.6 Review the district’s local budget balance, financial projections, most recent audits, resource allocation and budgeting processes; assess how the district’s budget and budget process are aligned to support student growth and achievement
5.7 Assess effectiveness of current financial allotment formulas to meet the needs of schools and students to support student growth and achievement and explore alternative funding models to address any gaps or barriers
5.8 Develop and share district objectives and plans for the upcoming E-SPLOST campaign
5.9 Improve transparency and stakeholder access of district data, finances, and operations
5.10 Examine our technology infrastructure and develop short- and long-term recommendations for improvements
Project Metrics
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| 5. Strengthen Financial and Operational Efficiency | |
|---|---|
| Action Item | Progress Metric |
| 5.1 Pass FY26 budget | Budget approval and alignment with goals |
| 5.2 Review district office structure | Completion of review, efficiency gains |
| 5.3 Conduct Executive Cabinet meetings | Alignment improvement, feedback ratings |
| 5.4 Assess facilities and construction needs | Completion of short- and long-term plans |
| 5.5 Evaluate HR strategies | Hiring and retention improvements |
| 5.6 Review financial processes and audits | Compliance and resource alignment scores |
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5.7 Assess financial allotment formulas |
Effectiveness in meeting school needs |
| 5.8 Plan E-SPLOST campaign | Community awareness and approval rates |
| 5.9 Improve transparency and data access | Public engagement in financial decisions |
| 5.10 Evaluate technology infrastructure |
Identified improvements and implementation progress |