The Business Office is responsible for the operations of all financial aspects of the School Department.  This includes preparation and supervision of the budget, assuring that all spending is within the structure and confines of the School Committee policies and guidelines.   Other financial responsibilities include processing and oversight of District fees and special revenues of various sources such as full-day kindergarten and preschool, tuition, transportation, donations, grants, etc.  Comprehensive financial reporting to the School Committee’s Finance Sub-Committee is done on a regular basis, as well as to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in the form of periodical reports including the annual End-of-Year Financial Report.

Other responsibilities of the Business Department include customer service for the public and employees regarding: transportation, busing and bus passes, facilities and facility use, school lunch program, and employee benefits.

Employees and the public are encouraged to contact the Business Office for any needs or concerns they may have.