Chief Financial Officer
Current● Direct all aspects of a USD$300M+ budget for the School Department’s fiscal operations, including budget development and management, accounting systems and practice, fiscal analysis and financial reporting (local, state and federal).● Advise the Superintendent in outlined areas of responsibility and initiates and leads program proposals and activities to increase services and/or increase efficiency in the school district.● Lead the annual School Autonomy Budget Process for each school by reviewing their staffing and budget allocations towards a comprehensive LPS Annual Fiscal Year Budget.● Support the Lawrence Alliance for Education (LAE) Board in collective bargaining negotiations and/or contracts with respect to estimated costs and budget implications.● Prepare and present reports, financial analyses, and forecasts to inform the LAE Board, the Superintendent, professional staff, and community groups. ● Manage district’s compliance with the Foundation Budget, Net School Spending and Chapter 70 funding under state law and regulation.● Closely monitor expenditures and ensure the General Accounting Principles are implemented with fidelity.