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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
School Business OfficialSBO10272026

Reports To:  Superintendent of Schools

Supervises:  Typist/Senior Typist

Job Goal:     The goal of the School Business Official is to assist the Superintendent of Schools in the planning and management of the business affairs of the school system in compliance with pertinent laws, Board of Education policies and instructions from the Superintendent. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:   

The School Business Official will perform the following duties and all other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee:  

 Budget Planning and Administration  

  1. Develop short and long-term fiscal planning and projections.  

  1. Translate the educational program of the district into a comprehensive financial plan. 

  2. Calculate tax cap and tax rate. 

  3. Prepare the budget and back-up information for review by the Board and Superintendent.  

  4. Present the budget to the community with the Superintendent.   

  5. Implement budgetary and capital expenditure controls.  

  6. Estimate and secure all revenues due to the school district; investigate and be aware of all revenue sources.  

  7. Implement, monitor and adjust an investment program to maximize earnings from available cash throughout the year.  

Purchasing and Accounting  

  1. Oversee all aspects of district purchasing.  

  1. Oversee accounts payable operations.  

  1. Oversee accounts receivable operations.  

  1. Oversee payroll operations, including final approval of all requests for overtime and extra compensation.  

  1. Assist external, internal, and claims auditors in completion of annual audit.  

  1. Oversee fixed asset inventory control.  

  1. Provide safeguards for the custody of all funds.  

 

Money Management  

  1. Develop cash flow needs with Accountant and Treasurer.  

  1. Establish borrowing needs with Accountant and Treasurer.  

  1. Be aware of current market conditions.  

  1. Develop full disclosure statements with Administrative Assistant and Accountant.  

  1. Implement, monitor and adjust an investment plan annually and review it monthly with Administrative Assistant and Accountant.  

 Insurance Program and Employee Benefits  

  1. Recommend to the Superintendent needed insurance coverage for the district.  

  1. Review all insurance claims against the district and inform the Superintendent.   

  1. Monitor justification for premium charges.  

  1. Seek competitive and alternative insurance sources, as necessary.  

  1. Solicit competitive quotes, where applicable, to provide negotiated benefits.  

  1. Develop and recommend to the Superintendent guidelines for administering the following programs:  Retirement Payments, Social Security, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, Retirement Incentive Benefits and Unemployment Insurance.  

  1. Represent the district’s interests in workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance claims; keep the Superintendent informed of these claims.  

 Negotiations  

  1. Participate as a member of the district’s negotiating team with all bargaining units.  

  1. Develop cost analysis of all unit proposals and district proposals.  

  1. Contract administration with all bargaining units.  

 Reports  

  1. Prepare all required financial reports for the Board, Superintendent, State and Federal governments.  

  1. Prepare financial data for surveys as required.    

Other  

  1. Perform other duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

  2. Represent the district in dealings with other school systems, professional organizations, social institutions, business firms, agencies of government and the general public.  

  3. Perform all duties delegated by the Superintendent.  

  4. Serve as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet.  

  5. Attend meetings of the Board of Education.  

  6. Work directly with all administrators as it relates to business matters.   

  7. Consult with the staff for advice and information in district-wide matters.

  8. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take on oversight of operations including: Food Service, Facilities, Safety, Personnel Clerk and Transportation.

The Addison Central School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Addison Central School District complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.