About the Business Office

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide excellent and reliable financial management for the district. We are committed to directing all available resources to our students, ensuring their success is our top priority.

Our Primary Goals

The Business Office is focused on:

Ensuring fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Supporting programs that provide options to meet the needs of all students.
Focusing on future financial challenges.
Maintaining effective and open communication.
Providing meaningful financial information with transparency.
Delivering exceptional customer service.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, contracts, and agreements.

What We Do

Here are the key functions our office manages to support district operations:

Budgeting: We coordinate the development of the district's budget, which includes forecasting student enrollment, revenue, and expenditures.
Financial Record Keeping: We record all district financial transactions in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Reporting: We prepare monthly financial reports and provide fiscal information to the district, the public, and state and federal agencies.
Cash Management: We oversee the receipt and deposit of cash throughout the district and manage investments through the Kittitas County Treasurer's Office.
Grant Management: We provide accounting and reporting for all grants.
Payments: We issue payments to suppliers for goods and services and reimburse employees for travel and other expenses.
Billing: We manage the district's accounts receivable.
Audits: We act as the district's main contact for the Washington State Auditor's Office.
Risk Management: We manage the district's insurance coverage through the School Insurance Association of Washington (SIAW).