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Business and Administrative Services

Introduction

The Business Office is responsible for all functions associated with the management of the Business Office and Administrative Services in the District, and contributes to the strategic direction of the District in carrying out the District’s mission, vision, values, and goals. The department engages in the activities and operations of administrative services, operations and facilities services. This includes budget preparation and control, payroll preparation, attendance accounting, fiscal record management, warehousing, communications, nutrition services, systems, and processes related to the disbursement of funds, internal accounting, and auditing to ensure cost-effective operations and the fiscal solvency of the organization.

Business Office Procedure Manual

FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY: The Business Office Procedure Manual is a "living" document that outlines the basic operations necessary to conduct business internally between school sites and the district office. Periodically, this manual will be updated to reflect changes in procedures, budgets, chart strings/account codes, internal forms, etc.
 
Please reach out to our office if there are any questions or concerns surrounding this document. 

Contact

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Laura Castro
Executive Director of Business and Administrative Services 
 
Amy Dent
Administrative Assistant
(760) 631-5200 ext. 1006
 
Alexis Chapman  
Purchasing & Risk Management Director
(760) 631-5200 ext. 1007  
 
Patricia Cotts
Payroll/Benefits Technician  
(760) 631-5200 ext. 1004 
 
Elise Marks
Accountant   
(760) 631-5200 ext. 1009
 
Joseph Neri
Accounting Specialist
(760) 631-5200 ext. 1005
 
Karen Matias
Accounting Specialist
(760) 631-5200 ext. 1030
 
 
Fax Line: (760) 631-5366