Business Services
The JCISD Finance Department is responsible for managing the district’s total budget of over $100 million spread across three major operating funds and several smaller special purpose funds. Each fund is treated as a separate entity as required by state law since the revenue of certain funds is restricted and can only be used for specific purposes. The department also provides business services to 7 local school districts in Jackson County.
Developing fiscally responsible budgets and then tracking year-to-date progress against these budgets is a main focus of the Finance Department. Providing payroll service for 7 districts and approximately 1,500 school district employees is another important role, as is paying all the bills and monitoring the cash flow of these districts. Meeting all reporting deadlines and staying informed of the many new regulatory requirements and audit standards is also a constant focus of the Finance Department.
The JCISD Operations staff is responsible for maintaining the district’s facilities and grounds. This includes a total of over 440,000 square feet of floor space, and almost 200 acres of grounds on the district’s north campus, south campus, Central Campus and Camp McGregor.
As an affordable resource to the local districts we serve, the JCISD Finance Department provides business services in the areas of overall business management, payroll and accounts payable. Specific elements of these service areas include, but are not limited to:
- Budget preparation
- YTD Performance tracking versus budget
- Quarterly and annual financial reports
- Audit preparation
- Preparation of payroll direct deposits (checks only if required
- Submission of payroll reports to ORS, IRS and the Michigan Department of Treasury
- W-2s
- Checks and/or EFT payment to vendors
- Issue 1099’s
- Bank reconciliations
Contact Information
Roger Auwers
Director of Finance
517-768-5148
Lynne Thompson
Director of Business Services
517-990-6602
For questions about Accounts Payable, please contact:
Roxanne Taylor
Accountant II/Accounts Payable
517-768-5273
Ray VanZandt
Senior Manager of Operations
517-768-5270