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Welcome Page & Resources

Welcome to the Business Services Department

 

 

What We Do

Our team manages the financial operations that keep the district running smoothly. Key areas of our work include:

  • Budgeting & Financial Planning: We develop and manage the district's annual budget, and we create multi-year financial projections to ensure long-term stability.

  • Accounting & Auditing: We oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable. We also prepare for and support annual independent audits to ensure compliance and transparency.

  • Payroll & Benefits: We process payroll for all district employees and manage employee benefits.

  • Purchasing & Contracts: We oversee the procurement of goods and services and manage all vendor contracts.

  • Facilities & Bond Management: We manage the financial aspects of our school facilities, including the oversight of bond funds for construction and modernization projects.

We invite you to explore the resources below to learn more about the district's financial operations.

 

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Business Deptartment Staff Directory

 

For Staff

For commonly used staff forms & other resources, please visit this page:

Staff Forms & Resources

 

Developer Fees

To review fee rates and application procedures, please visit this page:

School Impact / Developer Fees

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Resources & Information

Business Services Directory


Rena Seifts
Acting Superintendent / Associate Superintendent Business Services
Email: rseifts@sonomaschools.org
(707) 935-4249 

 


Margaret Ludlow
Administrative Assistant 
Email: mludlow@sonomaschools.org
(707) 935-4249 


Annette Albini
Accounting Technician - Accounts Receivable (Retiree Payments, Developer Fees)
Email: aalbini@sonomaschools.org
(707) 935-4215

 


Summer Elliott
Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable
Email: selliott@sonomaschools.org
(707) 935-4021

 


Jo Fichtenberg
Administrative Support Assistant
Email: jfichtenberg@sonomaschools.org
(707) 935-1614


Melanie Smith
Payroll Analyst: Last Names A-L
Email: mrsmith@sonomaschools.org
(707) 935-6095

 


Lynnea Spencer
Payroll Analyst: Last Names M-Z
Email: lspencer@sonomaschools.org
(707) 935-6009