Finance ~ General Information

Welcome to District Finance!
An important measurement of the health of a school district is the way it manages its money.  School District 271 is proud of its Department of Finance and is pleased to provide the information included in this section of our web site.  We hope that both our patrons and staff find this information useful.

OUR STAFF:

Chief Financial Officer
Steve Briggs

sbriggs@cdaschools.org
208-664-8241 Ext. 224

Steve's responsibilities include overseeing all financial activities of the District.  In addition, he supervises non-instructional activities such as maintenance and operations, food service and transportation and purchasing.  He also coordinates building construction projects.

Treasurer
Julie Day

jday@cdaschools.org

208-664-8241 Ext. 258

Julie's responsibilities include maintenance of the accounting system, insuring accuracy and timelines of the District's financial reporting.  She supervises the finance department and the assistant treasurers at each of the buildings and is the appointed Treasurer for the District Board of Trustees.

Finance Secretary
Denise Horton
dhorton@cdaschools.org

208-664-8241 Ext. 224

Denise is the secretary to the Chief Financial Officer.  She schedules appointments and completes other tasks as assigned.  Her responsibilities include working with the schools on State attendance and enrollment reporting.

PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Payroll Specialist
Sandy Mikita

smikita@cdaschools.org

208-664-8241 Ext. 233

Sandy manages the payroll department and is your contact for questions regarding timesheets, paychecks, payroll changes (W-4's, address, etc.), payroll due dates, direct deposit, annuities and state retirement (PERSI).  She keeps up-to-date to ensure compliance on state and federal taxes, reporting requirements, labor issues, Section 125 plan, 401(k) and 403(b) rules and regulations along with the state retirement issues on reporting.

Payroll Assistant/Fixed Assets
Jeanette Bradley

jbradley@cdaschools.org

208-664-8241 Ext. 235

Jeanette assists the Payroll Specialist.  She is your contact for absence reports, amount of leave available which includes sick leave, vacation, incentive leave, personal leave, etc.  She is also your contact for professional leave forms and substitute teacher timesheets.  She can also provide assistance with direct deposit, payroll changes and payroll due dates.  Jeanette is also your fixed assets contact.  She processes all fixed asset invoices, issues tags and keeps all the records.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE DEPARTMENT
Accounts Payable/Bidding Specialist
Barbara King

bking@cdaschools.org

208-664-8241 Ext. 234

Barbara manages the accounts payable department and is your contact for questions regarding correct purchasing, travel, reimbursement, and bidding procedures.  She reviews all District purchase orders and travel and mileage claims to ensure compliance with required regulations.  She is responsible for establishing and maintaining vendor accounts, and prepares the annual 1099 tax forms.  She also assists the Chief Financial Officer with the District's purchasing responsibilities, including issuing invitations to bid.

Accounts Payable Assistant
Kirsten De Simone

kdesimone@cdaschools.org

208-664-8241 Ext. 268

Kirsten is the full-time Accounts Payable Assistant and is responsible for processing invoices for payment, issuing checks, reviewing vendor statements, receiving and distributing the daily mail, and assisting employees and the public with their accounts payable inquiries.

Accounts Payable Assistant
Lorna Lind

llind@cdaschools.org
208-664-8241 Ext. 239

Lorna is the part-time Accounts Payable Assistant.  She processes invoices for payment, handles the distribution and maintenance of purchase orders, distributes checks, and maintains the department's filing system.

Assistant Treasurers

Each of our buildings is served by an Assistant Treasurer.  They are housed at the buildings and have responsibility over school staff funds and student funds.  In addition, they are responsible to assure that appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to as well as provide support to the building administrators, teachers and other support staff.  Our Assistant Treasurers are as follows:

  • Jaye Smith, Borah Elementary School

  • Jane Atwood, Bryan Elementary School

  • Debbie Rhodes, Dalton Elementary School

  • Dotti Metcalf, Fernan Elementary School

  • Robin Broesch, Atlas Elementary School

  • Sheri Erickson, Ramsey Elementary School

  • Michelle Grebil, Sorensen Elementary School

  • Shelli Quant, Winton Elementary School

  • Helen Hanna, Hayden Meadows Elementary School

  • Shelley Hanzen, Skyway Elementary School

  • Sue Palmer, Canfield Middle School

  • Pam Hannem, Lakes Middle School

  • Debbie Dotson, Woodland Middle School

  • Tricia Benefiel, Coeur d'Alene High School

  • Jennifer Woodall, Lake City High School

  • Michelle Willette, Project C.D.A.

 


Please send comments to: Denise Horton
Last Modified 03/17/2009

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