Chief Operating Officer

Wendell Wardell

208-664-8241 Ext. 231

Wendell's responsibilities include overseeing all financial activities of the District.  In addition, he supervises non-instructional activities such as food service and transportation.  He also supports significant projects including building and construction projects as well as risk management.

Business Manager/Treasurer
Lindsay Carrico

208-664-8241 Ext. 258

Lindsay'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.

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

• Michelle Olson, Fernan Elementary School

• Rebecca Bailes, 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

• Renee' Schuman, Lakes Middle School

• Debbie Dotson, Woodland Middle School

• Tricia Benefiel, Coeur d'Alene High School

• Jennifer Woodall, Lake City High School

• Kimberli Price, Project C.D.A.

Payroll Specialist
Sandy Mikita
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, time off, 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

Pam Hannem

208-664-8241 Ext. 224

Pam assists with payroll and is the contact for substitute and time off questions.  

Accounts Payable/Bidding Specialist
Barbara King
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 Operations Officer with the District's purchasing responsibilities, including issuing invitations to bid.

Accounts Payable Assistant/Asset Inventory
Kirsten De Simone
208-664-8241 Ext. 268

Kirsten is the Accounts Payable Assistant and is responsible for asset inventory, 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.