Duties
The Chief School Business Officer is responsible for providing
leadership in planning, developing, managing, implementing and maintaining services in
compliance with established guidelines and achieving sound financial business services and
budget according to the directives of the Board of Education.
I. Administrative and Organization
A. Attend Board of Education meetings to provide support and information to the
Superintendent and Board.
B. Conduct ongoing reviews of the Board policies on business office and fiscal
management and make recommendations for needed updates or changes.
C. Implement and observe all Board policies and regulations and administrative
rules and procedures.
D. Follow all Illinois School Code regulations relative to school business operations.
Participate with the Superintendent and Board in planning financial goals for the
District.
E. Manage investments and District insurance programs.
F. Prepare monthly budget reports to the Superintendent and the Board of
Education.
G. Prepare and file budget documents as required by the State of Illinois and
coordinate annual financial projection for the Board with financial consultants.
H. Assume responsibilities as Treasurer for the District.
Updated 10-24-22
I. Manage county tax payments from the County Treasurer and attend village TIF
meetings.
J. Oversee/manage all reports for accounting purposes including, but not limited to,
monthly Treasurer’s Report.
K. Coordinate auditing services and file annual report.
L. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources and payroll.
M. Supervise and evaluate Business Office employees.
N. Coordinate bids and projects in the District.
O. Monitor Food Service Program.
P. Participate in negotiations and prepare financial data reports as requested.
Q. Remain current on all laws and processes required by local, State or Federal
Government.
R. Conducts internal audits for the purpose of ensuring all financial program
operations are within the budget and according to established fiscal practices.
S. Assists with the preparations of projections and long-range plans pertinent to the
district’s financial needs.
T. Assure compliance with the Federal and State regulatory programs.
U. Supervises and prepares all claims for reimbursement from local, state and
federal agencies as they pertain to the job responsibilities.
V. Oversee/approve all district vendor contracts/agreements.
W. Assist and provide data regarding negotiations
X. Supervise food service company’s contract and business relationship with the
district
Y. Other duties and/or tasks assigned by the Superintendent.
II. Relationship to school, staff, and Board of Education
A. Serve as liaison for Superintendent in the school community relations relative to
the operations of the Business Office.
B. Inventory all District properties annually.
C. Review money transactions submitted by school and staff.
D. Participate in maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students.
E. Provides training and information for school staff to promote understanding of the
District’s financial goals along with processes and procedures.
III. Relationship to community
A. Solicits opinions from all groups and individuals and responds respectfully to
identified problems.
B. Works cooperatively with public and private agencies.
C. Works with the Superintendent to provide the media with financial information, as
needed.
Qualifications
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Chief School
Business Officer (CSBO) endorsement as prescribed by the School Code (required)
Construction/Facility project experience preferred