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3000 - Concepts and Roles in Business Services

The County Superintendent of Schools recognizes that money and fiscal management comprise the foundational support of the entire educational program.ˇ To make that support as effective as possible, the County Superintendent of Schools intends to:

  1. Encourage advance planning through the best possible budget procedures.
  2. Explore practical sources of dollar income.
  3. Guide the expenditure of funds so as to derive the greatest possible returns.
  4. Expect sound fiscal management from his/her administrative staff.

The organization shall maintain a healthy environment in support of the educational program, with high standards of safety in the operation and maintenance of school facilities, equipment and services.

The County Superintendent of Schools shall present his/her proposed budgets to the Board of Education for approval prior to the dates of submission set by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and/or the County Board of Supervisors.

Business Services Division

The Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, oversees Governance Liaison/Publications, Fiscal Management and Advisory Services, Business Support Services and Internal Business Services.

Fiscal Management and Advisory Services is comprised of the following departments:

  • Business Advisory Services
  • Retirement
  • Risk Management/JPA
  • School Claims

Business Support Services is comprised of the following departments:

  • Contracts Management
  • Facilities Management
  • Facilities Planning
  • Purchasing
  • Transportation
  • Safety Programs / Workers' Compensation

Accounting services for Southern California Schools Risk Management (SCRMA) and Southern California Schools Employee Benefits Association (SCSEBA) are provided by Risk Management.

Procedures developed for each service area shall be developed to allow operation in a decentralized environment, and to permit each responsible manager the latitude to effectively implement the policies of the Office of the County Superintendent of Schools.

Approved: August 24, 1993
Revised: January 15, 2002
Revised: May 1, 2003

William F. Roberts IV

Assistant Superintendent

For additional information, please call 909.386.9572.

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