Business Services Division

Mission Statement

The mission of the Business Services Division is to empower its members to maintain high quality standards and work with the educational community, in a collaborative manner, to

• perform our mandated functions through accurate monitoring, appropriate oversight, on-going training and communication of financial information;
• guarantee the availability of quality resources to enhance educational opportunities and the care and development of students;
• provide adequate facilities and transportation for students and staff that are safe, clean and functional.

Tenets - Division Values and Beliefs

• We believe that high ethical standards, quality service, and accountability promote our ability to exceed community expectations.
• Anything can be accomplished through teamwork when the team is committed to positive interactions and mutual respect.
• Empowerment of the individual creates a diverse and innovative environment where solutions are developed.
• We believe that effective communication occurs through increasing our capacity to receive, store, utilize, transform and share information, thus enhancing the capability of the organization.
• We believe that students and staff will excel when provided a safe and clean environment.
• We are committed to providing accurate, efficient, courteous, and reliable service.

The Business Services Division provides internal and external support to districts through specialized departments divided among six major departments:

Business Support Services

• Contracts/Purchasing
• Facilities Planning and Construction
• Maintenance/Operations/Transportation (MOT)
• Warehouse/School Express Delivery

District Financial Services

• Accounting Services
• Audit Services
• Retirement Services

Fiscal Management and Advisory Services

• Business Advisory Services

Governance Liaison/Legislative Services/Williams

• County Committee on School District Organization
• Charter School County Petitions
• Legislative Services/SANDABS
• Williams and Valenzuela Settlements

Internal Business Services

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Budgets
• Payroll

Joint Powers Authorities

• Southern California Schools Risk Management (SCSRM)
• Southern California Schools Employee Benefits Association (SCSEBA)

Risk Management Services

• Emergency Preparedness
• Property and Liability
• Safety Awareness
• Workers' Compensation

For additional information, please contact: Ms. Angel Arrington by e-mail or by calling (909) 386-2459