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Finance
The Knox County Schools Finance Department is responsible for the areas of budget, accounting (district-wide and internal school funds), business services, and compensation (payroll).
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Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Human Resources
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- Ron McPherson
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Budget
Budget staff oversee the development and maintenance of the district's operating budget (General Purpose School Fund). This includes preparing the annual budget document, compiling school staffing formulas, monitoring position control, assisting departments with budgeting compliance, providing input and ad hoc analysis to the Executive Team, and coordinating with all district departments to assist with strategic budgeting models, budget development, and budget monitoring.
Budget Staff
Joe Snyder
Budget Director
joe.snyder@knoxschools.org
Joni Joyce
Budget Analyst
joni.joyce@knoxschools.org
Kevin Wilson
Budget Analyst
kevin.wilson@knoxschools.org
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Internal School Fund Accounting
ISF staff support school bookkeepers in the accounting for student activity funds at each school. This includes providing bookkeeping and accounting guidance, developing internal control procedures, providing guidance to School Support Organizations, monitoring compliance to State accounting requirements, and providing interim bookkeeping services to schools with vacancies.
Internal School Fund Accounting Staff
Garrett Raiden
Director of Internal School Funds
garrett.raiden@knoxschools.org
Heidi Murray
Accounting Clerk
heidi.murray@knoxschools.org
Angie Goddard
Bookkeeper Support Liaison
angie.goddard@knoxschools.org
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Accouting
Accounting staff are responsible for general accounting functions for all district fund types (e.g. General Purpose School Fund, State and Federal Projects, Capital Projects, and School Nutrition). This includes performing general ledger control and maintenance, preparing journal entries, compiling financial statements, preparing accounting reports and ad hoc documents for district departments, analyzing revenue trends and fund balance projections, and performing monthly account reconciliation.
Accounting Staff
Chris Simons
Director of Accounting
chris.simons@knoxschools.org
Michelle Henson
Senior Accountant
michelle.henson@knoxschools.org
Ginger Griffin
Senior Accountant
ginger.griffin@knoxschools.org
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Business Services
Business Services staff oversee purchasing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable activity for district funds. This includes ensuring district purchases, contracts, and agreements adhere to district policies and procedures while complying with Knox County procurement regulations. Staff also process accounts payable for district departments (e.g. invoices, purchase order reconciliation, etc.) and monitor travel and employee expense reports and reimbursements.
Business Services Staff
Robin Lane
Director of Business Services
robin.lane@knoxschools.org
Pam Blackburn
Business Services Assistant
pam.blackburn@knoxschools.org
Annie Ewoldt
Business Services Assistant
annie.ewoldt@knoxschools.org
Patti Lebello
Business Services Assistant
patti.lebello@knoxschools.org
Lisa Hickson
Business Services Assistant
lisa.hickson@knoxschools.org