Finance

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.

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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.

Compensation

Compensation staff oversee payroll functions for all KCS employees. This includes processing monthly and biweekly payroll, ensuring accuracry of pay data and wage deductions, processing payroll supplements, maintaining salary schedules for all job classifications, and coordinating with other departments regarding all payroll related initiatives.

Accounting

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.

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.

Federal Programs

Federal programs staff partner with Title I schools to ensure all resources are utilized effectively so that each student receives a high quality education and is prepared for college and future careers. Staff utilizes data analysis to optimize resource allocation, monitors school progress, and provides accountability for student achievement at Title I schools.

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