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Finance
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The Knox County Schools Finance Department is responsible for the areas of budget, accounting (district-wide and internal school funds), business services, federal programs reporting, and compensation (payroll).
The Finance Department's mission is to comply with local, state, and federal requirements; practice sound fiscal management in accordance with Board of Education policies and administrative procedures; and to effectively and efficiently manage, budget, disburse, safeguard, and account for public funds with integrity and transparency to benefit Knox County students and families.
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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
Lead Accountant
heidi.murray@knoxschools.org
Angie Goddard
Accountant
angie.goddard@knoxschools.org
Melanie Mittelsteadt
Accounting Clerk
melanie.mittelsteadt@knoxschools.org
Kaitlin Herlong
Accounting Clerk
kaitlin.herlong@knoxschools.org
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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.
Compensation Staff
Lindsay Burke-Melton
Director of Compensation
lindsay.burkemelton@knoxschools.org
Katie McCarrell
Compensation Team Leader
katie.mccarrell@knoxschools.org
Kristi Jett
Compensation Team Leader
kristi.jett@knoxschools.org
Tabitha England
Compensation Assistant Team Leader
tabitha.england@knoxschools.org
Missy McCarter
Compensation Clerk
missy.mccarter@knoxschools.org
Jennifer Gagne
Compensation Clerk
jennifer.gagne@knoxschools.org
Angie Satterfield
Compensation Clerk
angie.satterfield@knoxschools.org
Christy Naill
Compensation Clerk
christy.naill@knoxschools.org
Patti LaBello
Bi-weekly Food Service/Security Payroll
patti.labello@knoxschools.org
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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.
Accounting Staff
Chris Simons
Director of Accounting
chris.simons@knoxschools.org
Michelle Henson
Senior Accountant
michelle.henson@knoxschools.org
Ginger Giffin
Senior Accountant
ginger.giffin@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
Requisitioner
annie.ewoldt@knoxschools.org
Patti Labello
Business Services Assistant
patti.labello@knoxschools.org
Lisa Hickson
Business Services Assistant
lisa.hickson@knoxschools.org
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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.
» Federal Programs
Federal Programs Staff
Cheryl Martin
Director of Federal Programs
cheryl.martin@knoxschools.org
Jessica Patterson
Supervisor
jessica.patterson@knoxschools.org
Sherry Smith
Supervisor
sherry.smith@knoxschools.org
Judy Pickering
Supervisor
judy.pickering@knoxschools.org
Tim Berry
Supervisor
tim.berry@knoxschools.org
Christopher Stinnett
Asset Manager
christopher.stinnett@knoxschools.org
Chantay Taylor
Specialist
chantay.taylor@knoxschools.org
Janet Bailey-Canada
Specialist
janet.bailey@knoxschools.org
Cassandra Wiltshire
Generalist
cassandra.wiltshire@knoxschools.org