• Finance

  • 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.

  • 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 Website

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

  • 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