The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Business Office is dedicated to providing support and fiscal guidance to the School Board, School Administration, and staff so they may focus on addressing the academic, socio-emotional and extracurricular needs of our students. The Business Office performs many tasks associated with the non-academic areas of the District, including:
Development of the annual budget
Tax Collections
Accounting for General Fund transactions
Monthly reporting to the School Board
Ensuring adequate internal controls over financial resources
Accounting for Capital Fund transactions (construction and renovation expenses)
Processing of payroll
Purchasing of materials, supplies
Entering into contracts with vendors and service providers
Payment of the District’s financial obligations (accounts payable)
Annual financial reporting to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Managing property/casualty/liability insurance policies and associated claims
Managing outstanding debt (new debt issuances and restructuring of existing debt)
