What we do
Under the direction of the board of education and superintendent, the business office:
- Oversees district finances and ensures that the district adheres to district and state laws, policies, and procedures regarding finances.
- Educates staff on purchasing procedures.
- Works cooperatively with other school districts and agencies to seek the best prices for products and services used to educate and transport students and maintain facilities
- Seeks innovative ways to reduce expenditures.
- Ensures employees are compensated according to their contracts, including salaries, insurance, retirement contributions and days off.
- Ensures retirees receive the benefits to which they are entitled.
- Assists the board of education and administration in preparing the district’s budget.
- Provides Schoharie County data to generate school property tax bills.
- Files required forms and reports with the New York State Education Department.
- Oversees the receipt and disbursement of district funds.
- Maintains the district’s financial records.
Who does what
Robyn Bhend
Treasurer/School Business Manager
robyn.bhend@mcsdny.org
(518) 827-3600 x3623
State and federal grant applications & financial reporting, financial management, budget development, cash and investments, state aid reconciliation and reporting, financial analysis, fund reconciliation, child nutrition program management.
Maria Jones
Accounts Payable/Tax Collector
maria.jones@mcsdny.org
518-827-3600 x3620
Accounts payable, purchasing, accounts receivable, employee and retiree benefits coordinator
Jodie Bender
School Payroll Coordinator/Extra Classroom Treasurer
jodie.bender@mcsdny.org
518-827-3600 x3621
Payroll, bank reconciliations, state and federal tax filing, student activity database management
Todd Cipperly
Claims Auditor
todd.cipperly@mcsdny.org
Auditor of accounts payable and purchases & auditor for student activity funds
For payroll or benefit forms, please visit the MCS Staff Resources page.
For claim forms or timesheets, please see MCS Forms and Documents Google Folder.
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