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Report of the Business Administrator

The business office is primarily responsible for the financial and operational affairs of the district. The business office staff is responsible for payroll, statistical reporting, budgeting, federal funds administration, procurement, financial management and compliance.

This year has marked a period of change for the Farmington School District. The most notable is a change in administration. Brian J. Blake has replaced Dr. Ron Snyder as the Superintendent. I, Deborah Briggs, have come aboard as the Business Administrator. Jean Parsons has joined the team as the Pupil/Personnel Director. All come from various backgrounds and each brings a unique perspective and different experiences with us. Thus far, each has enjoyed being a part of the district and feels privileged to work with such a professional staff and to provide services for students and parents in the Farmington community.

Some of the goals of the outgoing administration have been retained in addition to the addition of new goals. Implementing responsible business practices and procedures has remained as a focal point and the business office has been receiving valuable direction from DRA, DOE and our auditor. The administrative team of the Farmington School District continues to embrace the collaborative team approach fostered by Dr. Snyder. Several initiatives have been implemented to enhance the flow of information from the SAU office to the general public. An information line for general school information and a school cancellation/closure line have been added. A relationship with the press has been developed. Information has been made available in a timely and efficient manner whether requested in an official capacity or by a citizen at large. In summary, the business office and the administration in whole, has worked diligently to increase the public awareness of activity that affects the district.

This past school year has seen many improvements in the district. Curriculum has been modified and enhanced through the Modern Red Schoolhouse initiative. The Henry Wilson Memorial School has been remodeled and air quality issues have been corrected. The Valley View Community School went from a blueprint to becoming a reality. The value of the real estate in the Farmington School District has grown and the community should be very proud to have some of the newest and most modern facilities in the state. This combination of curriculum and facilities provides significant advantages for the children educated within the Farmington and Middleton School districts.

In the next year the business office looks toward innovation and process analysis to decrease operating costs and to increase services.

Respectfully submitted,

Deborah Briggs, M.Ed.
Business Administrator, SAU #61