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Business Services is responsible for all district financial activities

The Business Office is responsible for ensuring the effective, transparent, and responsible management of the district's financial resources. We support the district's mission by providing accurate budgeting, financial planning, and accounting services that help our schools operate smoothly and sustainably.

 

Our team oversees a wide range of essential functions, including:

  • Budget development and monitoring
  • Payroll and employee benefits administration
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Purchasing and procurement compliance
  • Financial reporting and audits
  • Grant and federal program accounting

 

We are committed to fiscal integrity, compliance with state and federal regulations, and providing excellent service to staff, families, and the community.

 

Visit our Budget Page

Business Services Staff

Kate Davis
Executive Director of Business Services
Ask Me About: District budgeting, capital project planning, contracts and procurement, and the financial and operational systems that support schools.

Melissa Richter
Director of Finance
Ask Me About: District budget development, financial reporting, revenue and expenditure monitoring, and school finance operations.

Leann Nguyen
Finance Specialist
Ask Me About: Board vouchers, electronic transactions, donations and day-to-day finance processing.

Kayla Mali
Accounting Specialist
Ask Me About: Accounting operations, grants, school budgets, financial reporting, audits, insurance and financial systems.

Cody Holland
Procurement & Accounting Specialist
Ask Me About: Procurement cards, expense reimbursements, account coding, banking and deposit reconciliation, InTouch, accounts receivable and staff support.

Davy Benner
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ask Me About: Accounts payable, purchase orders and invoices, eCommerce purchases, vendor and 1099 reporting, cash receipting, account coding and district vehicle documentation.

Contact Information

​​​​​Business Services
111 Bethel Street NE
Olympia, WA 98506
Voice: (360) 596-6120 / Fax: (360) 596-6121
Email Business Services