Business Services

About Business Services

Responsibilities of the Department of Business Services include many aspects of financial planning for the District, including budgeting, the annual tax levy, investments, and financial reporting. The department consists of three areas, including:

Accounts Payable which handles purchasing, receiving, invoice payments and contracts
Payroll which handles payroll processing for all District employees, as well as employee pension and retirement benefits
The District's insurance coverage and many aspects of the Food Service Program, including the State of Illinois Free and Reduced Lunch program.

The goal of the department is to increase student achievement by providing financial support to staff and students of the District as directed by the School Board.

Annual Financial & Facilities Communication Calendar

Our Commitment to Transparency

District 303 is committed to providing clear, consistent, and accessible information about district finances and facilities. This annual communication calendar outlines when updates are shared, what topics are covered, and how the community can access information throughout the year.

District Planning Overview

• Fiscal Year: July – June
• School Year: August – May
• Annual Budget Adoption: By September 30
• Annual Tax Levy Adoption: December

Annual Communication Timeline

Summer (July–August)
Start of the new fiscal year; year-end financial summary from the prior year (unaudited); facilities readiness for the upcoming school year.

Early Fall (September)
Final budget presented and adopted; overview of budget priorities and financial outlook; facilities overview for the upcoming school year.

Late Fall (October–November)
Budget status update; major spending and revenue areas; facilities conditions and needs snapshot.

Winter (December–February)
Mid-year financial update; facilities project progress; community engagement opportunities.

Spring (March–May)
Planning outlook for the next fiscal year; facilities priorities and potential next steps; summary of stakeholder input and feedback.

How Information Is Shared

• Board of Education meeting materials
• District website postings
• Public summaries and one-page dashboards

Year-end financial summaries reflect unaudited information. Final audited results are available later in the fall once the annual audit is completed.
This communication calendar is reviewed annually and updated as needed.

Financial Dashboard

Financial Documents

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CUSD 303 Public Notices

Bids

Bidders are invited to submit bids in conformance with the requirements established within the invitation to bid. Submit your sealed bids to the attention of:

Jennifer Porter
Chief School Business Official
Community Unit School District 303
201 S. 7th Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-5086