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.

Financial Documents

Business Services Management

SC Seth Chapman

Asst. Superintendent - Business Services & CSBO

MM Melissa Maeder

Business Services Supervisor

WS Wendy Sedwick

Coordinator of Business Services

Business Services - Payroll

SW Shane Walker

Business Office - Lead Payroll

JP Jeanine Pengiel

Business Office - Payroll Clerk

Business Services Staff

CS Cheryl Springer

Administrative/Purchasing Assistant to CFO

SW Sharon Wlezien

Fee Waivers, Grants & L&T Accounts Payable/Receivables

PD Polly Dohr

Accounts Payable & Purchasing

PT Patricia Townsend

Food Waivers, Food Services & K-12 Accounts Payable