Business Services

Leadership and Professionalism

Led by Associate Superintendent Dr. Denise Seger, the Business Services Department manages the district’s finances and oversees many of the operations that support the wellbeing of staff and students.

  • The financial aspect includes the budgeting and control of general funds, specific funds, and certain grant monies, along with purchasing, accounts payable, insurance, investments and payroll. 

  • The operations aspect includes food service, transportation, facilities, and energy management.  

In addition, the centralized Business Services Department supports the work of the bonded school treasurers based in each building.  

In large part, it is the outstanding work of Dr. Seger and her professional staff that keeps the educational mission on track and moving forward. 

Alex Newman serves as Business Manager
for the district. He holds Chief Business
Officer certification from IASBO (Indiana Assoc.
of School Business Officials). 
Dr. Seger is recognized as a leader in the field of
school finance. She is the 2012 Indiana School
Business Official of the Year. Two years later she
was presented the John F. Young Lamplighter Award 
in recognition of the leadership she’s provided that
has benefited public education officials across the state. 

 

Budget Work Session for Budget Year 2016

Dr. Seger and Mr. Newman presented P-H-M’s 2016 Budget for the year beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016 to the Board of School Trustees during their annual Budget Work Session on August 24, 2015.

In the presentation they identified this objective and this goal:

  • Objective: Maintain expenses within the revenue streams provided
  • Goal: Focus on programs and services for student achievement while providing a competitive compensation package for employees.

Dr. Seger and Mr. Newman also covered legislative changes, reviewed the budgets (General Fund, Rainy Day, Debt Service, Exempt Debt Service, Exempt Retirement/Severance Bond Debt Service, Capital Projects Fund, Transportation Operating, and Transportation Bus Replacement) and shared what the next steps in the budget adoption process would be.

  • Here is the complete PowerPoint presentation from the August 24, 2015 Budget Work Session on Budget Year 2016.

Contact

The Business Services Department provides excellent customer service and welcomes inquiries!