Business, Finance & Operations
NOTE: Required documents concerning budgets, contracts and other financial information are located on our District Financial Information page.
Overview
District 401's Business Office is responsible for overseeing the District's finances, operations, and buildings and grounds.
Mr. James P. Jennings is District 401's Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations / Chief School Business Official (CSBO).
Mr. Douglas Wildes is Director for Educational Operations.
Mr. Michael Scheidt is Director for Buildings & Grounds.
Finance & Operations
The Business Office's financial responsibilities include the following:
- Budget
- Accounts payable
- Student activities
- Registration of students
- Accounts payable
- Workers' compensation
The Business Office's operational responsibilities include the following programs and services:
- Before & After School Extended Care (BASEC)
- Food Services / National School Lunch Program
- K-8 Summer Learning Academy
- Middle School & High School APEX Summer Learning Academy
- Technology
- Transportation
Buildings & Grounds
The Business Office's responsibilities for buildings and grounds include the following:
- All maintenance and cleaning
- Construction project management
- Fire protection and security
- Risk management
- Scheduling of fields and building use
A full listing of Buildings & Grounds personnel can be found in the following directories:
For More Information
To learn more about D401's business and financial operations, please visit the pages below.
BUSINESS & FINANCE
- District Financial Information
- Employee Contracts & Memoranda
- Employment Verification
- Elmwood & John Mills Construction
- Stevens Amendment
OPERATIONS
- Before & After School Extended Care (BASEC)
- Food Services / National School Lunch Program
- K-8 Summer Learning Academy
- Middle School & High School APEX Summer Learning Academy
- Technology
- Transportation
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS