Click
here to see the 2008 Comprehensive Finance
Report for Fairfield City Schools.
Who is the Treasurer and what does the Treasurer do?
The Treasurer today has the responsibility as the chief fiscal officer of the school district. This responsibility encompasses the receipt, accounting for and disbursement of all the funds of the school district as required by applicable laws and in accordance with board regulations and policies.
The Treasurer also serves as secretary to the board of education and as such records and has custody of board meeting minutes, files and certifies certain documents. The statutory duties of the Treasurer are set forth in ORC sections 3313.22 through 3313.32.
The role of the Treasurer’s Office in the school district affects all areas of the educational process. The office staff usually does not have direct contact with students. However, each student’s
education depends on the staff and the electricity
bills getting paid, and the purchase of instructional
supplies.
The residents of the district depend on the Treasurer’s
Office to invest district funds wisely, provide accurate
financial information, and ensure that the funds of
the district are spent within the confines of the law.
And, while the office staff performs the day-to-day
operations, they also put out “fires.” Since the Treasurer’s Office provides a service, many of the phone calls received are from people who are calling because they have a problem: They didn’t
get their paycheck. Where is the purchase order they
sent over? They need more money for buiding repairs
and educational supplies. The Treasurer must ensure
that
the office staff is continually motivated to deal effectively
and positively with people - not only to satisfy the
customer, but to ensure that the students have a fine
place to learn.
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