What we do
Fiscal services oversees the financial operations of the district, working to maximize the resources available to support student learning. Our department includes accounting, budget, finance, risk management, payroll and purchasing.
The accounting department is responsible for annual state reporting, general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash receipts including the associated student body. In addition, the accounting staff manages cash and investments, the procurement card program and the financial and insurance reporting processes.
The accounting staff also administers risk management processes. Vancouver Public Schools belongs to a member-owned and -directed property and liability insurance pooling program for Washington school districts.
Accounts payable
Jennifer Burleson (jennifer.burleson@vansd.org), general fund (A-L)
360-313-1314
Pam Westerman (pamela.westerman@vansd.org), general fund (M-Z)
360-313-1311
Lynn Sandor, Associated Student Body
360-313-1310
Accounting specialists
Lily Peterson, purchase cards, revenue, sales/use tax
360-313-1347
Budget and grant compliance staff members assist in the preparation of the district’s general fund budget and provide ongoing analysis throughout the year. Staff members oversee grants from initial approval to close from all sources such as Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction iGrants, outside grantors and contracts. Additionally, staff members facilitate the prudent expenditure of district funds through ongoing reporting and claims to OSPI.
Amy Karcher, budget and grants manager
360-313-1348
Heidi Shultz, budget analyst, grants and special programs
360-313-1345
Kris Kaufman, budget analyst and enrollment
360-313-1310
Payroll staff members work with the human resources department. They verify individual contract calendars, special circumstances, leave and benefits. They report earnings to the retirement systems, report and pay all payroll taxes in compliance with federal and state laws and assist staff who are preparing for retirement or departing the district for other reasons. In addition, the payroll department processes all monthly pay, which includes all time sheets for substitutes, temporary employees, hourly employees, certificated supplemental contracts and TRI, as well as all who are paid on annual contracts.
Phone: 360-313-1220
Fax: 360-313-1221
Jennifer Andrieu, payroll manager
360-313-1223
Jennifer Sherington, senior payroll specialist
360-313-1226
Janet Hogan, senior payroll specialist
360-313-1222
Karen Schnelle, payroll specialist
360-313-1220
Cher Starkel, payroll specialist
360-313-1225
Melissa Young, payroll specialist
360-313-1224
Teri Musa-Jones, HR benefits/payroll specialist
360-313-1227
The purchasing department oversees the acquisition of goods and services as required to support district operations. The areas of responsibility include purchase orders, bid and quote management, inventory and contracted services.
Phone: 360-313-1245
Fax: 360-313-1241
David Hurt, purchasing manager
Sandi Marsh, secretary
360-313-1245
Lori Huffman, fiscal clerk
360-313-1242
Patricia Chi, fiscal clerk
360-313-1240