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The Finance & Operations Department oversees a wide array of functions that support the operation of the district.
Financial Oversight
The business office provides financial management
for the School Department, including: the development of financial
policies and procedures, procurement, accounting and accounts payable,
and reporting the schools finances to the Department of Education.
Budget Management
The business office provides budget management and
analysis to the Superintendent of Schools and the School Committee. The
business office also provides reports and information to the
Superintendent during the development stages of the annual budget.
Payroll and Benefits
Along with our financial responsibilities, the business
office coordinates and administers the payroll for the Beverly Public
Schools. Materials for new hires, benefit information, and direct
deposit applications can be found at our office.
Procurement of Services
The business office works closely with the town’s purchasing
office to ensure all purchases are in accordance with applicable
bidding laws, such as M.G.L. Chapter 30B.
Accounts Payable
Accounts payable can provide details about current and
pending payments such as check numbers, list of invoices paid,
encumbrance balances, and vendor status. All vendors must have a W-9
Form on file. The accounts payable office can provide blank forms on
request.
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Accounts Receivable
Payments to the district are processed through the business
office. Details of payments from vendors can be provided here. Accounts
receivable also coordinates the rental fees, tuition, and school user
fees.
User Fees and Tuition Payments
The business office coordinates many of the school user fee and
tuition payments for early childhood education. You can find
scholarship and waiver information for our programs here.
Rental of School Facilities
The business office helps coordinate the rental and access of our school
facilities to Beverly citizens and businesses. Applications can be
obtained in the office, as well as availability information for any of
our facilities. Here is our application, with rent information and fee structure.
Buildings & Grounds
The buildings and grounds department is responsible for the
maintenance of all school buildings and grounds. The buildings and
grounds department also provides preventative maintenance to our
schools, and develops capital improvement projects for the district.
Food Services
The School Lunch program is an integral part of the Beverly
Public School system. We strive to meet the needs of all the students
& staff, both nutritiously and socially, by serving a nutritious
breakfast and lunch of high quality in a cheerful, pleasant and
welcoming atmosphere. It is our role to encourage everyone to eat a
breakfast and lunch that conforms to the dietary guidelines for healthy
Americans while recognizing the individual preferences of each person
who participates in our program. Menus are created monthly and reflect
the students' tastes by offering the choices most popular to students.
Transportation
The Beverly Public Schools utilize their own fleet of buses and
vans to transport children to and from school and school related
events. You can contact the transportation office with any questions
regarding transportation fees or bus availability for after school
events.
Jean Sherburne
Director of Finance and Operations
Beverly Public Schools
70 Balch Street
Beverly, MA 01915