Business Department Staff

Business Services Oversight

The Business Services Department provides sound fiscal management of the District funds so that all possible resources are available to promote the educational goals of Rio School District. The department develops, monitors, and reports the financial direction and transactions of the District. Department responsibilities include:

Accurate accounting records of all revenues and expenditures
Budgetary controls and oversight
Financial reporting to local, state and federal entities
Timely and accurate payment of all employees and vendors
Supply up-to-date information on Employee Health and Welfare Benefits
Provide assistance to school sites and program managers in the areas of budget and accounting

Wael Saleh, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

(805) 485-3111 ext. 2130; wsaleh@rioschools.org

District Budget Administration
Business Office
Facilities, Maintenance, Operations & Grounds
Employee Benefits
Risk Management
Accounts Receivables/Payables
Purchasing and Warehouse
Food Service
Transportation

Wael Saleh

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

Mary Orleans, Administrative Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

(805) 485-3111 ext. 2130; morleans@rioschools.org

Provides Secretarial and Clerical Support for the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
Organizes Office Activities
Checks Reports, Data, and Records for Accuracy
Prepares Agenda Items for Board Presentations
Maintains Calendar for Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

Mary Orleans

Administrative Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

Celeste Purdue, Director of Fiscal Services

(805) 485-3111 ext. 2105; cperdue@rioschools.org

Principal Accountant
Budgets, Cash Flows, and Reports
Regulations and Audit support
Facilities Reporting
Budget Allocations.
Site and department assistance with monthly budget reports
Supervisor of Accounting, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Risk Management