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The Business Services Department organizes and operates the financial and operational services of the District. This includes preparing, projecting, and managing the budget; systematic recording and monitoring of District accounting; processing payroll and insurance services for employees; providing student transportation, overseeing school nutrition and property management, and maintaining safe and healthful facilities.

In addition, the Business Services Department prepares financial reports for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Retirement System, Internal Revenue Service, and state and federal grants. The Department also oversees the annual District audit and prepares the Management’s Discussion and Analysis as part of the audit report.

Elizabeth Channel
Assistant Superintendent of Operations
715-261-0516

Noel Tordsen
Supervisor of Financial Services
715-261-0540
715-261-2580 Fax

Melanie Przybylski
Assistant to Supervisor of Financial Services
715-261-0540
Accounts Payable Vendors A-J

Melody Sodke
Administrative Assistant to Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Phone: 715-261-0515
City Bus Transportation

Email accounts payable questions and invoices to:
wsdbusoff@wausauschools.org

BUSINESS OFFICE

Jennifer Bonke
General Ledger Specialist
715-261-0537
Local/State/Federal Grants

Charles Kirsch
Accounting/Purchasing Specialist
715-261-0543
District Purchases, Scholarship Funds

Samantha Wetmore
Accounting Assistant
715-261-0539
Accounts Payable Vendors K-Z
Cash Receipts/Accounts Receivable

PAYROLL AND BENEFITS DEPARTMENT

Janet Tews
Payroll Manager
715-261-0546

Nan Thao
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
715-261-0545

Laxa Her
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
715-261-0544