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Community Consolidated School District 93 has been recognized for its excellent financial stewardship on behalf of the residents of Carol Stream, Hanover Park and Bloomingdale. The District has received the following accolades:
Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
This is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The certificate confirms that the District’s most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) has met or exceeded the standards set by the Government Financial Officers Association. This award represents a very significant achievement and reflects the District’s commitment to the highest standards of school system financial reporting.Certificate of Financial Recognition.
The District received this certificate for the most recent fiscal year from the Illinois State Board of Education. This award recognizes the strong financial position of the District in its management of annual resources and fund balances.
Financial Philosophy and Plan
CCSD93 is committed to establishing, maintaining, and improving educational programs within the funds provided by taxes and other sources. The District is committed to continuous improvement of all components of the educational organization and to long-term financial health through comprehensive multi-year planning. This multifaceted approach includes increasing revenues and controlling expenditures.
Increasing Revenues
- Supporting legislation that increases the states funding of education
- Seeking grants from state and federal government
- Developing partnerships with and donations from companies service organization and foundations
- Maintaining and increasing student and user fees as necessary
Controlling Expenditures
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Operating efficiently and effectively in all areas
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Controlling costs in non educational areas to provide resources for use in instructional programs
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Managing direct educational expenditures
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Generating savings from utility deregulation
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Continuing a preventative maintenance program
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Purchasing goods and services on a competitive basis
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Refinancing debt taking advantage of interest rate savings
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Providing self-supporting programs
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Seeking shared service/purchasing opportunities with other agencies
Maintaining a Fund Balance of at least 50% in all fundsFor online Payments, click here to access RevTrak.
Business Office Staff
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CCSD93's Business Office can be reached at 630-539-3290.
Or contact individual department staff members using the email addresses below.
Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/CSBO
John Benedetti
benedej@ccsd93.comAdmin Assistant for Business Services
Lynn Orze
orzel@ccsd93.comAccounting Supervisor
Julia Carrico
carricj@ccsd93.comBookkeeper
Mariana Martinez
martinm@ccsd93.comPayroll & Benefits Specialist
Roberto Fuentes
fuenter@ccsd93.comPayroll & Benefits Assistant
Robin Belcher
belcher@ccsd93.com
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Heritage Lakes School Friday Live Announcements
Every Friday at Heritage Lakes, the entire school tunes in to important updates being broadcast in real time from the school’s Innovation Center, produced by the dedicated members of the Live Announcements Club.
A Day In The Life Of A CCSD93 Kindergartener!
Come join us for an exclusive look into a day in the life of the youngest elementary students in CCSD93! Discover the diverse learning experiences and exciting opportunities awaiting our young learners in the video here!
Roy DeShane Students Master Chess Moves
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