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Business Department
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
The Finance Department is responsible for preparing financial reports that promote transparency and accountability.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The following summary data is from the 2015-2016 Actual Financial Data. Revenues are recognized when earned, and expenses are recognized at the time the liability is incurred.
The per student figures are based on the ADA count of 2586
Property Tax Rate
The following financial documents are available for your review:
Adopted Budget
Adopted Tax Rate
Audit Reports
Utility Expenses
Check Register
FIRST
Reports
$1.54-1.17 M&O, $.37 I&S
2016
$1.54-1.17 M&O, $.37 I&S
$1.17 M&O, $.35 I&S
$1.17 M&O, $.1478 I&S
$1.17 M&O, $.1478 I&S
$1.17 M&O, $.1478 I&S
$1.17 M&O, $.1478 I&S
2010-2011
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Debt Information
Debt Transparency as of August 31, 2016Debt Transparency as of August 31, 2015
Debt Obligations
Debt Transparency Pledge
Open Records Request
Moody Bond Rating
Kirsten S. Smith
Assistant Superintendent of Business and FinanceTricia Brooks – Accountant
Sophia Lewis – Financial Administrative Assistant/PEIMS Coordinator
Stephanie King – Accounting Clerk
Theresa Ousley – Payroll/Insurance Coordinator
Barbara Bowen – Accounts Payable CoordinatorMandy Whitstine – Purchasing/Fixed Assets Facilitator
Karen Powell – Personnel Administrative Assistant
Kay Stanley – Student PEIMS CoordinatorBusiness OfficeThe Business Office is comprised of eight employees in the Accounting and Data Processing Departments who are responsible for the areas of Budgeting, Fiscal Accountability, Payroll and Insurance, Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Fixed Assets, Records Management, Risk Management, and PEIMS. Our primary purpose is to efficiently and effectively process the financial functions of our school district while striving to ensure that all dollars available are allocated and expended in the best possible manner in order to support the students and employees of Silsbee ISD.
Accounts PayableIt is the responsibility of the accounts payable department to process incoming invoices for payment on a timely basis as well as payment requests and travel reimbursements. Contracted services by individuals not employed by the district are also paid through accounts payable. Copies of issued purchase orders and paid invoices are kept available for easy access and research by other departments needing specific information. A report showing information on items paid during each month is made available for each board meeting. At the end of each calendar year, 1099's are prepared and sent out for each eligible vendor.
Bids/ProposalsVendors interested in being included on our list to receive bids and requests for proposals must submit a letter with the name of their company and describe the products or services they would like to provide. We maintain a regular bid schedule for the fall and spring. Current bids and requests for proposals are available at this site only during the time we are accepting vendor responses.In the event that you download a bid or proposal from this site, you must email Mandy Whitstine in order to receive any changes, addendums,errata, etc.Online AuctionsSchool Check Acceptance Policy
Silsbee ISD has established an administrative procedure for the collection of insufficient funds checks: When paying by check you (the check writer) authorize the recovery of unpaid checks and the recovery of the state allowed fee by means of electronic
re-presentment or by paper draft.
PayrollAll Silsbee ISD employees will be paid monthly. An employee’s payroll statement contains detailed information including deductions, withholding information, and the amount of leave accumulated. All employees can obtain this information through Skyward Employee Access.Payroll will be issued on the 22nd of each month. If the 22nd falls on a Saturday, payroll will be issued on Friday the 21st. If the 22nd falls on a Sunday, payroll will be issued on Monday the 23rd. Please refer to the district calendar for exact pay dates.Beginning September 1, 2011 Silsbee ISD will no longer issue physical paychecks. Employees will have the option to choose to be paid through direct deposit or via bank pay card. Direct Deposit enrollment forms can be obtained online through the district website or by contacting the payroll office. All substitutes will be paid via bank pay card.
Payroll DeductionsThe district is required to make the following automatic payroll deductions:- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Federal Income Tax
- Medicare tax (applicable only to employees hired after March 31, 1986)
- Temporary and part-time employees that are not eligible for TRS membership must enroll in a 457 retirement plan through First Financial Administrators, Inc.
- Employee’s share of premiums for health, dental, and life insurance
- Annuities
- Higher Education Savings Plans
- Savings Deposits and loan payments through Education First Federal Credit Union
- Membership dues to professional organizations
Salary deductions are automatically made for unauthorized or unpaid leavePurchasing & Fixed Assets Facilitator
The primary purpose of the Purchasing and Fixed Assets Facilitator is to direct and manage the purchasing activities of the district in an accurate and timely manner. In addition, this position oversees the procurement of supplies and equipment for the district, while ensuring compliance with applicable state laws and regulations and following established purchasing procedures to process bids and purchase orders. Fixed assets and inventory programs are also monitored by this position.