School Business Management Services

The vendor is required to provide school business management service to support the district’s administrative and financial operations.
- Provide professional expertise in school business administration, including but not limited to budget development and monitoring, financial forecasting, procurement oversight, grant and end-of-year reporting, and overall business office support.
a. Reporting services
• Provide timely, accurate monthly financial reports to individuals with budget authority
• Generate custom financial reporting in formats specified by the superintendent-director
• Assist in the development and monitoring of annual operating budgets and multi-year financial forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow and advise on best practices for fund management.
• Oversee reconciliation of accounts and coordination with external auditors.
b. Administrative and operational support
• A representative of the awarded vendor must be on-site a minimum of two (2) days per week unless alternative arrangements are approved by the superintendent-director.
• Provide expert guidance on M.G.L. chapter 30b procurement regulations, including best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide support and recommendations on operational efficiencies, cost-saving measures and process improvements across the business office.
• Advise the superintendent-director and school committee on unexpected changes or developments affecting the fy26 budget or related financial matters.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for annual audits and collaborate with auditors as needed.
• Provide guidance on revolving accounts, capital project tracking and grant expenditures.
- Contract Period/Term: 3 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: July 11, 2025