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Business

The business office handles the daily financial operations of the school district, including food services and transportation. The District 47 Board of Education sets financial goals to safeguard funds and ensure the district's overall financial well-being, with specific policies in place for this purpose. The Assistant Superintendent of Business oversees district finances, aligning them with the educational goals established by the Board. Financial oversight involves planning, managing cash, budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and reporting on finances.

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Cathy Nelson

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

canelson@d47.org
815.788.5021

Paulina Machola

Director of Finance

pmachola@d47.org
815.788.5022

Corinna Erb

Business Specialist/Student Fees & Food Service

cerb@d47.org
815.788.5029

Kathy Johnson

Business Specialist/Payroll

kljohnson@d47.org
payroll@d47.org
815.788.5025

Lisa Noonan

Business Specialist/Accounts Payable

lnoonan@d47.org
accountspayable@d47.org
815.788.5028

Janna Tharp

Business Specialist/Purchasing

jtharp@d47.org
815.788.5027