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	The High School District 214 Finance Department includes staff members working in Fiscal Services, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Insurance, Payroll, Purchasing, and Transportation. This section includes information about the district's financial operations, including financial reporting documents required by the Illinois State Board of Education. District 214 has been recognized for its financial excellence with awards and distinctions including: - Financial Recognition from Illinois State Board of Education due to a perfect 4.0 score on our Financial Profile Designation.
- Lincoln Foundation for Performance Excellence Award
- Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report from Association of School Business Officials International (ASB0 International)
- The Meritorious Budget Award from Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO International)
 High School District 214 will continue to implement cost containment initiatives and innovative ideas with the least impact to student programs. The district strives for continuous financial improvement, accountability, and recognition. 
Awards
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                Certificate of Financial RecognitionThe Department of Finance and Operations strives for excellence in financial reporting. We have received the Certificate of Financial Recognition from the Illinois State Board of Education. ISBE publishes District 214’s financial profile which generates from our Annual Financial Report (AFR), form 50-35. Each year since its inception, the district has received Financial Recognition status and our financial score has been on a lateral or upward move in spite of the difficult economic times our state and district have been facing. The past eleven years, we have been given a perfect 4.0 Financial Score. 2022-23 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2021-22 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2020-21 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2019-20 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2018-19 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2017-18 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2016-17 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2015-16 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2014-15 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2013-14 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2012-13 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2011-12 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 2010-11 ISBE Certificate of Financial Recognition - Perfect 4.0 Designation 
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                Certificate of Excellence in Financial ReportingHigh School District 214 has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials for our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This award represents a very significant achievement and reflects our commitment to the highest standard of school system financial transparency and reporting. 
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                Meritorious Budget AwardHigh School District 214 has been awarded the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials for excellence in budget presentation. The award is conferred only to school entities that have met or exceeded the MBA criteria. The district submits its budget for a rigorous review based on stringent criteria. The district was awarded the first time we had submitted and we are very proud that we were honored with it for a thirteenth year in a row. 2022-23 Meritorious Budget Award 2021-22 Meritorious Budget Award 2020-21 Meritorious Budget Award 2019-20 Meritorious Budget Award 2018-19 Meritorious Budget Award 2017-18 Meritorious Budget Award 2016-17 Meritorious Budget Award 2015-16 Meritorious Budget Award 2014-15 Meritorious Budget Award 2013-14 Meritorious Budget Award 2012-13 Meritorious Budget Award 
Contacts
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                Fiscal ServicesDr. Justin Attaway 
 Associate Superintendent for Business Services
 justin.attaway@d214.org | 847-718-7610Michael Souza 
 Director of Business Services
 michael.souza@d214.org | 847-718-7613Sherry Vittore 
 Finance Supervisor
 sherry.vittore@d214.org | 847-718-7614Kathleen Beyer 
 Administrative Assistant
 kathleen.beyer@d214.org | 847-718-7612
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                AccountingJames Palmer 
 Comptroller
 james.palmer@d214.org | 847-718-7618Eileen Gattas 
 Senior Accounting Assistant
 eileen.gattas@d214.org | 847-718-7627Lisa Cavaiani 
 Accounting Assistant
 lisa.cavaiani@d214.org | 847-718-7626
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                Accounts PayableAudrey McSorley 
 Senior Accounts Payable Clerk (A-K)
 audrey.mcsorley@d214.org | 847-718-7630Argelia Rodriguez 
 Senior Accounts Payable Clerk (L-Z)
 argelia.rodriguez@d214.org | 847-718-7628
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                Grants and Special ProgramsMarcella Zipp 
 Director of Grants
 marcella.zipp@d214.org | 847-718-7669Ayah Jaber 
 Grants Supervisor
 ayah.jaber@d214.org | 847-718-7654
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                InsuranceKellee Janus 
 Insurance Supervisor
 kellee.janus@d214.org | 847-718-7625Jennifer Tomassetti 
 Insurance Clerk
 jennifer.tomassetti@d214.org | 847-718-7617
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                PayrollKim Kauth 
 Payroll Supervisor
 kim.kauth@d214.org | 847-718-7622Elizabeth Klein 
 Payroll Assistant
 elizabeth.klein@d214.org | 847-718-7624Maureen Rozak 
 Payroll Assistant
 maureen.rozak@d214.org | 847-718-7623
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                Purchasing and TransportationMichael Bognar 
 Purchasing/Transportation Supervisor
 847-718-7615Carole Walther 
 Administrative Assistant
 carole.walther@d214.org | 847-718-7616Leah Hanhart 
 Transportation Specialist
 leah.hanhart@d214.org | 847-718-7852Kelli Girka 
 Administrative Assistant
 kelli.girka@d214.org | 847-718-7431
 Lara O'Grady
 Administrative Assistant
 lara.ogrady@d214.org | 847-718-7679

