Treasurer

Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District Treasurer Position

Requirements: Must hold a current and valid Ohio School Treasurer License. 5+ years of experience as an Ohio School Treasurer desirable. Current Salary Range: $110,532.09 to $182,662.98 Start: Jan. 1, 2027, desired, but flexible.

Responsibility: The Treasurer of the Liberty Union-Thurston Local School District is directly responsible to the Board of Education and performs the function of the office according to State Statute and Board Policy.

Duties:

• Act as secretary and treasurer for the Board of Education.
• Responsible for the financial budget and record keeping of the district as spelled out in State Statute.
• Other administrative duties may be assigned to the position as deemed necessary by the Board of Education.
• In lieu of executing a surety bond, the Board has authorized the Treasurer to be covered by an insurance policy issued by a Board-approved and accredited insurance carrier of joint self-insurance pool.

Secretary of the Board:

• Maintain a correct written journal of all board meetings, ensuring the minutes are developed, approved, and signed by the President of the Board and attested by the Treasurer.
• Keep all official board files on correspondence and reports.
• Enter into contractual relationships for all contracts, bonds, legal documents, agreements, and conveyances for the Board of Education.
• Prepare all legal advertisements as directed by the Board and receive all bids in the manner provided by statute.
• Prepare reports as required by county, state, and federal laws.
• Receive purchase orders for supplies and services and supervise preparation of all purchase orders.
• Serve as the official representative of the Board of Education for attesting signature of the President and/or Vice-President on all requiring their signatures.

Treasurer of the Board:

• Serve as the school district's chief fiscal employee and represent the same at all public meetings.
• Responsible for making all deposits of the school district from all sources as required by State Statute.
• Serve as custodian and treasurer of all school funds and keep account of all funds in the manner described by State Statute and required by the State Bureau of Inspection.
• Compile and file all financial reports as required by State or Federal laws.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for each board member showing revenues, expenditures, balances in various board accounts, and balances remaining in each appropriation.
• Prepare an annual financial (GAAP) report to the Board of Education no later than 150 days from the close of the fiscal year.
• Arrange for depository contracts with eligible financial institutions as required by law and supervise the investment of inactive and interim funds.
• Sign all checks issued for the disbursement of school funds. If incapacitated, the Board of Education may appoint an officer of the district to sign such checks.
• Responsible for the preparation of the payroll function for the employees of the school district and make payment to the licensed teachers.
• Maintain sick leave records on all employees.
• Responsible for the preparation and collection of bills due the school district for building fee rentals, tuition, and other moneys due the school district.
• Official custodian for fiscal records of all federal programs in which the school district is participating.
• Sign purchase orders and contracts certifying that sufficient moneys are available to pay for such purchases.
• Responsible for the issuance and sale of bonds under the statutes of Ohio law.
• Supervise any audits of school or department accounts as required by the Board.

Financial Planning:

• Along with the superintendent, prepare the annual budget and be responsible for the filing of the report as required by statute.
• Along with the superintendent, prepare the appropriations each year and file the annual appropriation resolution.
• Develop procedures for providing the Board of Education information concerning anticipated revenues and expenditures for cash flow projections. Make short-term planning projections (one year or less) along with long term projections of financial needs.

Administrative Duties:

• Perform other duties as may be deemed advisable by the Board of Education which are not in conflict with statutory duties.
• Perform general responsibilities and authority within the framework of the Board of Education policies not covered by laws and regulations of the State of Ohio or Federal government.
• Serve as general administrator of the school insurance program for the assets of the district.
• Serve as liaison officer with the district personnel in providing information about the various fringe benefits provided by the Board of Education.
• Responsible for the supervision, assignment of work duties, and evaluation of all personnel employed in the Treasurer's office.