Finance & Administration

The division of Finance and Administration includes the support services listed on the left. All functions included in this division exist to further the mission of “Excellence in Teaching and Learning for All” as service centers for the schools.

Budget and Financial Statements

As in all previous years, the most recent audit, conducted by Matlock Clements, Certified Public Accountants, provided the FSD with an “unqualified opinion,” which demonstrates a judgment of “no reservation” as to the fairness of presentation of a company’s financial statements and their conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Bond Rating

The FSD has been given an Aa1 (Very Strong) Financial Strength Rating by Moody’s, signifying the district’s commitment to responsible spending.

head shot of David Esslinger, wearing blue suit and tie

David Esslinger, Ed.D., Associate Director of Schools for Finance and Administration

Robbie Lerche, Administrative Assistant

ESSER 3.0 Budget

In response to COVID-19, the U.S. Congress passed several pieces of legislation that sent billions of dollars in relief funds to states. Tennessee received, in total, $4.2 billion to be spent on schools across the state in three phases. This is known as the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, and for the third phase that was included in the American Rescue Plan, FSSD has been granted $594,860.

This funding has helped FSD schools address the impact that the pandemic has had – and continues to have – on our schools and students. Districts across the state identified approaches to lessen the effect of the pandemic, as well as how to provide relief from the lasting effects of COVID-19. FSD has identified factors that may be needed for student success within the parameters set forth by Congress and the Department of Education at the federal and state levels.

FSD ESSER 3.0 information

Tax Relief for the Elderly 

The FSSD participates in the Williamson County Broad-Based Tax Relief for the Elderly program, administered by the Williamson County Trustee’s Office.

Forms

Finance and Administration Organizational Structure and Chart

First page of the PDF file: Finance_Administration_OrgChart2024-25