Business and Administrative Services

Deputy Superintendent, Ellen Elster
925.942.3418

The Business and Administrative Services Department coordinates the services provided by District Business Services, Fiscal Services, Accounting Services, General Services and Technology Systems. Under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent, the department assists in the development and implementation of policies and provides administrative support to the County Committee on School District Organization.

Business and Administrative Services coordinates the following services:

District Business Services: Provides financial advisory and payroll services to the 18 school districts in Contra Costa County and to the Fiscal Services Department within the County Office of Education. District Business Services is also the regional coordinator for Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) reimbursement.

Accounting Support Services: Provides payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ADA reporting and conference and travel reimbursements for the County Office of Education.

Fiscal Services: Provides all budget and accounting services for the County Office of Education.

General Services: Provides facilities planning, construction management, maintenance and operations and purchasing services for the County Office of Education.

Technology Systems: Provides technology professional development classes, Internet services, equipment repair and other technology support for the County Office of Education and county school districts.