OSD BUSINESS MANAGER
supervises activities and staff of the Business Services Unit, Supply/Warehouse, Food Service Department, and Building and Grounds Maintenance Departments.

Business Services Unit

is responsible for managing the school’s approximately $9,000,000.00 budget (95% state, 5% federal) and overseeing the daily business operations of the school.  All financial transactions, contractual agreements, grant records and reporting are completed by the business staff. OSD Business Services is located Long Hall, 3^rd floor and provides the services of the main office for visitor’s registration/reception, switchboard services and mail center.

Applications, records and determinations for school lunch program, E-Rate and state/Federal grants are maintained by business services.  The Students’ Trust Accounts, School Activity Accounts and Student Petty Cash are maintained by the Business Services Unit as well.   

Supply & Warehouse

• Provides supplies for school operations,

• Coordinates ordering of equipment/supplies from statewide contracts and vendors,

• Receives all purchases,

• Maintains an operational capability and accountability of stocked warehouse supplies,

• Conducts/supervises inventories required by state/federal agencies,

• Controls the accountability of consumable foods,

• Coordinates the disposal of state property,

• Processes transfers.

Food Services

• Provides three meals per day for all students during the school year. 

• Assures compliance with school lunch program for breakfast and noon meals

• Provides snacks, sack lunches, special dinners, banquets and other functions.

• Maintains records, menus, recipe files, inspection certificates and compliance documents for this area.

Building Maintenance Department

is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all buildings on the main campus plus the Outdoor Classroom on the 60 acres located across highway 7 southeast of the campus. The department contains the following classifications each having their own areas of responsibility: 1 Construction/ Maintenance Operations Manager, 1 Administrative Technician, 3 Construction/Maintenance Technicians, 1 Automotive/Engine Repairman, 1 Electrician, 1 Contract Plumber, 2 Physical Plant Operators, 3 Housekeeping/Custodial Workers and 3 Fire Safety/Security Officers.

The department is responsible for all forms of structural repairs and performs minor remodels as needed. The school Motor Pool has a total of 22 vehicles used to transport students and staff for educational/home going and staff functions. The technical trades (Electrician & Plumber) are responsible for the repair of the electrical systems, plumbing systems and heating and air conditioning as required. Fire Safety/Security is responsible for insuring that the students and staff are safe and secure from intruders and that all buildings are monitored for fires and assist in the evacuation of students and staff in case of an emergency. Housekeeping/Custodial personnel insure that the facilities are well maintained and clean at all times to insure a healthy environment. The Power Plant operators insure that the cooling and heating loop systems are maintained at all times.

The Construction/Maintenance Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the department as well as coordinates new projects and oversees the projects until they are complete. The Administrative Technician process all applicable paperwork to insure operational accountability at all time

Grounds Maintenance

• The OSD groundskeeper and the equipment operator maintain the 37.5 acre campus and the operations of the horticulture center/greenhouse.  The Grounds keeping staff are responsible for mowing, seeding, sodding and fertilizing, as well as leaf clean-up and snow removal.