Welcome to the Business Office
Business Office
The Fredonia Central School District Business Office functions as the finance and budgeting arm of the District. It is responsible for most of the financial aspects of the District including, but not limited to the following: budgeting, audit management, accounting, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, inventory and asset management, employee benefits administration and tax collection.
Additionally, the Business Office is responsible for the oversight of most non-instructional services such as: capital projects, Buildings and Grounds, transportation, food service, Worker’s Compensation, and residency issues.
The Fredonia Central School District contracts with an internal controls auditor and an internal claims auditor to review all District finances. The auditors report directly to the Fredonia Central School District Board of Education. In addition, an external audit is performed annually by a contracted authority who reports to the Fredonia Central School District Board of Education.
Purchasing and contracting for all services, equipment and supplies are handled through this office in accordance with New York State regulations.
The office also provides important budget information to state and federal agencies, the Board of Education, district staff and administration, and the Superintendent.
The Business Office is located in room #603 on the Main Campus.
Business Office Contacts
Mr. John Forbes
Business Administrator
(716) 679-1581 x2760
jforbes@fcsd.wnyric.org
Ms. Kimberly Bingenheimer
Assistant School Business Executive
(716) 679-1581 x2762
kbingenheimer@fcsd.wnyric.org
Ms. Darcie Bigelow
Account Clerk
(716) 679-1581 x2761
dbigelow@fcsd.wnyric.org
Mrs. Stephanie Deszcz
Account Clerk
(716) 679-1581 x2762739
sdeszcz@fcsd.wnyric.org
Mr. David Winchell
Head Custodian
(716) 679-1581 x2773
dwinchell@fcsd.wnyric.org
Mr. Randy Penharlow
Head of Buildings and Grounds
(716) 679-1581 x2724
rpenharlow@fcsd.wnyric.org