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Business Services

About

Welcome to the SVUSD Business Services webpage. Here, you'll find essential resources and information about the district's financial operations and initiatives, which can be accessed by scrolling down. Our goal is to ensure fiscal stability and transparency while supporting high-quality educational opportunities for all students.

Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

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Staff Forms & Resources

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing

There will be a Public Hearing at 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees to receive public comment regarding the Proposed Budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year. The SVUSD 2025-2026 Proposed Budget will be submitted as part of the annual process for approving the Budget. Each district’s board must hold at least one public hearing to solicit the recommendations and comments of members of the public regarding the revenues and expenditures proposed to be included in the budget. 

An electronic version of the Proposed Budget will be posted on the SVUSD website and physical copies will be available at the District Main Office, located at 17850 Railroad Ave, from May 30 through June 5, 2025, during business hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. For questions, please contact Associate Superintendent of Business Serivices Rena Seifts.

2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET

Contact Us

Associate Superintendent
Rena Seifts
rseifts@sonomaschools.org
Phone: 707-935-4249		 Administrative Assistant to the Associate Superintendent
Margaret Ludlow
mludlow@sonomaschools.org
Phone: 707-935-4249		 Manager Business Services
Harrold Wigg
hwigg@sonomaschools.org
Phone: 707-935-4249
Administrative Support Assistant
Jo Fichtenberg
jfichtenberg@sonomaschools.org
Phone: 707-935-1614		 Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable
Summer Elliott
selliott@sonomaschools.org
Phone: 707-933-4021		 Accounting Technician - Accounts Receivable
Annette Albini
aalbini@sonomaschools.org
Phone: 707-935-4215
Payroll Analyst: Last Names A-L
Melanie Smith
mrsmith@sonomaschools.org
Phone: 707-935-6095		 Payroll Analyst: Last Names M-Z
Lynnea Spencer
lspencer@sonomaschools.org
Phone: 707-935-6009		  

Resources & Information

  • 2025-26 Proposed Budget

    This document provides an overview of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District's Proposed Budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. It includes financial summaries, multi-year projections, and details on revenue sources and expenditures. The budget aims to ensure fiscal stability while maintaining high-quality educational opportunities for all students.

  • Citizens' Oversight Committee

    The committee ensures that bond funds are used wisely for school improvements, such as building new schools, upgrading existing facilities, and purchasing land. Importantly, bond funds are not used for everyday school operations like salaries or ongoing expenses.

  • School Impact / Developer Fees

    Sonoma Valley USD levies developer fees on new, remodeled, and additional residential and commercial projects to fund school facility improvements. Review fee rates, application procedures, and detailed information on how these fees support our schools. Visit this page to learn more.

  • Bond Facilities and Projects

    This section contains documents and information regarding school facilities improvement projects. Access RFQs, agreements, project plans, schedules, board updates, and FAQs, showcasing the district’s commitment to enhancing educational environments.

  • Government Claim Form

    This form is used to file a claim against SVUSD for injury or damages. Please review the warning on the form regarding potential cost recovery.

Business Services Documents

  • AB1200

    Click here to access documents related to AB 1200, which ensures fiscal accountability and oversight of California school districts through budget and financial report reviews.

  • Adopted Budgets

    Approved financial plans for each fiscal year, detailing the Sonoma Valley Unified School District's anticipated revenues and expenditures.

  • Interim Reports

    Interim reports provide a snapshot of the district's financial condition during the fiscal year. These reports include detailed budget information, multi-year projections, and cash flow estimates, helping to ensure transparency and fiscal responsibility.

  • Unaudited Actuals

    Unaudited Actuals provide preliminary financial reports for California school districts, detailing revenue and expenditure data before the final audit.

  • Audit Reports

    Audit reports provide detailed reviews of SVUSD's financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting standards and fiscal responsibility.

  • Bond Audits

    Bond audit reports provide detailed financial reviews of bond fund expenditures and ensure compliance with approved projects and financial standards.

  • County Review Letters

    Archive of County Review Letters, including responses and evaluations of SVUSD's adopted budgets and interim financial reports. These documents provide insights into the county's review and feedback on the district's financial planning and compliance.

  • Developer Fees Report

    Developer Fee Reports provide detailed accounts of income, expenditures, and fund balances related to developer fees. These reports ensure transparency and compliance with financial regulations for school improvement projects.

  • EPA Education Protection Account

    The EPA Funding and Expenditures Reports detail the allocation and use of funds from the Education Protection Account. These reports provide transparency on how the funds are utilized to support educational programs and services.