The Business Office is led by Business Administrator Katie DeRiso who also serves as the Secretary to the Board of Education.  In this role Ms. DeRiso is responsible for the day-to-day fiscal operations of the District and ensuring that the district operates efficiently and in accordance with all federal, state and accounting laws, regulations and code.   Areas that fall under the business office include facilities, budget development and oversight, vendor contracts, food service operations, purchasing, accounts payable, transportation services, risk management, benefit programs and payroll.  In addition she oversees the preparation of the financial statements of the district and coordinates the annual audit.

Ms. DeRiso has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Temple University and completed her MBA in Management at Centenary University.  She started her career in public accounting with Nisivoccia, specializing in school board and municipal audits. Ms. DeRiso is active in several professional organizations including the Morris County Association of School Business Officials and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials.