Finance and Operations
The Finance Department is responsible for compiling the district budget, processing payables, receivables and payroll. The department uses conservative assumptions, projections and budgeting practices to successfully manage the district’s finances. In accordance with state law, District 196 has an independent audit performed each year. Results of the annual audits are included in the annual financial report.
To ensure active community participation in and understanding of the district’s budget planning process, District 196 has a Budget Advisory Council that meets throughout the year. Find out more information about the council.
Contact
Christopher Onyango-Robshaw,
Director of Finance
651-423-7748
Christopher.Onyango-Robshaw@district196.org
Awards and Honors
For the 16th year in a row, District 196 earned the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).
ASBO has awarded District 196 its Meritorious Budget Award for excellence in budget presentation during the 2018-19 budget year.
Budget Process and Timelines
The complete budget cycle can be viewed as a continuous five-step process shown below. Each of these steps requires board approval and is open for public inspection and comments. The process used by the school district is mandated by state law.
Administration
Christopher Onyango-Robshaw
Director of Finance and Operations
Christopher.Onyango-Robshaw@district196.org
651-423-7748
Stephanie Rudie
Executive Assistant to the Director
Stephanie.Rudie@district196.org
651-423-7715
Jolene Kroschel-Salmonson
Project Manager Software Conversion
Jolene.Kroschel-Salmonson@district196.org
651-423-7752
Finance and Operations Fax: 651-423-7787/7788
Student Information
Kim Reis
Student Information Supervisor
Kim.Reis@district196.org
651-423-7644
Nancy Massey
Student Information Secretary
Nancy.Massey@district196.org
651-423-7641
Linda Rieth
Student Information Secretary
Linda.Rieth@district196.org
651-423-7640
Carol Zenner
Archivist
Carol.Zenner@district196.org
651-423-7790
Transcript Release Information Line
651-423-7710
Payroll
Francisca Blackman
Supervisor of Payroll Information Systems
Francisca.Blackman@district196.org
651-423-7754
Sandra Feyder
Payroll Specialist (Teachers/Nurses)
Sandra.Feyder@district196.org
651-423-7747
Tyler Hernesman
Payroll Specialist (Custodians/Bldg. Chiefs/Vehicle Techs)
Tyler.Hernesman@district196.org
651-423-7766
Nancy LaQua
Payroll Specialist
nancy.laqua@district196.org
651-423-7763
Cindy Stiles
Payroll Specialist (Co-Curricular/Additional Services/Students)
Cindy.Stiles@district196.org
651-423-7764
Mick Tschida
Payroll Specialist (Food Service)
mick.tschida@district196.org
651-423-7744
Anthony Wieneke
Payroll Specialist (Admin/Clerical/Special Staff)
anthony.wieneke@district196.org
651-423- 7711
Finance
Danny DuChene
Coordinator of Finance
Daniel.DuChene@district196.org
651-423-7780
Adam Lloyd
Controller
Adam.Lloyd@district196.org
651-423-7717
Sheila Rustad
Accounting Specialist (Accounting)
Sheila.Rustad@district196.org
651-423-7765
To Be Determined
Manager of Financial Systems/Reporting/Compliance
Pam Stanley
Accounting Specialist (Financial Systems)
Pam.Stanley@district196.org
651-423-7753
Kim Woods
Accounting/Payroll Analyst
Kim.Woods@district196.org
651-423-7649
Accounts Payable
Michelle Grossman
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Michelle.Grossman@district196.org
651-423-7783
Jane Anderson
Accounts Payable Associate
Jane.Anderson@district196.org
651-423-7751
Nicole Otte
Accounts Payable Associate
nicole.otte@district196.org
651-423-7757
Melanie Rogne
Accounts Payable Audit Analyst
Melanie.Rogne@district196.org
651-423-7756
Julie Vuong
Accounts Payable Associate
julie.vuong@district196.org
651-423-7743