Business Services
Business Services Mission Statement
Business Services supports the strategic initiatives of the School District of Menomonee Falls by efficiently and effectively aligning resources, clearly communicating accurate financial information, and providing superior customer service for our students, parents, staff, and the community.
Please contact Keith Brightman at (262) 255-8374 with business services related questions.
Our Fiscal Points of Pride
We have a good bond rating. Our district has a high-grade, long- term bond rating of Aa2 from Moody’s which means we're a reliable investment for borrowing purposes.
We have a healthy fund balance. Our district fund balance sits at 24.3%. We've done a lot of hard work to make sure we have a healthy fund balance. Industry standard is 25%.
We are energy efficient. Our district has saved more than $7 million through energy cost avoidance by finding energy efficiencies across our buildings. We have one of the best facilities team around!
Our municipality's tax rate is one of the lowest in the state. Per the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, our District + Municipality tax rate is in the bottom 14% of all cities & villages. We're ranked 515 out of 596. This year's school tax mill rate is $11.25
Primary Responsibilities
- Budget and Audit
- Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Cash Management and Investments
- Insurance and Risk Management
- Payroll and Benefits
- Purchasing and Accounts Payable
- Financial Planning
Supervision
- Accounting & Payroll
- Facilities and Grounds
- School Nutrition
- Transportation
Department Staff
Keith Brightman, SFO
Jean Erd
Gwen Husslein
