Finance & Operations
FY 2026 BUDGET CENTRAL
The FY 2026 School Department Budget is currently under development.
Budget Presentations
The Gloucester Public Schools build our annual budget based on our school and district strengths, and priorities. Each year our schools and departments begin the public component of our budget development process by presenting their priorities, their strengths, and the work they are doing in these areas to the School Committee's Building & Finance Subcommittee. The public can view notable budget information by clicking on one of the links below:
March 19 - B&F Subcommittee Budget Presentation
March 12, 2025 - FY 2026 Budget Outlook Presented by Superintendent Lummis
February 2025 - Budget Priorities - O'Maley Middle School, High School
February 2025 - Budget Priorities - Pre-School, Elementary Schools, and Curriculum Instruction
February 2025 – Budget Priorities - Information Technology, Special Education
Finance & Operations Staff Directory
Chief Financial Officer
Gary Frisch
gfrisch@gloucesterschools.com
(978) 281-9802
Finance Director
Cody Marshall
codymarshall@gloucesterschools.com
(978) 281-9803
Payroll Specialist
Taylor Hopper
payroll@gloucesterschools.com
(978) 281-9808
Accounts Payable Specialist
Mariam Melvin
mmelvin@gloucesterschools.com
(978) 281-9812
Grants and Student Activities Coordinator
Saskia Nugent
snugent2@gloucesterschools.com
(978) 491-6691
We are located in the center office of
The goal of the School Finance & Operations Office is to provide the financial support and information necessary to fulfill the educational mission of the Gloucester Public Schools.
Our staff
works with the Superintendent to prepare the annual school budget.
processes the purchase orders and payment of invoices to provide the supplies, materials, and services necessary to keep the schools in operation.
processes deposits from all departments including Food Services, Athletics, and Pre-School; as well as a number of smaller accounts.
processes receipts for Federal and State Grants.
monitors the financial operation through the reporting segment of the Munis Accounting System.
provides timely reports to the Superintendent, School Committee, Directors, and Principals to help with their decision-making and monitoring of their individual budgets.
processes the payroll for approximately 650 employees.
reconciles financial information with City Hall.