Finance & Operations
FY 2025 BUDGET CENTRAL
The FY 2025 School Department Budget is currently under development.
March 8, 2024 - Public Hearing Budget Presentation at School Committee Meeting
FY 2025 Level Service Budget Book - Interactive Online Version
Calendar and Schedule of Public Meetings for the FY 2025 Budget Development Process
Budget Presentations
The Gloucester Public Schools build our annual budget based on our school and district strengths, and priorities. Each January 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:
April 24, 2024 Budget Update Presentation - School Committee Meeting
April 10, 2024 - Budget Update on Revenue, Position Reductions, and Closing the Funding Gap
March 27, 2024 - FY 2025 Budget Recommendation and City Funding by Superintendent Lummis
March 13, 2024 - FY 2025 Budget Update by Superintendent Lummis
February 14, 2024 - FY 2025 Budget Outlook Presented by Superintendent Lummis
January 23, 2024 - Budget Priorities - O'Maley Middle School, High School
January 17, 2024 - Budget Priorities - Pre-School, Elementary Schools, and Curriculum Instruction
January 10, 2024 – Budget Priorities - Information Technology, Special Education
Finance & Operations Staff Directory
Chief Financial Officer
Gary Frisch
(978) 281-9802
Finance Director
Stephanie Frontiera
sfrontiera@gloucesterschools.com
(978) 281-9803
Accounts Specialist
Stephanie Hendricks
shendricks@gloucesterschools.com
(978) 281-9812
Payroll Specialist
Taylor Hopper
(978) 281-9808
Grants and Student Activities Coordinator
Saskia Nugent
snugent2@gloucesterschools.com
(978) 491-6691
We are located in the center office of
B&F Sub-Committee Reports
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.
Plans for Use of ESSER III Grant Funds
ESSER III implementation plan.pdf