Business Services
The Business Services Department has oversight of multiple groups including the Fiscal Services, Technology Services, Food Services, Maintenance and Operations, Transportation, and Bond Project teams . Our teams provide the District with support that ranges from addressing immediate and urgent issues, to participating in long term planning. Each team is staffed to respond to unforeseen circumstances, as well as to participate in the creation and support of the long term financial and operational efficiency of the District.
Business Department
Patrick Gaffney | Deputy Superintendent and Chief Business Official
pgaffney@smfcsd.net
Ana Almen | Confidential Assistant to Deputy Superintendent
aalmen@smfcsd.net
Amy Ruffo | Executive Director of Facilities and Construction
aruffo@smfcsd.net
Blanca Cervantes | Executive Director of Fiscal Services
bcervantes@smfcsd.net
Joseph Siam| Director of Information Technology
jsiam@smfcsd.net
Fran Debost | Director of Child Nutrition Services
fdebost@smfcsd.net
Ryan Haven | Director of Maintenance Operations and Transportation
rhaven@smfcsd.net
District News
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Accepting Applications for Board Trustee Area 3 Vacancy
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Bike Smart, Ride Safe!
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Join us for our ¡Fiesta de Opciones! | Festival of Options!
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A Day of Growth: Preschool Equity Summit Celebrates Milestones in Expanding Access to Early Education
Message Regarding Christina Laskowski