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 Info
District News
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