• Business and Finance

    The Office of Business and Finance is responsible for managing the District's Financial Operations. These activities include: development of the District budget; accounting and financial reporting; payroll; employee benefits; facility operations and improvements; school lunch programs; workmen's compensation; property and liability claims and tuition/tax credit billing.

    Department Staff
    John Brazeal
    Chief Financial Officer
    314-854-6011
    johnbrazeal@claytonschools.net

    Erin Lee
    Administrative Assistant to the Office of Business and Finance | Benefit Specialist
    314-854-6024    
    erinlee@claytonschools.net

    Brent Bell, CPA
    Director of Finance
    314-854-6025
    brentbell@claytonschools.net

    Tisha Pruitt
    Accountant | Internal Auditor
    314-854-6026
    latishapruitt@claytonschools.net

    Linda Benz
    Payroll Specialist
    314-854-6029    
    lindabenz@claytonschools.net

    Deanna Allen
    Accounts Payable Supervisor
    314-854-6027    
    deannaallen@claytonschools.net


    Key Areas of Responsibility:

    • Budget
    • Accounting
    • Payroll
    • Employee benefits
    • Employee time reports
    • Facility improvements
    • School lunch programs
    • Tuition/tax credit billing
    • Workers' compensation
    • Property and liability claims