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  • The responsibilities under the supervision and direction of the Chief Deputy Finance and Operations Officer (CDFO) encompass financial planning, accounting functions and support services to the schools and administration. The departments under the direct supervision of the CDFO include: Financial Services, Procurement, Computer Information Services, Instructional Technology, Maintenance & Operations, Child Nutrition, Safety & Security, Grants & Program Development, Athletics and Transportation. As the District's Treasurer, the CDFO oversees and directs the budgets and financial activities of all district funding sources including operating, capital, magnet and federal funds.

    For more financial information, visit the Finance and Accounting Home Page

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Contact Us

  • Chief Deputy Finance and Operations: Kelsey Bailey
    810 W. Markham
    Little Rock, AR 72201
    Telephone: 501-447-1010
    Fax: 501-447-1159

    Executive Assistant to the Chief Deputy Finance and Operations Officer
    Marilyn Hopson
    501-447-1011


    CFO Contacts:

    Chief Deputy Finance and Operations Officer
    Kelsey Bailey
    501-447-1010

    Executive Assistant to the Chief Deputy Finance and Operations Officer
    Marilyn Hopson
    501-447-1011

    Athletics
    John Daniels
    501-447-2062

    Child Nutrition
    Stephanie Walker-Hynes
    501-447-2452

    Computer Information Services
    John Ruffins
    501-447-1312

    Finance & Accounting
    Jean Ring
    501-447-1089

    Grants & Program Development
    Linda Young
    501-447-3372

    Maintenance & Operations
    Mike Ellis
    501-447-5252

    Procurement
    Darral Paradis
    501-447-2262

    Safety & Security
    Ron Self
    501-447-2077  

    Transportation
    Theresa Kirklin
    501-447-7559