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ALVIN MCDANIEL

296 Arcadia Avenue,
Uniondale,NY 11553
516-776-4461

SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICAL​

  • Administering and enforcing the provisions and regulations of state and federal laws, the Commissioner of Education, and the Board of Education; establishing procedures for            maintaining all financial records that are required by law and policy.
  • Assisting the Superintendent in long-range budget development and directing the process of school funds to ensure that the district derives maximum benefits for the prudent           expenditure of school dollars.
  • Developing the annual budget, including administering a budget control system for the district, supervising the accounting of all income and expenditures, and assuming                     responsibility for the receipt and expenditure of school district funds.
  • Supervises the Assistant Business Administrator for Operations in managing all bond and capital projects, including future projects.
  • Supervises the Treasurer for the completion of monthly and annual financial reports and other statistical reports.
  • Supervising the district’s support services including finance, facilities, transportation, food service and safety/security through the Assistant Business Administrator for                        Operations
  • Establishes procedures resulting in the effective operation of the Business Office.
  • Acting as the Purchasing Agent in developing and administering the bidding and quotation program of the district.
  • Planning, directing, and coordinating functions of all the operations efforts.
  • Developing and maintaining safety programs, policies, and procedures of the district.
  • Supervising the Assistant Business Administrator for Operations in managing the district’s construction, insurance, and energy programs
  • Assisting in contract negotiations.
  • Coordinating district operations with other educational and municipal agencies.
  • Overseeing and implementing professional development, supervision, and evaluation program for operations department staff.
  • Creating and supporting a district office environment dedicated to continuous improvement.
  • Fostering positive relations with all stakeholders through communication and customer service.
  • Supervises the maintenance of personnel records.
  • Maintains records of receipts and expenditures and bonded indebtedness.
  • Coordinates inventory and insurance functions.
  • Reviews and creates new purchasing procedures and policies.
  • Contributing member of the Districtwide School Safety Team supplying insights into the district’s lock-down and lock-out procedures.
  • Work in conjunction with the Security Supervisor in recruiting, supervising, and evaluating security personnel.
  • Work jointly with Nassau BOCES personnel to expand and maintain the district’s technology network which includes work with Cloud-Based Security, E-Rate Program, and ECF.
  • Bonds saving over $500K
  • Full conversion of financial software districtwide incorporating Absence Management & Biometric Time Recording.
  • Special Project – Athletic Fields and Records Storage.
  • Energy Performance Contract ~ Phase Two ~ Energy Savings of $15M over 15 years.
  • Lowered Fiscal Stress Rating from Moderate Stress to No Stress.
  • Established direct ACH payments with vendors & direct deposit with Medicare Reimbursement Part B for retirees.
  • Promoted positive cash flow during pandemic with FICA deferral.
  • Created a Board Agenda review system.
  • Initiated applications for all federal grants funding & submitted final documents for funding totaling over $20M.
  • Successfully managed operations and spending resulting in audits with no material weakness for seven years.
All things financial