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Austin Public Schools

401 3rd Ave NW
Austin, MN  55912
507-460-1900

District Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30AM - 4:30PM

Finance and Operations

The Finance & Operations Department of Austin Public Schools (ISD #492) monitors and oversees a budget in excess of $100 million. This includes the General (operating) Fund, Food Service Fund, Community Services Fund, Debt Service Fund, Trust and Agency Fund, the Insurance Internal Services Fund and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Internal Service Fund.

The Finance & Operations Department includes payroll, employee benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting and fixed asset management.

The Executive Director of Finance and Operations also oversees Facility Services, Food & Nutrition Services and Transportation Services.

In addition, the Executive Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for the implementation of “Excellence in Resource Management”. This strategic priority focuses on aligning resources to meet the needs of the robust strategic plan while ensuring the long term fiscal health of the District.

Finance and Operations Documents

Executive Director of Finance and Operations
Todd Lechtenberg
507-460-1913
todd.lechtenberg@austin.k12.mn.us

Controller
Amy Hauser
507-460-1907
amy.hauser@austin.k12.mn.us

Finance Assistant
Sherri Wessels
507-460-1909
sherri.wessels@austin.k12.mn.us

Payroll Specialist
Jenny Sayles
507-460-1905
jenny.sayles@austin.k12.mn.us

Benefits Specialist 
Kelley Gerlach
507-460-1906
kelley.gerlach@austin.k12.mn.us

Accounts Payable
Rachel Ausrud
507-460-1908
rachel.ausrud@austin.k12.mn.us