Skip to navigation Northfield Public Schools Menu HOME ABOUT DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES CURRENT: FINANCE ABOUT Departments & Services Buildings & Grounds Child Nutrition Services Cultural Liaison Finance Health Services Human Resources Special Services Instructional Services Technology Services Mission & Guiding Documents District Committees School Board Charter School Support Handbooks Staff Directory Enrollment Transportation Volunteer Northfield Public Schools, ISD #659 201 Orchard Street South Northfield, MN 55057 PHONE: 507.663.0600 FAX: 507.663.0611 Send an Email MATT HILLMANN, ED.D., Superintendent Email the Superintendent Staff Directory DID YOU KNOW? The Finance Department exists to facilitate good stewardship of our financial resources so the district can deliver educational excellence that empowers all learners to engage in our dynamic world. Our finance professionals are dedicated to financial management systems that efficiently and effectively maximize the tax payer dollars entrusted to us. Finance Team 82% of our annual operating budget is for direct student instruction and support Our District’s AA+ S&P Bond Rating (second highest possible rating) is a testament to our strong fiscal oversight. Northfield’s annual operating fund expenditures per student is $13,897 for FY19. According to the MN Department of Education profiles, our spending is $288 per student lower than the state average. Our self-insured health insurance plan for employees has not increased premiums in six years. Northfield received the School Finance Award from the MN Department of Education for 2019 financial reporting. This is the eighth year in a row we have received this honor. Previous Slide ◀︎ Next Slide ▶︎ 2020-21 Budget Resources All funds FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY & REPORTING The Northfield Public Schools finance department takes great pride in being transparent with our community. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information provided below please contact Val Mertesdorf, Director of Finance. BUDGET REPORTS FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS MN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - BUDGET PUBLICATION NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ISD #659 201 Orchard Street South, Northfield, MN 55057 p 507.663.0600 / f 507.663.0611 Our Schools QUICK LINKS CONTACT EMPLOYMENT NEWS REPORT AN ABSENCE STAFF DIRECTORY PRIVACY POLICY Site Map Back to Top © 2021 Northfield Public Schools. All Rights Reserved.