Executive Director of Business Services - Vacancy ID: 253028

The School District of La Crosse is accepting applications from candidates for an Executive Director of Business Services beginning in the 2026-2027 school year with a projected start date of July 1, 2026.  The position opening is due to a retirement, so the ideal start date would be in June of 2026 to ensure overlap and effective onboarding, as well as a structured transfer of responsibilities. 

 

The Executive Director of Business Services provides high-level leadership for the district’s financial and operational affairs, including budget development, accounting, purchasing, payroll, benefits, human resources, facility maintenance and management, food service, safety and transportation.  As a key member of the Superintendent’s cabinet, this position ensures compliance with regulations and maximizes resources to maintain district financial stability and provide leadership in support of the district’s mission, vision and strategic plan.

 

The School District of La Crosse has a very healthy financial position.  The community has consistently passed operational referenda every 5 years since 2004 with the last operational referendum passed in 2023 as a six year referendum for $10.75M.  In 2024, the community passed a capital referendum for $53.5M to construct a new elementary school and an addition to a second elementary school resulting in a right-sizing of the school district through the closure of three schools.  The school district has a healthy fund balance with an unassigned fund balance of 21% and a total fund balance of over 40%.  The School District of La Crosse provides a competitive health care plan and excellent post-employment benefits.

 

The pay rate for the 12-month, 260-day position is $164,480 (2025-2026 Pay Rate). 

 

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Applicants are requested not to contact or send application materials to individual building principals. To be given full consideration, please closely follow the application instructions in WECAN and upload the required additional application materials to your WECAN account, including two letters of recommendation.

The School District of La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of actual or perceived: age, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, socio-economic status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender nonconformity, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, citizenship, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state and federal law.

The School District of La Crosse values equity and diversity in our student population as well as staff members. Applications from diverse segments of the population are encouraged and welcomed.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or government, or against any individual(s) who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint. Candidates seeking accommodations during an interview are encouraged to indicate such at the time they are contacted to interview.