The primary goal of Business Services is to support all financial functions and reporting for the school system and to work cooperatively with the school district's staff to maximize available educational resources through efficient and effective utilization of funds.

Major services include: payroll; purchasing; accounting; accounts receivable; accounts payable, budget development and monitoring; state reporting; records management; reporting and compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations; management of employee and student insurance programs; employee benefits; monitoring funds of individual schools; and training of school accounting personnel.

Erica Setzer
Chief Finance Officer
910-272-5004 ext 3401
erica.setzer@robeson.k12.nc.us

Hugh McIlwain
Assistant Director of Finance/Internal Affairs
jason.mcilwain@robeson.k12.nc.us
910-272-5013 ext. 3402

Kimberly Rayas
Accounts Payable (Federal)
kimberly.rayas@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 272-5013 ext .3422

Valerie Bethea
Local Bookkeeper
valerie.bethea@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 272-5013 ext 3424

Tonya Collins
Capital Outlay/Worker's Comp.
tonya.collins@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 272-5013 ext 3423

Regina Branch
State/IEA Bookkeeper
regina.branch@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 272-5013 ext 3421

PAYROLL CONTACTS

Keisa Arnette
Schools & Child Nutrition
keisa.arnette@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 272-5013 ext 3411

Vanessa Hunt
Schools & Central Office
vanessa.hunt2@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 272-5013 ext 3414

Vacant
Schools & Transportation
@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 272-5013 ext 3412

Margie Herthel
Health Insurance / Disability
marjorie.herthel@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 272-5013 ext 3415

Lisa Hunt
Salary Exceptions/Reports
lisa.hunt@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 272-5013 ext 3413

Angela McCormick
Benefits Clerk/Disability
angela.mccormick@robeson.k12.nc.us
(910) 671-6000 ext 3430

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