Business Office

The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Business Office is dedicated to providing support and fiscal guidance to the School Board, School Administration, and staff so they may focus on addressing the academic, socio-emotional and extracurricular needs of our students. The Business Office performs many tasks associated with the non-academic areas of the District, including:

• Development of the annual budget
• Tax Collections
• Accounting for General Fund transactions
• Monthly reporting to the School Board
• Ensuring adequate internal controls over financial resources
• Accounting for Capital Fund transactions (construction and renovation expenses)
• Processing of  payroll
• Purchasing of materials, supplies
• Entering into contracts with vendors and service providers
• Payment of the District’s financial obligations (accounts payable)
• Annual financial reporting to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Managing  property/casualty/liability insurance policies and associated claims
• Managing outstanding debt (new debt issuances and restructuring of existing debt)
• Managing Federal, State, and Local Audits
• Oversight of the Transportation Department
• Oversight of the Food Service Program

Tax Office Operating Hours:

From July 1, 2026, to August 13, 2026:

• Monday and Friday: Closed

• Tuesday to Thursday:

        - Morning Hours:8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

              -Processing Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

             - Afternoon Hours: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

From August 17, 2026, to June 30, 2027:

• Monday: Closed

• Tuesday to Friday:

         - Morning Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

              -Processing Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

             - Afternoon Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

*The Drop Box is available 24/7.