Administrative Services
North Central ESD provides Administrative Support and Services for school districts within our region as well as internal business operations, including internal accounting services and training to ESD staff. Our goal is to provide ESD staff with quality service and ensure compliance with state and federal governmental regulations.
North Central ESD Administrative Services provides expertise in the following categories:
- Fiscal Services and State Reporting provides guidance that helps districts undertake new projects, complete State-required reporting, and navigate the complex educational financial and regulatory environment. Our team can provide support through counseling, advice, on-site collaboration, and issue review.
- Business Operations and Contract Services provides financial services to districts that are in transition, or need support.
- Information Service Center provides software support to the Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (WSIPC) member districts utilizing the Skyward School Management system.
Department Vision
- Support, train and strengthen our districts by providing the best alternative
- Be the “go to” agency for support, training, fiscal advice, and industry best practices
- Recognize that individually we have answers, but together we create solutions
Resources
- Department of Labor and Industries
- DRS – Department of Retirement, Employer Services
- DSHS – New Hire Reporting
- ESD – Employment Security Department
- HCA – Health Care Authority
- IRS – Forms and Publications
- OFM – Office of Financial Management
- OSPI – School Apportionment and Financial Services
- RCW – Search for revised code of Washington
- SAO – State Auditors Office
- WAC – Search for Washington Administrative Code
- WASBO – Washington Association of School Business Officials
- WASWUG – Washington State WESPaC Users Group
- WSIPC – Washington School and Information Processing Cooperative
Administrative Services Programs
Latest Program News
NCESD Rolls Out Bicycle Education To First Schools In Region
As part of the historic Move Ahead Washington transportation bill, passed in March 2022, a school-based bicycle safety education program is rolling out to grades 3-8 Physical Education classes across Washington. NCESD has been selected by the grant provider, Cascade Bicycle Club, as a first-year partner and has already delivered bikes to four schools in North Central Washington.
North Central Career Connect Washington Network Secures Grant Funding
The North Central CCW Network is excited to announce that it has successfully secured $394,000 in grant funding through the Washington State Employment Security Department to support the regional collaborative effort through June of 2025.
Methow Valley School District CTE Director Recognized with Regional Career Connected Learning Award
Dr. Grant Storey, Career and Technical Education Director, Dual Credit and Technology Coordinator for the Methow Valley School District was presented with this award for his remarkable efforts to modernize and enhance career and technical education in the Methow Valley.