Budget and Finances
The Financial Services Department includes the Payroll and Tax Office and is responsible for budget, campus & student activity funds, cash & investment management, fixed assets, general accounting, and grant accounting.
The Director of Financial Services reports to the Deputy Superintendent of Business and Support Services who has overall responsibility for the financial matters of the district.
The Clear Creek Independent School District strives to meet a high standard for financial transparency. We hope that the following information provides better insight into the District’s financial operations:
Quick Links
Texas Comptroller Transparency
Awards and Recognition
The District has been recognized by state, national and international organizations for strong stewardship of tax dollars along with efficient budgeting and financial reporting practices. The District currently receives the following:
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Above Standard Achievement by the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
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Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO)
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Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
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Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO)
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AA credit rating by Standard & Poor’s and AA+ by Fitch
Department Contacts
Alice Benzaia, CPA, RTSBA
Chief Financial Officer
281-284-0189
Jeff Kohlenberg
Controller
Jena Brown
Executive Assistant to Alice Benzaia
281-284-0181
Denise Lewandowski
Accounting Assistant
281-284-0189
TBD
Internal Auditor
281-284-0184
Nancy Burge, CPA, RTSBA
Accountant - Cash Management
281-284-0190
Sarah Thomas
Accountant - Activity Funds
281-284-0195
Paige Fahey
Accountant - Budget, Capital Assets, SPED Grants
281-284-0197
Scott Kohler, RTSBA, SFO, CGFM
Accountant - Grants
281-284-0203
Clara Revill
Accounts Payable Manager
281-284-0196
Pam Carrington, RTSBA
Payroll Coordinator
281-284-0250
Location:
Education Support Center
2425 E. Main St.
League City, Texas 77573