The Treasurer's Office oversees the financial operations of the district. The Treasurer's Office staff oversees a
bi-weekly payroll for approximately 800 employees. The district has an annual budget of $96 million.
403(b) Plan Information
All employees, with the exception of private contractors, School Board Members, and student workers, are eligible to participate in the Plain Local 403(b) plan or The Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan (457) immediately upon employment. If you have not yet set up your plan and wish to participate, we have two enrollment periods each year. One starts in January (submit paperwork no later than December) and the other starts in July (submit paperwork no later than June). Please work with your financial consultant and use one of the providers from the list of Approved Investment Providers. Then submit your paperwork to Christine McHugh, in the Treasurer’s Office. Deductions are taken out once a month on the second pay of each month.
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact Christine McHugh in the central office.
Educational Video Regarding 403(b) Plans
Authorized Investment Providers - Plain Local School District
Ameriprise Financial Services - 403(b)
Aspire Financial Services - 403(b)
AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company - 403(b)
GWN Securities
MetLife Resources - 403(b)
MetLife Resources - ROTH 403(b)
PFS-Primerica Shareholders Services - 403(b)
ReliaStar Life (A VOYA Company) - 403(b)
Security Benefit Life - 403(b)
VOYA Financial - 403(b)
Ohio Public Employee’s Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b)
*403(b) and ROTH 403(b) withholdings are the second pay of each month
*457 withholdings may be first and/or second pay of each month
The department is responsible for all accounting, payroll, and financial reporting requirements of the District. The Treasurer of an Ohio school district serves as the Chief Financial Officer and reports directly to the Board of Education. Many of the duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer are outlined in various sections of the Revised Code.
The Treasurer is responsible for the preparation of the annual budget and the publication of an annual report. By law, the Board of Education must adopt a budget by September 30 of each year. Copies of the District's appropriations are available to the general public.
By December 1 of each year, the District must issue an annual financial report. The District publishes financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These statements include financial statements, budget statements, and statistical information about the District and the services and programs it provides. Copies of the District's financial statements are also available to the public.
The Treasurer also serves as the Secretary to the Board of Education. In this role, all contracts, documents, and the official minutes of all Board meetings are kept for safekeeping. Board minutes are public records and are available on the website.
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