Vallerie Martin
Chief Financial Officer

918-647-7700

• Cheryl Duncan – Encumbrance Clerk
• Rise’ McCoy – Activity Fund Custodian
• Sheila Nichols – Federal Claims Clerk
• Sherry Stacy – Payroll Clerk
• Kelly Watson – Superintendent Secretary / Minutes Clerk

The primary goals of the Financial Services Department are to:

• protect and enhance the financial well-being of the district  

• maintain compliance with state law and Board of Education policy in the handling of all financial activity of Poteau Public Schools

Other objectives include:

• install and preserve proper internal controls for the purpose of safeguarding property
• contribute counsel to the Board of Education and district administration on financial matters 
• conduct strategic planning for the purchase and utilization of district resources  
• supply payroll and employee benefits services to employees  
• administer treasury activities to include the investing of idle funds in a manner that returns the greatest benefit to the district and provide accounting and timely reporting of relevant financial information