School Business Administrator

Contact Info
Valerie Wilson
School Business Administrator


Office Location
765 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: 973-733-8467
Fax: 973-733-7161

Office of Operations and Finance

The School Business Administrator supervises and supports the Division of Support Services, which includes the Division of Finance and Operations, Budget, Fixed Assets, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Security Services, Facility Management, Design and Construction, Food Services, Pupil Transportation and Payroll.

The School Business Administrator communicates with various officials in the State of New Jersey, school officials, City and County officials along with outside agencies concerning the district’s operations budget matters.

The School Business Administrator makes critical decisions in the use of funds; and is responsible for maintaining and preparing budget documents regarding all finances within the district. She is also responsible for overseeing a budget of $957 million for the Newark Public Schools District.