Welcome to the Business & Finance Department


Contact Information

Telephone  (636) 677-3473
Fax  (636) 677-5480  (Please do not send unsolicited facsimiles)


Ms. Patty Bedborough, Executive Director of Finance (ext. 1118)
Ms. Karen Staelens, Assistant Bookkeeper (ext. 1115) 
Ms. Dawn Douglas, Payroll (ext. 1129)
Ms. Debbie Giorgi, Accounts Payable (ext. 1121)
Ms. Kimberly Beranek, Benefits and Core Data (ext. 1125)

Office Location

2843 Community Lane
High Ridge, MO  63049


The Northwest R-I School District is committed to professional, prudent, and conservative financial management. This is exhibited by the fact that the District's financial records are audited annually by an independent firm of Certified Public Accountants.

The Northwest R-I School District utilizes the computerized accounting system School Information Systems-Financial. The business department is made up of many essential team members including a Certified Public Accountant. The department's daily activities include everything from managing the district's SubFinder system, control of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general bookkeeping, budgeting, and general account management.