Finance
Chief Financial Officer, Alison Smith
Alison Smith is a graduate of Livonia Public Schools, a current Livonia Public Schools resident, and it was with much joy she returned to the district in 2012 to serve the students, staff, and community.
With over 20 years of experience in public and non-profit accounting at both the university and K-12 levels, Alison began her accounting career at the University of Michigan, where she worked in Sponsored Programs and Banking Services before joining Livonia Public Schools in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University, and a Chief Financial Officer certification from the Michigan School Business Officials organization.
Department Information
The Finance Office is responsible for establishing a comprehensive budget for all district expenditures, overseeing the accounting functions of the district including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls and accounting procedures, overseeing/preparing all applicable local, state, and federal financial reports and overseeing the day-to-day management of the district’s fiscal resources.
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Contact
734-744-2584
Email: kvillase@livoniapublicschools.org
Other Department Staff:
Stacey Sopher, Finance Manager
Tyler Northup, Accountant
Mark Chartier, Accounting Specialist
Katrina Villasenor, Secretary to the CFO
Christina Walters, Accounts Payable
Patty Wischmeyer, Accounts Receivable