Ridgefield Sch. Dist.

Emergency Messages as of 8:18 AM, Fri. May 29

No information currently posted.

logo

Subscribe to receive FlashAlert messages from Ridgefield Sch. Dist..

Manage my existing Subscription

News Release

Ridgefield School District Receives Clean Audit From Washington State Auditor’s Office - 05/28/26

The Ridgefield School District has once again earned a clean audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office, continuing its record of strong financial management and operational transparency. The audit reviewed the district’s financial statements for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, and accountability compliance with laws and regulations for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 fiscal years. As a result of their review, the State Auditor’s Office found no deficiencies, material weaknesses, or areas of concern.
 

“As stewards of public funds, our highest obligation is to ensure that every dollar entrusted to our District is managed with the utmost integrity, transparency, and care. Public resources do not belong to the state; they belong to the people. Because of this, we must hold ourselves to the highest possible standards of financial oversight.” said Paula McCoy, Ridgefield School District’s Executive Director of Business Services. “Our Business and Central Services team remains committed to meeting all state and federal requirements while ensuring resources are managed responsibly in support of students, staff, and schools.” 
 

Each year, the State Auditor’s Office independently examines school district operations to ensure accuracy, accountability, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The most recent audit assessed the Ridgefield School District’s financial reporting, internal controls, and use of public resources.
 

“We appreciate the careful work of both the State Auditor’s Office and our Business Services team,” said Superintendent Dr. Jenny Rodriquez. “Receiving a clean audit highlights our district’s strong commitment to sound financial practices, accountability, and openness with our community. We remain dedicated to earning and maintaining the confidence of our students, families, staff, and community members through responsible stewardship of public resources.”
 

The full audit report is available on the Washington State Auditor’s Office website at https://sao.wa.gov and on the district website at thersd.org/Audit2024-25.
 

Ridgefield School District recognized at annual WASBO conference

Ridgefield School District was recently recognized at the Washington Association of School Business Officials’ (WASBO) annual conference in Tacoma as one of just nine school districts in Washington state to receive the Washington State Auditor’s Stewardship Award (SASA).
 

Presented by the Washington State Auditor’s Office, the Stewardship Award recognizes local governments, school districts, and state agencies that demonstrate exceptional financial accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility during the audit process. Out of more than 2,400 local and state agencies audited each year, only a select few receive this distinction annually.
 

To qualify for the Stewardship Award, organizations must earn clean audits with no findings, maintain strong internal financial controls, and work proactively with auditors to safeguard public resources. “This recognition reflects Ridgefield School District’s ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship and transparent financial practices in service to students, staff, families, and the community,” said Executive Director of Business Services Paula McCoy.
 

McCoy also participated as a presenter to share RSD’s budget development process with chief fiscal officers across Washington State. “Over the past two years, our Central Services team has worked hard to commit to zero-based budgeting and position management systems to ensure the long-term fiscal health of the district,” said Superintendent Dr. Jenny Rodriquez. “Through thoughtful and intentional decision-making, we are steering Ridgefield through the challenges facing all public school districts in our state.”
 

For more information about Ridgefield School District’s finances, please visit thersd.org/finance.

 

Ridgefield School District Receives Clean Audit From Washington State Auditor’s Office - 05/28/26

The Ridgefield School District has once again earned a clean audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office, continuing its record of strong financial management and operational transparency. The audit reviewed the district’s financial statements for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, and accountability compliance with laws and regulations for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 fiscal years. As a result of their review, the State Auditor’s Office found no deficiencies, material weaknesses, or areas of concern.
 

“As stewards of public funds, our highest obligation is to ensure that every dollar entrusted to our District is managed with the utmost integrity, transparency, and care. Public resources do not belong to the state; they belong to the people. Because of this, we must hold ourselves to the highest possible standards of financial oversight.” said Paula McCoy, Ridgefield School District’s Executive Director of Business Services. “Our Business and Central Services team remains committed to meeting all state and federal requirements while ensuring resources are managed responsibly in support of students, staff, and schools.” 
 

Each year, the State Auditor’s Office independently examines school district operations to ensure accuracy, accountability, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The most recent audit assessed the Ridgefield School District’s financial reporting, internal controls, and use of public resources.
 

“We appreciate the careful work of both the State Auditor’s Office and our Business Services team,” said Superintendent Dr. Jenny Rodriquez. “Receiving a clean audit highlights our district’s strong commitment to sound financial practices, accountability, and openness with our community. We remain dedicated to earning and maintaining the confidence of our students, families, staff, and community members through responsible stewardship of public resources.”
 

The full audit report is available on the Washington State Auditor’s Office website at https://sao.wa.gov and on the district website at thersd.org/Audit2024-25.
 

Ridgefield School District recognized at annual WASBO conference

Ridgefield School District was recently recognized at the Washington Association of School Business Officials’ (WASBO) annual conference in Tacoma as one of just nine school districts in Washington state to receive the Washington State Auditor’s Stewardship Award (SASA).
 

Presented by the Washington State Auditor’s Office, the Stewardship Award recognizes local governments, school districts, and state agencies that demonstrate exceptional financial accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility during the audit process. Out of more than 2,400 local and state agencies audited each year, only a select few receive this distinction annually.
 

To qualify for the Stewardship Award, organizations must earn clean audits with no findings, maintain strong internal financial controls, and work proactively with auditors to safeguard public resources. “This recognition reflects Ridgefield School District’s ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship and transparent financial practices in service to students, staff, families, and the community,” said Executive Director of Business Services Paula McCoy.
 

McCoy also participated as a presenter to share RSD’s budget development process with chief fiscal officers across Washington State. “Over the past two years, our Central Services team has worked hard to commit to zero-based budgeting and position management systems to ensure the long-term fiscal health of the district,” said Superintendent Dr. Jenny Rodriquez. “Through thoughtful and intentional decision-making, we are steering Ridgefield through the challenges facing all public school districts in our state.”
 

For more information about Ridgefield School District’s finances, please visit thersd.org/finance.