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Business Office Overview

Business Office Overview

Sunnybrook School Distirct 171 Business Office handles all financial transactions for the district including budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, investing, equipment inventory, insurance, financial compliance, and financial reporting. The Business Office staff prides itself on accurate and timely financial reporting and accountability for taxpayer funds.

Meet the Business Office Team

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Mr. David Shrader, Chief School Buisness Offical

 
David Shrader has been a dedicated Chief School Business Official at Sunnybrook SD171 since 2015, specializing in financial planning, budgeting, and resource management to support student success. In addition to overseeing school finances, he manages Food Service, Human Resources, Transportation, and Facilities & Maintenance, ensuring efficient operations across multiple departments.
 

Prior to this role, he spent 21 years at Thornton Fractional North High School, serving as a teacher, coach, dean, union president, and assistant principal. His leadership and commitment to education were shaped by his diverse experiences in both the classroom and administration.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University, as well as a Master’s degree in School Administration from Chicago State University. Additionally, he earned his CSBO endorsement from Governors State University and is a licensed CPA.

Before transitioning into education, he began his career as an auditor with Grant Thornton, building a strong foundation in finance and accounting that continues to guide his work in school business operations.

 

Phone:  708.895.0750 x2204
E-mail: dshrader@sd171.org

Business Office Staff

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Shari Hooton, Accounts Payable & Payroll

Phone: 708.895.0750 x2201

Email: shooton@sd171.org

Stevens Amendment

Disclosure of Federal Participation (Stevens Amendment) Projects or programs funded in whole or in part with Federal grant money must credit the Federal government for the Federal government's portion of the financial support. This web page citation informs the public that the use of Federal dollars Sunnybrook District 171 meets the Stevens Amendment requirement. Staff development opportunities, resource purchases, and personnel have been funded in whole or in part with Federal entitlement dollars.

Public Act 97-0609 No IMRF employees receive a total compensation package in excess of the Public Act 97-0609 threshold.