Business Office

Welcome to The Business Office

3030 C.G. Zinn Road, Thorndale, PA 19372
Phone: (610) 466-2400

The Business Office supports the achievement of the School District's mission, goals, and objectives by managing the District’s financial affairs. It also provides information and analyses for sound decision-making and management. The Business Office:

  • Provides management oversight and financial accounting district-wide.

  • Ensures financial compliance with federal and state audit regulations.

  • Supports the school board, superintendent, and administrative team by providing sound financial management, guidance, financial planning documents, and accurate accounting records.

  • Coordinates budget planning.

  • Oversees payroll, food service, tax collections, child accounting, and transportation. 

Tax Questions:

General Tax Questions and Tax Certs: Berkheimer, 610-599-3143

Delinquent Taxes for 2019/20 Tax Years and Later: Portnoff, 866-211-9466

Delinquent Taxes for 2018/19 Tax Year or Earlier: Chester County Tax Claim Bureau, 610-344-6360

Change of Mailing Address: Chester County Assessment Office, 610-344-6105

All Other Tax Questions: Email Coatesville Area School District

 Business Office

Email Lori Diefenderfer

Director of Business Administration

Ext. 82409

Email Christopher Roten

Executive Administrative Assistant

Ext. 82428

Email Pam Kiley

Assistant Business Administrator/Federal Programs

Ext. 82481

Email Catherine Lark  

Accounting Supervisor  

Ext. 82442  

Email Joanne Frank

Purchasing Coordinator/Fiscal Services Specialist

Ext. 82435

Accountant

Ext. 82402

Email Tami Kirby

Payroll Specialist

Ext. 82410

Email Crystal Wilkinson

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ext. 82422

 Transportation

Email Jody Tait

Transportation Manager

Ext. 82504

Email Tracy Foster-Porter

Transportation Specialist

Ext. 82418

Email Charletta Chapman

Routing Specialist

Ext. 82436

Food Service

Email Erin Robinson

Supervisor of Food Service

Ext. 82405

Email Michael Cedeno

Food Service Secretary

Ext. 82404

 Tax Collection

Customer Care Dept.

Berkheimer

610-599-3143

Customer Service

Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd.

866-211-9466

Customer Service

Chester County Tax Claim Bureau

610-344-6360

Customer Service

Chester County Assessment Office

610-344-6105