Maureen Fitzgerald is a seasoned Senior Management professional with extensive experience in educational administration, working effectively with unions, school boards, and community committees. Maureen has a comprehensive background in managing diverse business functions within K-12 education, including transportation, maintenance and facilities, nutrition services, budget and finance, and charter school management.
Her career is marked by a commitment to simplifying school finance for public understanding, developing meaningful and accessible financial documents, and leveraging technology to enhance process efficiency, transparency, and accountability to taxpayers. Maureen is recognized for her strong management and leadership skills, which have been instrumental in fostering valuable internal and external relationships and uniting work groups to achieve common goals and efficiencies.
Maureen Fitzgerald is dedicated to driving excellence in school business operations, with a clear focus on financial integrity, operational efficiency, and community engagement.
COLD SPRING BUSINESS OFFICE
The Cold Spring School District has been rated AAA by S&P Global, the highest financial rating conferred on a public school district
The Business Office of the Cold Spring School District is responsible for the District's finances and the day-to-day operations of the School and the School District. The vision and mission of the Business Office is to ensure that every child has every opportunity to be successful each and everyday.
Maureen Fitzgerald, Chief Business Officer
Suzy Robinson, Business Office Coordinator
Suzy Robinson has served as the Business Office Coordinator at Cold Spring School since 2019, managing financial and administrative operations with a commitment to efficiency and excellence.
A Santa Barbara native, Suzy attended local public schools before earning her business degree from California State University Channel Islands. With extensive experience in financial management across both the public and private sectors, she is dedicated to supporting students, educators, and the broader community through her role.
As the primary point of contact for financial transactions, Mrs. Robinson manages donations, payments, and Dolphin Center inquiries, ensuring seamless business operations and fiscal responsibility at Cold Spring School.
Application for Use of Facilities
Civic Center Use
The District makes available its facilities or grounds to groups and organizations that provide services and/or require meeting space. To request the use of any school facilities or grounds on behalf of any society, group, or organization, a written application may be filed with the District Office. The person or organizations applying for the use of school facilities or grounds shall submit a statement indicating that it/he/she/they will uphold the state and federal constitutions and that it/he/she/they do not intend to use school premises or facilities to commit unlawful acts.
Civic Use Page for additional information on use of District facilities and grounds or to complete a Facilities Use Application.
Information about 2008 General Obligation Bond - Measure C
Measure C was approved by a majority (59.71%) of the Cold Spring Elementary School District Voters on November 4, 2008. The ballot measure read as follows:
"To improve the quality of education, shall the Cold Spring School District be authorized to repair, renovate, upgrade, and modernize Cold Spring School by issuing $2,440,000 in bonds within legal interest rates with spending annually reviewed by a citizens' oversight committee, no money for administrator salaries, and all funds are spent locally within the District?"
All funded projects were completed in 2011. The District has a small remaining balance in the Measure C account. The District has compiled relevant information and made it available to the public on this website. Board President Michael Marino has issued the linked statement regarding Measure C expenditures and the Measure C Bond Oversight Committee. Similarly, the Governing Board issued the linked statement to clarify some misinformation about recent Measure L2020 and the 2008 Measure C.
For more information about the Measure C Bond Oversight Committe or if you are interested in serving on Committee, please visit our Bond Oversight Committee Page.
District Financial Reports
Request for Bids & Proposals
None at this time.