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 or more recent: Portnoff, 866-211-9466

Delinquent Taxes for 2018/19 Tax Year or older: 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

Lori Diefenderfer

Director of Business Administration

Ext. 82409

Erin Anderson

Executive Administrative Assistant

Ext. 82428

Pam Kiley

Assistant Business Administrator/Federal Programs

Ext. 82481

Catherine Lark  

Accounting Supervisor  

Ext. 82442  

Joanne Frank

Purchasing Coordinator/Fiscal Services Specialist

Ext. 82435

Christopher Roten

Accountant

Ext. 82402

Tami Kirby

Payroll Specialist

Ext. 82410

Crystal Wilkinson

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ext. 82422

 Transportation

Tracy Foster-Porter

Transportation Specialis

Ext. 82418

Charletta Chapman

Routing Specialist

Ext. 82436

Food Service

Erin Robinson

Supervisor of Food Service

Ext. 82405

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