Business Services
Department Overview
Business Services manages the District’s finances, including budget preparation, payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable/receivable.
Menlo Park City School District has an annual operating budget of about $72 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year, serving around 2,800 students in Menlo Park, Atherton, East Palo Alto, and unincorporated San Mateo County with 400 staff members.
About 88% of the District’s revenue comes from local sources, mainly property taxes. The community also supports the District through parcel taxes and contributions to the Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF) and each school's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). This support is essential for maintaining excellent teachers, programs, and low student-to-teacher ratios. Minimal funding is received from federal and state sources.
For more information on the District’s budget and financial reports, visit the District’s Interactive Financial Portal
