Business Office
BUSINESS OFFICE
Welcome to the Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157 Business Department.
We are committed to high levels of fiscal responsibility and transparency. We seek to lead with fiscal initiatives for the vision of the Hoover-Schrum School District, its Board of Education and all stakeholders.
Mission Statement:
To support the Hoover-Schrum Memorial School District 157’s mission and vision through efficient financial planning and resources allocation
Vision:
It is the mission of the Business/Human Resource Department to be proactive in the planning, strategizing and implementation of financial directives in the pursuit of educational excellence through good business practices and procedures.
Objectives:
- To provide open and honest communications to all stakeholders.
- To remain excellent guardians of tax payer’s money.
- To design, implement and oversee all budgetary needs for our School District.
- To serve as the primary lead in areas of Technology, Food Services, Accounts Payable and Payroll/Benefits.
- To comply with all state-mandated protocols and procedures.
Our Responsibilities:
The Business/Human Resource Department’s primary responsibilities include purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, attendance, substitutes, professional development, recruiting, document management, employee interactions, and other services
Business Office
Deborah Clayton
Chief School Business Officer
dclayton@hsdist157.org
Annual Statement of Affairs
ESSER III Use of Funds Plan
Hoover Schrum Memorial School District 157 ESSER III FY24 Update
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDS III USE OF FUNDS
ISBE's ESSER III Use of Funds Plan for the District
Fiscal Year Documents
Human Resources

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Deborah Clayton serves as the FOIA Officer for Hoover-Schrum School District 157. Requests for public records may be submitted to:
Deborah Clayton, CSBO/FOIA Officer
Hoover-Schrum School District 157
1255 Superior Avenue
Calumet City, IL 60409
Email: dclayton@hsd157.org
The District is committed to providing public access to records in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
