Finance

Welcome to the Finance Department

The Lee County Schools Finance Department is dedicated to maximizing the system's financial resources, thus enabling our students to attain their highest academic performance. The department is committed to maintaining financial records in strict accordance with all federal and state guidelines in order to monitor the annual budget that funds a wide range of programs serving our students' diverse needs.

Meet the Finance Team

Kelly Jones

Kelly Jones

Chief Finance Officer

O: (919) 774-6226 x 7229

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Melissa Battle

Melissa Battle

Payroll Specialist

(Broadway, Bullock, Bragg Street, LCHS, West Lee, Bus Garage, & Transportation/Maintenance; Garnishments, Donations, Bill-to-School)

O: (919) 774-6226 x 7237

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Amanda Duenes

Payroll Specialist

Gabrielle Matthews

Gabrielle Matthews

Accounts Payable Specialist

(Processes Invoices, Purchase Order Status, Vendor Payment Status and Contract Purchase Orders. )

O: (919) 774-6226

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Carmen Matthews 2025

Carmen Matthews

Assistant Finance Officer

O: (919) 774-6226

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Terri Spivey

Terri Spivey

Payroll Specialist

(Processes Payroll for Deep River, Greenwood, Lee Early College, Southern Lee High, J.R. Ingram, & W.B. Wicker; Contracts, Athletic Supplements, ROTC, Academic Supplements) 

O: (919) 774-6226 x 7238

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Tonya McIver

Accounts Payable Specialist

(Prior Approvals, Travel Local/Workshops, Child Nutrition Payables, Receipt Books, Charter School Payments, Processes Requisitions and E-Procurement orders; E-Procurement System Administrator.)

O: (919) 774-6226 x 7236

Email Melissa Battle