Hello , welcome!  :)

This page is designed to be a roadmap to help you understand your work-related processes for the Office of Business and Financial Services (the Business Office).  The roadmap is a suggestion, so feel free to drive outside the lines if you want.

If you can complete your journey on the roadmap, you'll be well-versed in your Business-related processes. 

I am new to my position. Where should I start? What does my roadmap look like?

This is a common issue, experienced District-wide.  We know comprehensive training is not always provided when you transfer into a new position.  The below list of topics should support you in your efforts to identify what subject areas you need to know about and where to find resources to support these areas. If you need to prioritize your learning journey, they are listed in order of importance by immediacy.

1. The IT Department grants access to BusinessPLUS.  You can contact the IT Service Desk at 775-789-3456 or visit their online portal.

1. 1. The IT Department also resets passwords in BusinessPLUS.

2. Timekeeping - ESP (Classified) and Certified (ProTech, Admins and Certified Teaching Staff)

   1. There is a Timecard Online Team for all timekeepers.  It has step-by-step videos for the standard timekeeping duties, and job aids to assist you as well.  If you are not already a member, contact Cathy Hancock in Payroll.

   2. The BusinessPLUS/Business Process web pages, where you are now, has information about Timecard Online (scroll to the "T" section).

   3. There is information and resources for Red Rover and accounting codes.

   4. Information is also available for timecard approvers.

   5. The Payroll Office has web pages dedicated to all things timekeeping. 

3. P Card - General Fund, Grants, SAF

   1. P Card training is mandatory for all new users, whether you have a card in your name, are support staff, or an administrator/supervisor at your site.  You can register in MyPGS.

   2. The P Card Administrators grant access to the P Card website.  You can visit the AP website for contact information.

   3. There is a P Card Team for all P Card users to use as a resource by accessing the step-by-step videos and job aids.  If you are not already a member, contact Maria Ontiveros, AP Supervisor.

   4. There is information and resources for P Card duties.

   5. There is a section on the AP web pages for P Card information as well.

4. SchoolBooks and Infinite Campus (formerly used Tracks) - SAF (Student Activity Funds) for School Sites Only

   1. The Student Activity Fund Accountant and Technicians provide training and support for all your SAF duties.  Check out their web page for contacts and information.  

5. Ordering - Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Receiving, Warehouse Orders, PPE and Surplus

   1. There is an Ordering Team that has step-by-step videos and job aids.  If you are not already a member, contact Melissa Lewis in Purchasing.  

   2. The BusinessPLUS/Business Process web pages, where you are now, has information about ordering (scroll to the "P" section and "W" section)

   3. Information is also available for order approvers.

   4. Sometimes you need to interact with  Purchasing or the Warehouse when placing your orders.  Check out their web pages for information and contacts. 

6. Budgets

   1. The BusinessPLUS/Business Process web pages, where you are now, has information about budgets and coding (scroll to the "B" section).

7. Hiring Requests (formerly the UHR) 

   1. Human Resources and Professional Growth Systems is your main contact for Hiring Requests.

   2. Position Control provides support for the Hiring Request process.  Check out their web page for contacts and information.  

   3. The BusinessPLUS/Business Process web pages, where you are now, has information about Hiring Requests (scroll to the "H" section).

8. Independent Contract Agreements (ICA's)

   1. The BusinessPLUS/Business Process web pages, where you are now, has information about ICA's (scroll to the "I" section).

   2. There is very detailed information on the AP web pages for ICA's as well.

9. General Navigation in BusinessPLUS

   1. If you need a link to BuisnessPLUS or general information, check out the General Information page for more information.

   2. The BusinessPLUS Navigation web page has helpful information as well.  

10. Other Topics - All topics listed below can be found on the BusinessPLUS/Business Process web pages, where you are now, in the main tutorials section, scroll alphabetically.

    1. Adobe

    2. Athletic Timekeeping

    3. Year-End Information

    4. Other questions about Business-related subjects not covered here?  Check out the web site home page for department contacts

For Site Facilities Coordinators and Custodians who place orders in BusinessPLUS

1. The BusinessPLUS/Business Process web pages, were you are now, has information about custodial orders (scroll to the "W" section for Warehouse).
   1. Spanish-language job aids are available