Administrative Support Office

The administrative support office for the Facilities Management Team is located in the lower level of Essex High School. The support office is also the location of the Director of Property Services’ office--Bruce Murdough. The administrative support team is responsible for all accounts payable for the department, facility rental and event scheduling, work order generation and distribution, tracking of hours worked by the department, as well as working with the Safety & Security Team and Custodial Team.  The office routinely fields radio transmissions from the Facilities Management Team to answer questions and offer support. The administrative support team welcomes and greets all contractors and sales reps to the department and is responsible for all calls from staff and faculty in need of any maintenance assistance concerning buildings and custodial needs.

Mrs. Kerner has worked for the district 27 years in the Property Services Department. Denise is responsible for overseeing all of the administrative work for the department. She carries out financial, clerical, & office supervision for the U46 Property Services Department. Denise works with the director to develop and administer the operational and maintenance budgets for the U46 and EJSD districts. She also prepares and processes personnel and payroll records and forms. Denise maintains the property event calendar for U46 buildings and coordinates security/custodial coverage, seating, AV requirements, and invoicing for both U46 and EJSD.  Denise also responds to heating and cooling inquiries using the district’s web based Energy Management System. Denise lives in Essex Junction with her husband Al. They enjoy walking, biking, snowshoeing, and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Connie has been with the district 2 years in the property services department. She prepares purchase orders and assists Denise with employee leave and payroll and maintains the department’s account spreadsheets. Connie distributes faculty and staff parking permits and assists the Director of Safety & Security, Bill LaWare, with student parking permits and is responsible for updating the motor vehicle data base. Ms. Russell coordinates crossing guard substitutes and prepares crossing guard payroll for the director of Safety & Security. She also works with the Custodial Supervisor, David Rich, on the Engineers Cleaning Program for the VT School Board Insurance Trust. Prior to coming to the district, Connie owned a retail floral shop in Essex Junction for 20 years. Connie graduated from Essex High School and the two year Horticulture program. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Business Studies and enjoys walking, hiking, and spending time with her son Joshua.