The Business Services supports the District’s goal in maximizing funds to ensure fiscal responsibility and to support the District’s ability to deliver a comprehensive, safe, and enriching education.

Responsibilities of the department include:

• Budget development and monitoring

• Financial reporting

• Accounting

• Payroll processing

• Accounts payable and receivable processing

• Purchasing

• Audits

A charge per square foot on residential and commercial construction within a school district. These fees, charged both to developers of new properties and to property owners who remodel, are based on the premise that new construction will lead to additional students. Proceeds may be used for building or renovating schools and for portable classrooms (EdSource). Effective February 18, 2025, rates are as follows:

Bring the following to the District office (appointments are preferred):

• County Permit Issuance Checklist

• Check payable to Colfax Elementary School District

To schedule an appointment, contact Jeff Gamir, Business Manager, jgamir@colfax.k12.ca.us. Please note that the fees are to be paid to both Colfax Elementary and Placer Union High (PUHSD). Please see this link regarding PUHSD's Developer Fees.