16.17 Levin Graduates Lead: Dante Colaluca (Assistant Treasurer)

For recent graduates interested in government budgeting and financial management, Ohio’s public sector offers numerous opportunities, particularly in school district finance. Managing public funds effectively is essential to ensuring that schools can serve students and communities efficiently.  

Dante Colaluca, Assistant Treasurer for the Bedford City School District and a graduate of CSU’s MPA program, is part of this critical financial management field. In Ohio, school district treasurers and their teams oversee the fiscal health of public schools, ensuring compliance with state regulations, managing budgets, and handling financial reporting.  

Treasurers are responsible for payroll, purchasing, and financial planning, working closely with superintendents and school boards to align district resources with educational priorities. By providing sound financial oversight, they help schools operate smoothly and remain accountable to taxpayers. Colaluca’s work in school finance demonstrates the vital role of financial professionals in supporting public education.  

Before this role, he served as an accounting specialist at the Educational Service Center (ESC) of the Western Reserve, gaining valuable experience in school finance operations. The ESC is a regional service agency in Ohio that provides support to local school districts. ESCs in Ohio offer a range of services, including financial management assistance, professional development for educators, special education support, curriculum planning, and administrative consulting. The ESC of the Western Reserve serves districts in Northeast Ohio, including those in Lake and Geauga counties.