Contact Information for Donald R Goers

Donald R Goers

7 Happ Road
Northfield, Illinois 60093
847.784.3408
goersd@newtrier.k12.il.us

Donald R Goers

Associate Superintendent

Administrative Responsibilities 

  • Serves as District's Chief Financial/Operating Officer, providing ongoing management of business and operational service functions.
  • Directs the fiscal planning and budgeting process.
  • Administers the operation of business services including payroll, benefits programs, accounting functions, student activity funds and related management information and data processing services.
  • Coordinates and conducts the duties of Treasurer, including care and custody of all districts funds and securities and all fiduciary responsibilities of the District.
  • Administers all areas of procurement involving bidding for and/or purchasing of supplies and equipment for use within the district.
  • Directs the District's transportation services and oversees the general administration of transportation related matters.
  • Directs the District's food service program and works with campus administrators on cafeteria related problems.
  • Directs the operations of the New Trier Scholarship Trust Fund, the New Trier High School Foundation, and Alumni Activities.
  • Administers the District's insurance programs, including property, liability, workers' compensation and employee benefit programs.
  • Serves as the Board's chief negotiator in bargaining with the District's organized employee groups.
  • Collaborates with legislative and professional associations regarding significant educational issues at the local, state and national levels.
  • Oversees the Director of Physical Plant Services and the legal, contractual, and operational functions related to the facilities.
  • Oversees the Director of Technology Services and the legal, contractual, and related operational functions.

Recent Professional Activities 

  • Chair, Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative
  • Chair, IASBO Finance Committee
  • Chair, Northern Suburban Benefit Cooperative
  • Served on numerous State Association Research Committees
  • Executive Board Member and Officer on several Insurance Cooperatives
  • Registered School Business Administrator, 1988
  • Member, Beta Gamma Sigma, 1982

Academic Preparation 

  • M.S. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
  • B.S. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL