*Treasurer*
By: BHS Staff Profiles
March 15, 2024
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mr. Robert Schirhart. This is currently Mr. Schirhart’s first year in Brooklyn. He came from the Elyria Public Library and was the Fiscal Officer for four years. Before that, he was at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western University as the Accounting Manager. In his free time, he likes to golf, play the drums, and hang out with his family. A fun fact about Mr. Schirhart is that his long-distance relatives owned a castle in Ireland.
Q: What is a typical day like for you?
A: “Coming in, answering questions, doing payroll stuff, working on a 5-year forecast, working on the accounting, and doing business stuff for the district.”
Q: Out of all of the roles that Brooklyn offers, why did you choose to be a treasurer?
A: “My background is in Accounting, so I have an undergrad in Business from Baldwin Wallace College. I also have a Masters from BW, and I have done Accounting since I graduated high school. I just enjoy it. I like the challenge, and when it works out, it is really enjoyable.”
Q: What is the most difficult aspect of being a school treasurer?
A: “I would say funding because we have local funding, which are the levies, and we have state funding, and the state funding can change every two years. Honestly, it is hard to tell what is going to happen next year as far as the money we get from the state, whether we get it, get less, or get more.”
Q: What are some of your favorite aspects about Brooklyn?
A: “I like everybody! They are easy to talk to. The staff here seems good. Everyone I have talked to, I have enjoyed working with.”
Q: Do you prefer breakfast or dinner?
A: “Dinner. I usually do not eat breakfast. I think there is a wider range of selection with dinner.”
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: “Playing the drums, hanging out with my family, golfing, watching TV and movies, and going out to dinner with my wife.”
Q: Favorite pet or type of animal?
A: “Dog.”
Q: Where would you relocate if you were forced to leave the country?
A: “I would probably say either Paris or Nice, France.”
Thank you for letting us interview you, Mr. Schirhart. Your hard work never goes unnoticed, and we are blessed to have you as a part of Hurricane Nation. We wish you all of the best throughout the rest of this school year. As the weather turns for the better, go hit the links! Remember, the less shots, the better.
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