Tejal Pandejee joined the School District of Philadelphia in 2009 and has served as the Finance Director of Facilities and Maintenance divisions since 2016. In this role, Tejal is responsible for managing and tracking the operating budget of the department. She oversees vendor payments, including utilities. Tejal has established policies and procedures that strengthen internal control and improve efficiencies in the department. Tejal has successfully led various special projects, the most recent being the FEMA reimbursement for the COVID-19 pandemic.