Human Resources
Patti Tussey, Chief Human Resources Officer
Phone: 623-772-2232
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Benefits
Barb Aquino, Benefits Specialist
Phone: 623-772-2233
University Agreement - Student Teacher Placement
Valerie Roderick, Professional Pathways Coordinator
Phone: 623-772-4811
Certified Employment
Laura Stockmar, Human Resources Employment Coordinator
Phone: 623-772-2231
Classified/Support Employment
Maribel Solano, Human Resources Employment Coordinator
Phone: 623-772-2236
Absence Management/Substitute Teachers
Chelsea Boyer-Robbins, HR Specialist
Phone: 623-772-2234
General HR Support
Selena Galicia Lopez, Human Resources Office Technician
Phone: 623-772-2229
General Questions
Phone: 623-772-2235
Area of Responsibility
The Human Resource department focuses on recruitment and retention of high quality staff to provide our students with the best learning environment. We provide and maintain competitive benefits; fingerprint and background service, certification notices and renewal service; absence reporting and substitute teaching services and administer the district’s worker’s compensation claims. In addition, we provide support to all staff through employee orientation, various awards, and incentive and wellness programs.
Strategic Plan Goals
- Increase staff diversity to reflect student and community populations.
- Increase staff retention to maximize student learning and customer service response.
- Promotes staff wellness through engagement in wellness programming.
Our Mission
The Human Resources department is dedicated to recruiting the highest quality staff and is committed to providing positive employment experience through exceptional service and support.
Points of Pride
- Quality customer service
- Recruitment
- Staff Retention
- Competitive benefits package, service, and support
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees at no employee cost
- Pendergast Employer-Employee Relations; PEER Process
- Employment policy and procedure guidance
Arrange for Substitute Coverage Online or call 1-800-942-3767
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