Barb Wright - Associate Superintendent, Human Resources • (509) 354-7285

• Is a member of the Superintendent's Staff
• Supervises the Human Resources Department
• Oversees all processes for certificated and educational support personnel applicants and employees
• Works collaboratively with labor unions on contract administration and employee issues
• Consults with legal counsel as necessary on personnel matters
• Communicates with media as necessary on personnel matters
• Approves leaves, resignations, and retirements for all personnel
• Conducts investigations and employee discipline leading to termination

Laura Sumner - Executive Secretary, Human Resources • (509) 354-7285

• Performs administrative duties in support of the Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
• Office manager for Human Resources, to include maintenance of the Human Resources budget and timekeeper
• Provides administrative support to the Equal Opportunity Officer
• Provides administrative support for Employee Relations

Staci Vesneske - Executive Director, Human Resources • (509) 354-7291

• Administers transfer and reassignment processes
• Oversees employee records processing
• Supervises substitute office/substitute office staff
• Assists with allocation of staff to buildings and programs
• Evaluates Human Resources specialists and substitute office specialists
• Serves on educational support personnel problem-solving groups
• Assists with bargaining; develops bargained contract language changes and MOUs
• Works with union representatives to resolve employee grievances
• Works with union representatives to promote positive labor/management relations
• Conducts investigations and employee discipline up to termination
• Oversees processing and tracking for employee leaves

Tennille Jeffries-Simmons - Recruitment/Employment Services Manager, Human Resources • (509) 354-5961

• Coordinates recruiting and hiring processes
• Leads recruitment and retention programs for classifed and certificated staff
• Oversees processing and tracking for diverse candidates
• Oversees placement of student teachers
• Provides consultation to administrators and program directors on issues of equity in hiring process
• Serves as HR representative to Diversity Advisory Council with focus on equity in employment and recruiting
• Conduct training for Departments of Education at area colleges and universities

Pam Hinderleider - Classified Placement & Contract Analyst • (509) 354-5980

• Provides administrative support to the Executive Director, Human Resources
• Coordinates Educational Support Personnel recruiting and hiring processes
• Assists with the administration of Educational Support Personnel transfer processes
• Assists to interpret the Educational Support Personnel bargaining agreement

Julie McCartney - Clerk, Word Processing

• Provides clerical support to Human Resources Department
• Assists to develop and post position openings
• Prepares final bargaining agreements and places on website
• Prepares employee directory
• Prepares Human Resources items for the Board of Directors meeting agenda

LaRee Hanson - Data Management Specialist • (509) 354-7299

• Prepares and maintains leave information for all employees
• Verifies and prepares data for employment records reporting
• Verifies and maintains certificated staff allocations for budget preparation and tracking
• Writes and revises data reports and prepares mail merge documents

~  APPLICANT SPECIALISTS   ~

Cindy Blair - Application & Selection Specialist, Applicant Last Names A-K • (509) 354-7262

• Provides administrative support to the Executive Director, Human Resources
• Maintains applicant files and records for applicant last names A-K
• Administers applicant tracking database
• Assists with position posting and screening processes
• Schedules job interviews
• Maintains and tracks transfer forms and requests

Terri LeFors - Application & Selection Specialist, Applicant Last names L-Z • (509) 354-5985

• Provides administrative support to the Executive Director, Human Resources
• Maintains applicant files and records for applicant last names L-Z
• Administers applicant tracking database
• Assists with position posting and screening processes
• Schedules job interviews
• Maintains and tracks employee transfer forms and requests

~  EMPLOYEE SPECIALISTS   ~

Cheri Travis - Human Resources Specialist• (509) 354-7273

• Maintains employee records, extracurricular and supplemental payments, for Hutton, Lidgerwood, Lincoln Heights, Stevens, Havermale, Skills Center, Student Support Center, Willard, Administration Bldg, and all Administrators / Supervisors regardless of location.
• Notary Public
• Verifies and prepares data for S275 state reporting

Cheryl Schuster - Human Resources Specialist • (509) 354-5912

• Maintains employee records, extracurricular and supplemental payments, for Cooper, Finch, Franklin, Holmes, Indian Trail, Jefferson, Linwood, Glover, Shadle, and Capital Projects, Facilities Services 618, 667, 668, 665, 630, 670.

Diana Carveth - Human Resources Specialist • (509) 354-7271

• Maintains employee records, extracurricular and supplemental payments, for Adams, Balboa, Bancroft, Bemiss, Browne, Bryant, Hamblen, Whitman, Shaw, North Central, KSPS, and Libby. All webtime location # 400 excluding 409 & 470.

Gail Madsen - Human Resources Specialist • (509) 354-7267

• Maintains employee records, extracurricular and supplemental payments, for Arlington, Garfield, Longfellow, Madison, Moran Prairie, Ridgeview, Sheridan, Garry, and Lewis and Clark.

Nanci Slipper - Human Resources Specialist • (509) 354-7274

• Maintains employee records, extracurricular and supplemental payments, for Audubon, Grant, Logan, Mullan Road, Pratt, Roosevelt, Westview, Chase, Sacajawea and Ferris.

Rachelle Charlton - Human Resources Specialist • (509) 354-7264

• Maintains employee records, extracurricular and supplemental payments, for Regal, Wilson, Woodridge, Salk, Rogers, Classified Substitutes and Certificated Substitutes.

~  SUBSTITUTE SERVICES  ~

Cathie Mullins - Lead Specialist, Substitute Services • (509) 354-5903

• Assists in the supervision of substitute office activities
• Assists with placement of itinerants and special service substitutes
• Prepares and processes payroll activities for substitutes
• Assists buildings and substitutes with placement activities
• Coordinates substitute orientations and in-services

Kate Meisfjord - Specialist, Substitute Services • (509) 354-7230

• Prepares substitute information packets
• Oversees operation of SubFinder automated calling system
• Assists with placement of itinerants and special service substitutes
• Assists buildings and substitutes with placement activities
• Assists Executive Director, Human Resources with unemployment activities

SubFinder Automated Certificate Substitute Calling System • (509) 354-7368

Educational Support Personnel Substitute Non-Availability Line • (509) 353-5324

~  EVALUATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION   ~

Janis Rust - Director, Staff Support • (509) 354-5651

• Communicates with principals and supervisors regarding evaluation training and content
• Coordinates training regarding regulatory items
• Coordinates training and monitoring of core competencies
• Facilitates communication and alignment of services between Human Resources and Educational Services Division
• Coordinates beginning teacher mentor program (CIT)
• Facilitates district participation in college and university grants
• Works with union representatives to resolve employee grievances
• Works with union representatives to promote positive labor/management relations
• Assists with recruitment of diverse teaching staff
• Oversees placement of student teachers

Teresa Clairmont - Human Resources Specialist • (509) 354-7240

• Provides administrative support to the Director of Certification, Evaluation and Training
• Provides administrative support to the HR Recruitment and Employment Service Manager
• Assists with placement of student teachers
• Assists in maintaining teacher records, generating payments and tracking travel
• Provides reception, information and telephone services for the Human Resources Department
• Assist with legal tracking of certificated evaluations
• Assists with ordering and preparation of materials for training and support

~  EQUITY  ~

Ivan Bush - Equal Opportunity Officer • (509) 354-7344

• Conducts harassment/discrimination/bullying investigations
• Provide consultation to building leaders on issues of equity
• Provides anti-bullying, intimidation, harassment and discrimination training
• Serves as the district liaison to diverse communities
• Bring parents/guardians and the community into the learning circle
• Address racial/cultural integration throughout the district and recognize the strength of diversity
• Work towards the elimination of prejudice, bigotry, discrimination, harassment, bullying and intimidation in our schools
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of a qualified, diverse workforce
• Assist in the provision of equity related professional development for staff, students and community
• Assist and advise administrators in their efforts to facilitate resolution to equity related issues as they arise
• Aide in the preparing and updating equity training guides and materials

Roger Moses - Equity Assistant • (509) 354-5941

• Assist the director in the development and implementation of the district's equity goals
• Work with current staff, student and community to identify needs, strengths, and appropriate equity programs for further growth
• Work in a team to monitor individual building improvement plans (climate, relationships, equity)
• Assist the director in providing equity related professional development for staff, students and the community
• Assist the director in the implementation and dissemination of anti-bullying/harassment information and programs to address safety concerns
• Prepare and update equity training guides and materials
• Work towards the elimination of prejudice, bigotry, discrimination, harassment and bullying in our schools
• Bring parents/guardians and the community into the learning circle
• Address racial/cultural integration and recognize the strength of diversity
• Address language needs of all students
• Ensure equitable distribution of resources to meet student needs
• Recruit and retain a qualified, diverse workforce
• Serves as a community liaison to diverse populations

Sallie Christensen - Equity Specialist • (509) 354-5953

• Assist the director in the development and implementation of the district's equity goals
• Work with current staff, student and community to identify needs, strengths, and appropriate equity programs for further growth
• Work in a team to monitor individual building improvement plans (climate, relationships, equity)
• Assist the director in providing equity related professional development for staff, students and the community
• Assist the director in the implementation and dissemination of anti-bullying/harassment information and programs to address safety concerns
• Prepare and update equity training guides and materials
• Work towards the elimination of prejudice, bigotry, discrimination, harassment and bullying in our schools
• Bring parents/guardians and the community into the learning circle
• Address racial/cultural integration and recognize the strength of diversity
• Address language needs of all students
• Ensure equitable distribution of resources to meet student needs
• Recruit and retain a qualified, diverse workforce
• Serves as a community liaison to diverse populations.

~  ITINERANT SECRETARIES  ~

• Monica Adkins
• Penny Fleming
• Marianne Krall
• Sherry O'Russa
• Denise Schilling

200 North Bernard • Spokane, WA 99201 • Phone: (509) 354-5900