The Human Resources Department

The Human Resources Department is responsible for overseeing, reviewing and approving the hiring of staff, assuring that new staff are qualified and supported in their new roles. The Department handles employee relations including investigations of complaints, the implementation of effective performance management practices, orientations, and providing guidance to staff in the areas of benefits and leaves. The Human Resources Department is also charged with updating and maintaining District policies.

Carrie Tisch     Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and F.O.I.A. Officer

• Oversees Human Resources Department
• F.O.I.A.
• Nondiscrimination Coordinator
• Complaint Manager
• Licensure
• Hiring/Recruiting
• Evaluations
• Leaves
• Attendance
• Investigations
• PERA

John Dudzik     Director of Human Resources

• Compliant Manager
• Oversees the disposal of archived personnel records
• Assists with the recruitment and hiring of staff
• Maintains updated job descriptions
• Assists with investigations
• Licensure
• Serves as a liaison between university programs and District for student teacher placements
• Assists with resolving complaints and disputes between employees
• Employee relations and support
• Evaluations
• Monitors District compliance for mandated trainings

Mayra Esparza     Human Resources Assistant 

• Licensure checks and compliance
• New employee orientation and onboarding
• Contracts and employee agreements
• Unemployment claims
• Employee relations and support
• Assists with the recruitment of staff
• Manages and maintains personnel files and employee information
• Creates and posts open positions
• GCN trainings
• Assists with investigations
• Manages and maintains requests for additional coursework from staff for advancement on the salary schedule

Laurie Hoge       Employee Benefits Coordinator

• Coordinates the District’s insurance, benefit programs, and 403(b) annuity plans
• Payroll management (IMRF, TRS, Social Security)
• Manages and maintains employee information
• Oversees submission of District payroll
• Provides guidance to employees on retirement and disability benefits
• Assists in the onboarding of new employees
• Monitors daily attendance and leave plans
• Coordinates vacation request procedures
• Processes leave requests under FMLA and ADA

Madison Fotiades    Payroll and Benefits Clerk

• Manages and monitors the District’s payroll operations
• Coordinates the Distribution of paychecks
• Processes timesheets
• Maintains records related to union dues deductions
• Oversees deductions for annuities, wage garnishments., insurance and pension plans
• Maintains accurate TRS and IMRF information
• Assists in administering the District’s benefits program

Cynthia Recio    Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

• Prepares and sends correspondence to staff
• New employee orientation and onboarding
• Manages the hiring process
• Employee relations and support
• Manages and maintains personnel files and employee information
• Conducts exit interviews
• Communicates job postings to universities and job boards
• Student teacher placement, student observers, and field experience requests
• Volunteers
• Verification of employment

 Lindsy Leija    District Office Receptionist

• Welcomes visitors
• Responds to general Inquiries
• Serves as the District’s Substitute Coordinator
• Reviews and approves flyers for distribution
• Assists with managing the volunteer process
• Assists various departments with projects