Human Resources

  • Human Resources Department Mission

    The mission of the Human Resources Department is to solve employee issues so students can learn. We do this by providing support to schools and department leaders, employees and employee groups through planning, implementing and promoting human resource systems and structures that support the Superintendent’s vision and our Strategic Plan. Our work in human resources enhances the District's ability to attract, develop, and retain a diverse team of exceptional professionals who reflect the high standards our students, parents and community deserve.
     
    The Human Resources Department staff oversee the employment actions of more than 1000 full-time and part-time positions in the school district.

    The Department provides a range of Human Resources services including:
    • staffing/recruitment/retention of quality employees
    • employee/labor relations
    • training & development
    • human resources records management/time-off system
    • personnel transactions and general benefits questions
    • job classification compensation system
    • time off and leave of absence administration/FMLA
    • HR policy & procedure development
    • reserve teachers/substitute staff
     
    For questions related to HR please contact the designated HR person. Due to high call volumes to HR the fastest way to connect is to send an email with your question. Our promise is to get back to your email typically that day, but for sure within one business day.
     
    HR Staff & Who to Contact: 

    Lynn Gilmer, Payroll Coordinator
    Email: gilmer.lynn@slpschools.org
    Phone: 952-928-6008
    Contact for: Employment Verification Information, Paychecks and Deductions

    MaryLu Brendon, District Receptionist 
    Email: brendon.marylu@slpschools.org
    Phone: 952-928-6000
    Contact for: Districtwide Information and Routing for HR Contacts

    Reshma Mendonsa, Human Resources Assistant
    Email: mendonsa.reshma@slpschools.org
    Phone: 952-928-6065
    Contact for: Districtwide Information and Routing for HR Contacts, Record keeping and Employee File Management

    Kally Venteicher, Human Resources Specialist
    Email: venteicher.kathleen@slpschools.org
    Contact for: Temporary Staff including Community Education, Kids Place, Coaches and Afterschool Clubs and Activities, Skyward Issue/Questions, SafeSchools, Employee Name Changes and Benefit Questions

    Manny Banda, Human Resources Specialist
    Email: banda.manuel@slpschools.org
    Contact for: Recruitment and Retention, Hiring Process, Student Teachers, Job Vacancies, Worker Compensation (First Report of Injury) , Employment Applications, Lane Changes and Substitutes (Teachers on Call)

    Jason Loewe, Human Resources Supervisor
    Email: loewe.jason@slpschools.org
    Contact for: Supervising Daily HR Department Operations, Employee Leaves, Workforce Planning and Staffing, Recruiting and Talent Management, Salary Placement and Contract Interpretation

    Richard Kreyer, Director of Human Resources 
    Email: kreyer.richard@slpschools.org
    Contact for: Overall Department Operations, HR Policies and Procedures, Labor and Employee Relations, Contract Interpretation, Discrimination/Harassment Reporting