The following is a brief summary of the responsibilities of each employee in the
Human Resources Department. Please direct your inquiry to the appropriate
staff member who is tasked with the subject matter for which you are contacting
us. If you are unsure whom to call, please call the general HR
line at 874-8121, and any of us will be happy to
assist you.
BARBARA STODDARD – Executive Director of Human Resources – 207-842-5331
stoddb@portlandschools.org
Strategic talent management (recruiting, hiring, compensation, professional development, retention)
Strategic district-wide HR initiatives
Employee Relations – lead contact for: PEA, PAA, Ed Tech, Non Rep
Negotiations and collective bargaining agreements
Staff evaluations – PEA, PAA, Non Rep
Extended leaves of absence and sabbaticals
RICHARD MOORE – Assistant Director of Human Resources – 207-874-8125
moorer@portlandschools.org
- Employee Relations – lead contact for: BASE
- Negotiations and collective bargaining agreements
- Investigations
- Staff evaluations – BASE, Ed Tech
- Training and Compliance
- Title IX Officer, Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Officer
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- Absence Management Administrator (formerly Aesop)
- Leaves of Absence under the Family & Medical Leave Act
- Worker's Compensation
- Substitute Teacher hiring
- Safety, ergonomics, OSHA
- Wellness
HOLLY BARNUM – HR Specialist – 207-842-5319
barnuc@portlandschools.org
Differentials
and Stipends
Educational Technician reauthorization
Retirement/resignation notifications
Fingerprint (CHRC): initial and renewal authorization
Hiring for the following:
Bayside Learning Community
Casco Bay High School
Cliff/Peaks Island Elementary Schools
Custodial Services
Longfellow Elementary School
Moore Middle School
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Portland High School
Reiche Community School
Rowe (formerly Hall) Elementary School
Student Support Services
Transportation Services
AIMEE BURUME – Central Office Receptionist and HR Assistant – 207-874-8100
burumu@portlandschools.org
Work permits
Employee Access Center support
Employee name/address changes
Employment verification
ID badges
HR Department Support: hiring, FMLA paperwork, TEVAL (account creation, password resets, monitoring support)
THERESA DEMBOWSKI – Payroll Specialist – 207-842-5320
dembot@portlandschools.org
Payroll and attendance for Ed Techs, BASE, non-rep hourly staff
Payment of athletic stipends and differentials
Employee deductions for MainePERS, Flexible Spending Accounts, dues
Employee benefit changes and open enrollment support
Retirement: pensions, 403(b) plans, etc.
New employee on-boarding and benefits enrollment
DEE DUDLEY – HR Specialist – 207-874-8118
dudled@portlandschools.org
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Continuing education course reimbursements
Teacher recertification
Fingerprint (CHRC): initial and renewal authorization
- Retirement/resignation notifications
Hiring for the following:
Deering High School
- District Office
- East End Community School
- Food Services
- King Middle School
Lincoln Middle School
Lyseth Elementary School
- Multilingual Services
- Portland Adult Education
- Portland Arts & Technology High School
Presumpscot Elementary School
Riverton Community School
JUSTIN NIZEYE – Staffing & Talent Development Coordinator – 207-874-8120
- Oversight of hiring process and staffing issues
- Salary placement for new hires
- Initial certification and acquiring new certification
- New employee on-boarding
- Maine State and District credential and licensing requirements
- Credentials compliance, tracking, planning
- NEO management
STEPHANIE SALTZMAN – Payroll Manager – 207-842-5316
saltzs@portlandschools.org
Oversight of Payroll Department
Payroll and attendance for PEA, PAA, and non-rep salaried staff
Insurance plans and other fringe benefits
New employee benefit enrollment, benefit changes, retiree benefits
Payment of non-athletic stipends and differentials
Employee deductions, except for MainePERS, Flexible Spending Accounts, dues
Open enrollment support
New employee on-boarding