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
Employee Relations – lead contact for: PEA, PAA, Ed Tech, Non Rep
Negotiations and collective bargaining agreements
Evaluations – PEA, PAA, Non Rep
Training and Compliance
District Strategic HR Initiatives
RICHARD MOORE – Assistant Director of Human Resources – 207-874-8125
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- Employee Relations – lead contact for: BASE
- Negotiations and collective bargaining agreements
- Investigations
- Evaluations – BASE, Ed Tech
- Training and Compliance
- Title IX Officer, Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Officer
HOLLY BARNUM – HR Specialist – 207-842-5319
Differentials
and Stipends
Educational Technician reauthorization
Fingerprint initial and renewal authorization
Hiring for:
Custodial, Transportation, Student Support Services
Hiring for the following schools:
Casco Bay High School
Portland High School
Moore Middle School
Cliff/Peaks
Island Elementary Schools
Hall Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary School
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Reiche Community School
Bayside Learning
Community
AIMEE BURUME – Receptionist – 207-874-8100
Reception
Employment verification
ID badges
Password resets
THERESA DEMBOWSKI – Payroll Specialist – 207-842-5320
Payroll and attendance for Ed Techs, BASE, non-rep hourly staff
Payment of athletic stipends and differentials
Employee deductions for MainePERS, Flexible Spending Accounts, and dues
DEE DUDLEY – HR Specialist – 207-874-8118
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Continuing education course reimbursements
Teacher re-certification
Fingerprint initial and renewal authorization
- Hiring for: Central Office, Food Services, Adult Education, Multilingual
Hiring for the following schools:
Deering High School
Portland Arts & Technology High School
King Middle School
Lincoln Middle School
East End Community School
Lyseth Elementary School
Presumpscot Elementary School
Riverton Community School
TAMMY GARLAND – Benefits Specialist – 207-842-5344
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- Insurance plans and other fringe benefits
- Benefit enrollment and benefit changes
- Retirement: pensions, 403(b) plans, etc.
- Retirement/resignation notifications
- New employee onboarding
- Wellness
BERNADETTE GRATTO –
Mentoring Coordinator/Teacher Certification Official/Induction Coordinator/Educator Pre-Service Coordinator – 207-842-5329
Mentor coordinator for new educators
Oversight of Building Support Committee
Mentor Trainer
Induction Coordinator: professional development for new educators, years 1 & 2
Educator reauthorization for Maine Certification (PLCSS) System
Pre-Service Coordinator – Colleges looking to establish student internships
Coaching of probationary teachers
District Trainer for Charlotte Danielson – Framework for Teaching and TEVAL
TEVAL calibration
CAROL RIDLON – Consulting Teacher & PLBSS Coordinator – 207-842-5359
Coaching and support for continuing contract educators
Support to administrators regarding consulting teacher process
Oversight of Professional Learning Based Salary System (PLBSS) for educators
TEVAL support and calibration
ANN MARIE ROGERS – Manager of Staffing & Talent Development – 207-874-8120
- Oversight of hiring process and staffing issues
- Initial certification and acquiring new certification
- Maine State and District credential and licensing requirements
- Credentials compliance, tracking, and planning
- NEO management
STEPHANIE SALTZMAN – Payroll Manager – 207-842-5316
Responds to all payroll concerns re: pay, deductions, etc.
Payroll and attendance for PEA, PAA, and non-rep salaried staff
Payment of non-athletic stipends and differentials
Employee deductions, except for MainePERS, Flexible Spending Accounts, and dues
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LISA WILSON – HR Generalist – 207-874-8119
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- Absence Management Administrator (formerly Aesop)
- Leaves of Absence under the Family & Medical Leave Act
- Extended Leaves of Absence
- Worker's Compensation
- Substitute Teacher hiring
- Salary placement for new hires
- Safety, ergonomics, and OSHA