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
AND
RICHARD MOORE – Assistant Director of Human Resources – 207-874-8125
- Employee relations
- Collective bargaining agreements
- Step eligibility
- Salary issues
- Compliance
- Title IX Officer: Barbara
- Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Officer: Richard
HOLLY BARNUM – HR Specialist – 207-842-5319
- Differentials and Stipends
- Educational Technician re-authorization
- Fingerprint initial and renewal authorization
- All Custodial hiring
All Transportation hiring
All Student Support Services hiring
All staff hiring for the following schools:
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- 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 Center
THERESA DEMBOWSKI – Payroll Specialist – 207-842-5320
Payroll and attendance for Ed Techs, BASE, and non-rep hourly staff
Payment of athletic stipends and differentials
Employee deductions for MainePERS, Flexible Spending Accounts, and dues
DEE DUDLEY – Central Office Receptionist – 207-874-8100
- Work permits
- Employee Access Center
- Employee name/address changes
- Employment verification
- ID badges
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 Certificate and Highly Qualified Teacher Official
CAROL RIDLON – Consulting Teacher
ANN MARIE ROGERS – Manager of Staffing & Talent Development – 207-874-8120
- Coordinates staffing/hiring process
- Maine State and District credential and licensing requirements
- Credentials compliance, tracking, and planning
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
TAMARA SLOAN – HR Specialist – 207-874-8118
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Continuing education course reimbursements
Teacher re-certification
Fingerprint initial and renewal authorization
- All Central Office hiring
- All Food Service hiring
All Adult Education hiring
All Multilingual hiring
All staff 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
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