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District Organizational Chart

Executive Team

Superintendent of Schools
Remaining Members of the Executive Team

Superintendent of Schools

Staff	Role	Responsibilities
Dr. Bret Heller	Superintendent of Schools	Leadership and Vision: Developing and articulating a clear vision for the school district Providing leadership in developing, maintaining, and revising the district's educational program Culture & Climate: Providing leadership in the development, and nurturing of a safe, supportive and collaborative school and district culture Policy and Governance: Working with the school board to develop policies for the district Ensuring policies are implemented effectively Budget and Finance Management: Overseeing the financial health of the district Allocating resources in a manner that supports the educational goals of the district Educational Leadership: Monitoring the implementation of a robust and comprehensive curriculum Monitoring and improving the instructional program Staff Management and Development: Recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified staff Overseeing professional development for teachers and staff Student Performance and Accountability: Monitoring student achievement and implementing strategies to improve it Ensuring compliance with state and federal education standards Community Relations: School Corporation & Public Schools Advocate Building relationships with the community, including parents, businesses, and other stakeholders Communicating effectively about the district's activities and challenges Operational Leadership: Overseeing the maintenance and operation of school facilities Ensuring a safe and effective learning environment Technology Integration: Promoting the integration of technology in education Overseeing technology initiatives and resources Legal Compliance: Ensuring the district complies with all legal and regulatory requirements Managing legal issues and coordinating with legal counsel as needed Crisis Management: Monitoring the development and implementation of emergency and crisis management plans Responding to emergencies and critical incidents effectively

Remaining Members of the Executive Team

Staff	Role	Responsibilities
Steven Tripenfeldas	Assistant Superintendent	Human Resources Campus Safety & Security
Colleen Bergren	Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Director of Secondary Education	Teaching & Learning, Curriculum & Instruction Federal & State Grants High Ability Program MTSS Professional Development Curricular Materials English Learner Programming
Bill Melby	Director of Financial Operations	School District Finances Payroll Purchasing Procurement
Sean Begley	Director of Operations	Transportation Food Service Construction Projects Capital Improvements Custodial & Maintenance
Vida Choucalas	Director of Exceptional Achievers	Exceptional Achievers Program
Jarek Pozdzal	Director of Information Technology	Technology Infrastructure Student and Staff Devices Network Management Cybersecurity
Kim Peirick	Director of Communication	District Communications Crisis Communications District Marketing & Branding Website Social Media
Amy Yoos	Director of Elementary Education	Student Discipline & Attendance Student 504's Enrollment & Residency School Nursing District and State Assessments

Business/Finance

Staff	Role	Responsibilities
William Melby	Chief Financial Officer	Leads the Finance team with special emphasis on: Budgets and Cash projections Bond Sales and manages Debt Manages Investments School Budgets as well as internal controls Approving order requisitions - Purples
Jessica Espinoza	Corporation Treasurer	All Federal and State Grants Oversee all financial documents Processes and submits state reports Manages district Internal controls policies Handles State audits and food service financials All misc. bookkeeping upkeep
Lyndsey Paoili	Deputy Treasurer	School Budgets and ECA Internal Controls Consumable and curricular material Budgets Oversees collections, receipting and bank reconciliation Payroll back-up 1099's Credit Cards
Jen Daniels	Accounts Payable	Orders and processes purchases and pays invoices Processes Professional Development Forms PD Reimbursements (Food and Mileage) W9's
TBD	Payroll	Processes Payroll. Addendum Positions. Benefit time and AOD (time cards) Garnishments and annuities W-2's PD pay (CPI, Curriculum Mapping etc.) Contracts
Julie Massoud	Central Office Secretary	Financial and Payroll Data entry

Communications

Curriculum, Instructions and Assessments

Staff	Role	Responsibilities
Colleen Bergren	Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction	Federal and State Grants K - 12 Curriculum (Textbook adoption, Curricular Materials, Curriculum Mapping, State Standards, Supplemental Materials, etc.) K - 12 Instruction (Professional Learning, Instructional Coaching, PLCs, ILT, etc.) High Ability MTSS Professional Learning Curricular Materials and Fees English Learner Programming
Amy Yoos	Director of Student Services and Assessment	Oversees and manages various student-related programs and services including: Student discipline & attendance, School guidance counseling Student enrollment School nursing MTSS Serves as Corporation Test Coordinator overseeing: Training Implementation and data analysis of district-wide assessments

Exceptional Achievers

Staff	Role	Responsibilities
Dr. Vida Choucalas	Director of Exceptional Achievers	Lead and oversee the Exceptional Achievers Department Collaborate with the Executive Team and communicates district goals with EA team. Oversees: Aspire Programs Homebound Services Evaluation Team Deaf/Hard of Hearing ISD/ISB, BLV Educational Interpreters Behavior Specialist Private Therapists (PT, PTA, OTA) CPI New Teacher Cohort Educational Software BREAK Program Speech, M-team 504/ADA as it pertains to IEPs Indicator Compliance Grants (619 Part B and 611 Part B ) Non-Pubs District wide Professional Development for EA Article 7 Seclusion and Restraint
Jana Maric	Assistant Director of Exceptional Achievers	Assist in overseeing the Exceptional Achievers Department. Oversees: Aspire Extended School Year Evaluations Transition Transportation Assistive Tech New Teacher Cohort IAM Test Coordinator Social Workers, STEP Program ISPROUT, IREAD IEP Training OT
Tammy Katalinic	Elementary Coordinator of Exceptional Achievers	Coordinate with Elementary services and needs Oversees: Aspire Evaluations Pre-School OT New Teacher Cohort Speech IREAD
Marianne Orfanos	Secondary Coordinator of Exceptional Achievers	Coordinate with Secondary services and needs Oversees: Aspire Transition Evaluations OT PCG New Teacher Cohort Social Workers
Staci Vukadinovich	Administrative Assistant	Assist administration with the running of the EA Department Oversees: Pre-School Homebound IEP Compliance Evaluation Compliance Medicaid Requisitions Professional Development Parent Communications
Julie Massoud	Administrative Assistant to Exceptional Achievers and Finance	Assist administration with the running of the EA Department Oversees: CPI Trainings and scheduling Medicaid Requisitions Professional Development Parent Communications

Human Resources

Staff	Role	Responsibilities
Steve Tripenfeldas	Assistant Superintendent	Oversees all human resources activities Oversees the hiring process including interviewing certified candidates Serves as the district compliance officer for employee 504 and ADA issues Serves as the Compliance Officer for for Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX discrimination claims Oversees all employee discipline procedures Oversees Collective Bargaining and works directly with the Teachers' Association through committee assignments Works with the business department to maintain payroll operations Oversees all staff evaluations Oversees employee and volunteer background checks Serves as the district School Safety Specialist Oversees policies and administrative guidelines Serves as the District School Safety Specialist Maintains Crisis Plans for the School District
Vicki Swing	Benefits Specialist	Manages all benefit programs including: Medical, dental and vision insurance TRF PERF Retirement plans FMLA Workers' compensation ADA
Barb Coggins	Administrative assistant	Manages substitute teachers Assists new employees with the onboarding process Maintains job descriptions for all positions Maintains online posting of all open positions Assists with all human resources operations
Courtney Margraf	Administrative assistant	Maintains employee personnel files Maintains and coordinates background check information for employees and volunteers Assists business and HR with the onboarding process of new employees

Operations - Maintenance, Buildings & Grounds

Staff	Role	Responsibilities
Sean Begley	Director of Operations	Oversees and leads the Transportation Department, Maintenance Department and Capital Projects throughout the school corporation
Dave Wallace	Supervisor of Building and Grounds	Maintains school buildings and grounds in top condition Oversees landscaping activities • Oversees the removal of trash and snow Conducts detailed inspections of buildings and grounds, and establish maintenance and repair schedules for district facilities Ensures the school corporation is in compliance with OSHA regulations Plans and oversees all maintenance and repair work through managing the maintenance work order process Arranges for substitute custodial services as needed Orders and maintains suitable supplies, tools, and equipment for all district facilities and property Assists in the selection, assignment, scheduling, training, and evaluation of custodial staff Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity Ensures that all activities conform to government regulations protecting the health, safety, and rights of employees and the public (including but not limited to asbestos, hazardous chemicals, access to buildings by the handicapped, and playground safety) Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan Keeps inventory on maintenance equipment and supplies Develops a system for dealing with emergency repair problems
Brian Hays, Rick Kessler and Fred Yates	Maintenance	Completes administration of approved work orders Performs general maintenance and repairs to District equipment Answers no heat/ no cool / no power/ no gas calls Maintains all electrical systems and switchgear Maintains all site lighting on buildings and poles Services Domestic Water Systems: Valves, boilers, Faucets and Mixing Valves Delivers District salt and copy paper Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and activity areas in proper working conditions at all times • Understands, operates, and troubleshoots Fire Alarm Panels in all schools Operates Building Automation Computer Maintains and Services all HVAC equipment including: Assists head custodians for various tasks • Perform General Carpentry Perform basic welding Operates Forklifts, Bucket lifts, and Skidsteers Reports major repairs needed promptly to the Principal, Supervisor of Building and Grounds or the Director of Operations Maintains a regular schedule of maintenance on all mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing
Bill Reed	Groundskeeper	Mowing of grass at all district facilities Regularly inspecting grounds of all facilities and removing trash and general litter from the grounds around all district facilities Trim tall grass around all district facilities Trim/prune bushes and trees around all district facilities Raking and bagging leaves and debris from around buildings, entrances, sidewalks, parking lots, athletic fields, and other areas of the district grounds Remove weeds from plant beds and around buildings and facilities Clear out over grown landscaping and install weed barriers and mulch, stone, or other product in planting beds as directed by supervisor Cleans trash containers located around the outside of district buildings Assists with snow removal and salt applications around buildings, sidewalks, parking lots and entrances to buildings during the winter months
Brian Hays	Energy Manager
Matthew Dykhuizen	Head Mechanic	Maintains and repairs all School Town of Munster mechanized equipment to include all buses, vehicles, fork lifts, lawn mowers, golf carts and all motorized equipment
Santino Presutti	Assistant Mechanic	Assist head mechanic with maintaining and repairing all School Town of Munster mechanized equipment to include all buses, vehicles, fork lifts, lawn mowers, golf carts and all motorized equipment
Tanya Nelson	Dispatcher	Integrates and synchronizes all buses (yellow, enhanced transit, and activity buses) for daily busing to and from school, as well as resourcing all transportation needs for field trips and athletic events
Ashley Ursino	Administrative Assistant	Assist the director of operations on all capital projects requirements, oversees food service receipts, and delivers corporation mail
	Bus Driver	Skilled in the operation of light and heavy school buses in transporting students to and from schools Transports students to and from school, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule Completes a daily pre-trip inspection of bus before routes. Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations. Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from school and on field trips Ensures that communication device (e.g. two-way radio) is in proper working order before each trip Regulates heating equipment and ventilation of bus for comfort of passengers Instructs children in safety precautions and practices. Signals children when to cross street and assures that children are safely across upon departure from bus Maintains discipline; reports unruly behavior to principal of school or to supervisor Inspects all seats on the bus at the end of each route to make sure no students are left on bus Inspects and sweeps bus. Keeps bus clean of all debris Conducts two yearly bus evacuation drills Attends mandatory state safety meetings and local in-service meetings Maintains a current CDL license
	Bus Aide	Assists the driver when requested or required Assists students requiring help getting on and off the bus Assists students using wheelchairs by operating the lift from outside the bus Constantly monitors students’ well-being and behavior during route Responds appropriately to students’ needs during route and notifies the driver if an emergency exists Stores and secures all student equipment that is to be transported Secures student seatbelts, harnesses and/or car seat restraints. For students able to belt themselves in, double checks for student safety and well- being Provides First Aid only as trained and required by the situation Assists the driver when backing up of the bus is necessary
	Head Custodian	Staff members first point of contact to report any broken, missing, or non-functioning equipment in order to generate a work order to plan and resource a repair Oversees and assigns custodians areas to work in and clean Custodial duties at assigned building, including but not limited to cleaning and maintaining the building, sweeping all areas, cleaning washrooms and all rooms, emptying trash and replacing light bulbs Assists maintenance personnel with minor repairs. • Mows grass, maintains landscaping Snow removal – plows assigned areas to include parking lots, driveways, and sidewalks
	Custodian	Custodial duties at assigned building, including but not limited to cleaning and maintaining the building, sweeping all areas, cleaning washrooms and all rooms, emptying trash and replacing light bulbs Assists maintenance personnel with minor repairs Mows grass, maintains landscaping Snow removal – plows assigned areas to include parking lots, driveways and sidewalks

Technology

Staff	Role	Responsibilities
Jarek Pozdzal	Director of Technology	Leads and oversees the Technology Department Collaborate with the Executive Team and communicate District goals with Technology team
Kurt Popovich	Technology Integrations Admin	Leads and oversees Instructional technologies ensuring various systems are integrated to enrich teacher/student experience Provides teacher trainings with various educational technologies that we have
Kevin Wladyka	Systems Security Admin	Leads and oversees cybersecurity as well as certain components of physical security (door access)
Brian Lawson	Systems Admin	Team "lead" for computer techs as well as supervisor of laptop techs
John Rivera	Computer Tech	Provides end user technical support
Vanessa Velez	Computer Tech	Provides end user technical support
Alex Miranda	Computer Tech	Provides end user technical support
Dominic Rossi	Database Admin	Manages and maintains: SIS State Reporting for District as well as many other data related systems
Rebecca Bogusz	Database Assistant	Assists Dominic with various tasks Performs data entry (creation of user accounts and suspensions) Prints ID badges as part of the account creation Assists Kurt with student accounts
Josh Allard	Laptop Tech	Part-time employee that fixes student devices only
Mike Randall	Laptop Tech	Part-time employee that fixes student devices only
Patrick Marsh	Laptop Tech	Part-time employee that fixes student devices only
Brandon Burgess	Laptop Tech	Part-time employee that fixes student devices only
James Ashcraft	Laptop Tech	Part-time employee that fixes student devices only
Evan Ringer	Laptop Tech	Part-time employee that fixes student devices only

Transportation

Registrar

Staff	Role	Responsibilities
Melissa Cuarda	District Registrar	Oversees and manages the registration of new students to the District Provides information to families and responds to inquiries regarding enrollment in the District Receives and reviews enrollment information and verifies residency, student medical records, birth certificates, transcripts; etc.; Enters all enrollment information into the District’s database and refers materials to appropriate staff, i.e.; medical records to the nurse, IEPs to Student Services/Guidance, etc., Refers unresolved issues of residency to the appropriate authority and/or investigators, as directed