The district leadership team and administrative staff members exist to support the efforts of all employees for the benefits of our early childhood through grade 12 learners. As the district continues to grow and change, additional support services have been put into place to address staff needs. This directory has been created to assist staff in accessing these services by providing contact information for employees at the district’s Administrative Center. Questions, comments, and suggestions from employees are welcomed, and district office staff will strive to provide accurate and prompt responses.
VISION
A recognized community of learners, where everyone has the voice, freedom, and responsibility to create individual learning paths.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Office of the Superintendent
•Board of Education
•District Administration
Human Resources
•Salary & Benefits
•Substitutes
Department of Teaching & Learning
•Curriculum & Instruction
•Student Assessments
Innovation Project Management
Department of Business Services
•Fiscal Management
•Residency Verification
•Vendor Contracts (Transportation, Food Services)
Technology
•Device Management & Software
•Student Data Management
Student Services
•Special Education
•Health Services
Facility Operations
•Buildings & Grounds
•Facility Rentals
•School Security
Communications & Community Engagement
•Internal/External Communications & Systems
•District Councils & Partnerships
Principals & Early Childhood Center
YEA Association
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT
The Seven-Member Board of Education hires the Superintendent of Schools to oversee the day-to-day functions of the school district.
The following administrators report directly to the Superintendent.
•Associate Superintendent of Human Resources
•Assistant Superintendents of Teaching & Learning
•Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
•Director of Communications & Community Engagement
•Innovation Project Manager
•Executive Director of Technology
Dr. Matt Zediker
Superintendent of Schools mzediker@y115.org Ext: 4397
Cathy Anderson
Manager of the Superintendent's Office & Board of Education Executive Assistant canderson@y115.org Ext: 4704
We can assist you with:
•Board of Education Information
•Board Docs (Board Agenda & Minutes)
•Board Policies & Administrative Procedures
•Board of Education Committees
•Boundary Exceptions
•Community Flier Approval
•District Administration
•Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
•Homeless Liaison
•Legislative Issues
•Strategic Planning
•Student Registration
•Truancy
•Waivers: Registration Fees/Free & Reduced Lunch
Olympia Romano-Zamora Administrative Assistant/Receptionist oromano-zamora@y115.org Ext: 4713
HUMAN RESOURCES
The mission of the Department of Human Resources is to attract, employ, develop, and retain employees who are focused on student success, and to administer consistent personnel practices that support the district’s mission and strategic plan. The department is led by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, which includes a coordinator for benefits, a recruitment and retention specialist, and an administrative assistant.
The Associate Superintendent of Human Resources, is responsible for leading contract negotiations with the Yorkville Education Association (YEA) as a representative of the Board of Education (BOE).
Dr. Nick Baughman
In addition, the department is also responsible for leading the district administration through the teacher evaluation process and ensuring compliance with the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA). The Associate Superintendent of HR also serves as the district’s Title IX Coordinator, district complaint manager, collaborates with YEA leadership to proactively and positively solve challenges that could potentially interfere with the learning environment, and interpret BOE policy to provide recommendations.
Associate Superintendent of Human Resources nbaughman@y115.org Ext: 6427
The Department of Teaching & Learning is dedicated to advancing academic development for all students. The Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning leads a team of professionals in managing PreK-12 curriculum development, instructional strategies and resources, instructional technology, literacy outreach, assessment and data analysis, professional learning, federal grants, and school improvement planning. The department also encompasses multilingual services, gifted and accelerated learning, and family and community engagement.
Dr. Kathy Melton Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning kmelton@y115.org Ext: 4131
Dr. Kelley Hren Executive Director of Teaching & Learning khren@y115.org Ext: 4219
We can assist you with:
•Academic Programming & Instruction
•Curricular Resource Review, Procurement, & Training
•Project Intake, Scoping, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Support
•Project Resource Allocation
•Project Communication
•Project Timelines
•Stakeholder Management
•Risk Management & Mitigation
Yorkville Grade School
Circle Center Grade School
Bristol Bay Elementary School
Grande Reserve Elementary School
Autumn Creek Elementary School
Bristol Grade School
Yorkville Middle School
Yorkville High School Academy
Yorkville High School
Yorkville Transition Program
Early Childhood Center
Yorkville Intermediate School
BUSINESS SERVICES
The Department of Business Services includes the Assistant Superintendent of Business Service who is responsible for all financial issues involved with the operation of the school district. This includes budget development, debt management, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, and all contracts with outside vendors. The department also includes the Executive Director of Business Services who oversees the areas of transportation and food service.
Kreg
Wesley
Assistant Superintendent
of Business Services kwesley@y115.org Ext: 4057
Michael Guzaldo Executive Director of Business Services mguzaldo@y115.org Ext: 5162
Front Row: Darren Crawford (President), Dr. Shawn Schumacher (Secretary), Wayland Middendorf Back Row: Mike Houston, Jason Demas (Vice President), Mike Knoll, Leslie Smogor
We Believe:
•Students must actively participate in their own learning
•In a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement
•The learning/school community must take shared responsibility for student learning
•Goals are accomplished when thoroughly planned, implemented, and supported
•In effective communication and collaboration among students, their families, and staff
•A technology-rich environment supports high-levels of student learning
•Fiscal responsibility is required to ensure the community the best possible return on its investment