2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 644-6150 • Fax: (510) 644-6151
Department Overview
The Human Resources Department is at the heart of every organization. Recruiting, selecting, staffing and hiring the best candidate is an important task. Highly qualified teachers and top performing support staff are the key to successful schools. In addition, Human Resources provide daily guidance and support for district employees. The HR Team is committed to their Mission, Vision, and Beliefs:
Mission
The mission of the Human Resources Team is to be responsive to employees’ needs, to establish a bridge to other departments and to provide quality customer service.
Vision
The vision of the Human Resources Team is to recruit, hire, develop, support, and retain the most qualified and culturally competent staff to support the academic achievement and advancement of all students.
Beliefs
We believe….
…our employees are our best and most valuable asset.
…we can provide friendly, accurate, and timely customer service.
…in cooperative and collaborative team work.
…we are one team that respects and supports each other.
Employment Verification Instructions
Employee Forms and Information Webpage – This page serves employees with links to frequently requested forms, policies, and administrative regulations.
Review the HR Menu of Services if you are unsure who to contact in the department.
| Name | Position | Email @berkeley.net | Phone |
| Delia Ruiz | Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources | deliaruiz@berkeley.net | 644-4580 |
| Rhonda Cervantes | Administrative Coordinator (Confidential) | rhondacervantes@berkeley.net | 644-6229 |
| Mary Buttler | Director, Personnel Services | marybuttler@berkeley.net | 644-6831 |
| Sheila Rose | Personnel Specialist (Confidential) | sheilarose@berkeley.net | 644-6152 |
| Sr. Personnel Assistant | @berkeley.net | 644-6270 | |
| Sharon Vernae | Sr. Personnel Assistant | sharonvernae@berkeley.net | 644-4539 |
| Randy Perez | Director, Classified Personnel | randyperez@berkeley.net | 644-8636 |
| Tracie DeAngelis | Administrative Coordinator (Confidential) | traciedeangelis@berkeley.net | 644-8924 |
| Yolanda Gibson | Clerical Specialist | yolandagibson@berkeley.net | 644-6150 |
| Gloria Maldonado | Personnel Coordinator | gloriamaldonado@berkeley.net | 644-8975 |
| Dana Malone | Sr. Personnel Assistant | danamalone@berkeley.net | 644-6417 |
| SUBJECT | CONTACT |
| ADA | |
| —-Certificated | Mary Buttler |
| —-Classified | Randy Perez |
| Board Report Items | Delia Ruiz/Rhonda Cervantes |
| Calendars | Rhonda Cervantes |
| Certificated Personnel | Sheila Rose |
| Classified Personnel | |
| —-Testing/Posting | Gloria Maldonado |
| —-Absences/Leaves/Vacations | Sharon Vernae |
| —-Staffing/Personnel Requisitions | Randy Perez |
| Contract Management Procedures | Delia Ruiz |
| Credentials | Sheila Rose |
| Employee Assistance Program | |
| —-Certificated | Mary Buttler |
| —-Classified | Randy Perez |
| Employee ID Cards | Yolanda Gibson |
| Employee Orientation (Classified) | Randy Perez |
| Evaluations | |
| —-Certificated | Rhonda Cervantes |
| —-Classified | Tracie DeAngelis |
| —-Substitutes | Sharon Vernae |
| FMLA | |
| —-Certificated | Sheila Rose/Mary Buttler |
| —-Classified | Dana Malone/Randy Perez |
| Fingerprinting (DOJ/FBI) | Tracie DeAngelis |
| General District Information | Yolanda Gibson |
| Grievances | Mary Buttler/Delia Ruiz |
| Investigations | Mary Buttler |
| Job Descriptions | |
| —-Certificated | Sheila Rose |
| —-Classified | Gloria Maldonado |
| Leaves | |
| —-Certificated | Sheila Rose |
| —-Classified | Dana Malone |
| —-Leave Balance | Sharon Vernae |
| Legal Resources | Delia Ruiz |
| Pay Advances (BCCE) | Randy Perez |
| Personnel Commission | Randy Perez |
| Postings | |
| —-Certificated | Sheila Rose |
| —-Classified | Gloria Maldonado |
| Professional Growth | |
| —-Certificated | Delia Ruiz |
| —-Classified | Tracie DeAngelis |
| Negotiations | Delia Ruiz |
| Reasonable Accommodation | |
| —-Certificated | Mary Buttler |
| —-Classified | Randy Perez |
| Reasonable Assurance Letters | |
| —-Certificated | Mary Buttler |
| —-Classified | Randy Perez |
| Recruitment | |
| —-Certificated | Mary Buttler |
| —-Classified | Randy Perez |
| Salary Schedules | Tracie DeAngelis |
| Secretary to Personnel Commission | Randy Perez |
| Staffing | |
| —-Certificated | Mary Buttler |
| —-Classified | Randy Perez |
| Student Teaching Intern Program | Mary Buttler |
| Sub Finder | Sharon Vernae/Yolanda Gibson |
| —-Notification of substitute permit expiration | Sheila Rose |
| —-Monitoring of days | Sharon Vernae/Sheila Rose |
| TB Clearance | Rhonda Cervantes |
| Transcripts | |
| —-Certificated | Sheila Rose |
| —-Classified | Tracie DeAngelis |
| Unemployment Insurance Claims | Sharon Vernae |
| Vacation Balances | |
| —-Classified | Sharon Vernae |
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