2020 Bonar Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: (510) 644-6150 • Fax: (510) 644-6151
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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 and Personnel File Reviews
Employee Forms and Information Webpage – This page serves employees with links to frequently requested forms, policies, and administrative regulations.
District-wide Classification & Compensation Study 2013
Beginning Teachers Support & Assessment (BTSA)
Human Resources and Personnel Commission Organizational Chart
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 |
| Janet Lopez | Sr. Personnel Assistant | janetlopez@berkeley.net | 644-4539 |
| Sharon Vernae | Sr. Personnel Assistant | sharonvernae@berkeley.net | 644-6270 |
| Randy Perez | Director, Classified Personnel | randyperez@berkeley.net | 644-8636 |
| Tracie DeAngelis | Administrative Coordinator (Confidential) | traciedeangelis@berkeley.net | 644-8924 |
| Anthony Langford | Personnel Coordinator | anthonylangford@berkeley.net | 644-8975 |
| Dana Malone | Sr. Personnel Assistant | danamalone@berkeley.net | 644-6417 |
| SUBJECT | CONTACT |
| Board Report Items | Delia Ruiz/Rhonda Cervantes |
| Calendars | Rhonda Cervantes |
| Certificated Personnel | Sheila Rose |
| Classified Personnel | |
| —-Testing/Posting | Anthony Langford |
| —-Absences/Leaves/Vacations | Sharon Vernae |
| —-Staffing/Personnel Requisitions | Randy Perez |
| Contract Management | Delia Ruiz |
| Credentials | Sheila Rose |
| Employee Assistance Program | |
| —-Certificated | Mary Buttler |
| —-Classified | Randy Perez |
| Employee Orientation (Classified) | Anthony Langford |
| Employment Verifications | |
| —-Certificated | |
| ——–Financial Institutions and Housing | Rhonda Cervantes |
| ——–Work Experience | Sheila Rose |
| —-Classified | |
| ——–Employee Last Name A-H | Latanja Chambers |
| ——–Employee Last Name I-N | Tracie DeAngelis |
| ——–Employee Last Name O-Z | Dana Malone |
| Evaluations | |
| —-Certificated | Rhonda Cervantes |
| —-Classified | Tracie DeAngelis |
| —-Substitutes | Sharon Vernae |
| Fingerprinting (DOJ/FBI) | Tracie DeAngelis |
| Grievances | Mary Buttler/Delia Ruiz |
| Investigations | Mary Buttler |
| Job Descriptions | |
| —-Certificated | Sheila Rose |
| —-Classified | Anthony Langford |
| Job Postings | |
| —-Certificated | Sheila Rose |
| —-Classified | Anthony Langford |
| Leaves | |
| —-Certificated | Sheila Rose |
| —-Classified | Dana Malone |
| —-Leave Balance | Sharon Vernae |
| Legal Resources | Delia Ruiz |
| Pay Advances (BCCE, IAPP and OTBS units) | Tracie DeAngelis |
| Personnel Commission | Randy Perez |
| Personnel File Reviews | |
| —-Certificated | Sheila Rose |
| —-Classified | |
| —–Employee Last Name A-H | Latanja Chambers |
| —–Employee Last Name I-N | Tracie DeAngelis |
| —–Employee Last Name O-Z | Dana Malone |
| 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 |
| Retirement | |
| —-Certificated(STRS) | Vacant |
| —-Classified(PERS) | Tracie DeAngelis |
| Salary Schedules | Tracie DeAngelis |
| Secretary to Personnel Commission | Randy Perez |
| Staffing | |
| —-Certificated | Mary Buttler |
| —-Classified | Randy Perez |
| Student Teaching Intern Program | Mary Buttler |
| Substitute Employee Management | Janet Lopez |
| —-Substitute permit expiration | Sheila Rose |
| —-Monitoring of days | |
| ———Certificated | Janet Lopez/Sheila Rose |
| ———Classified | Sharon Vernae |
| 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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