Human Resources Department
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The Human Resources Department oversees one of our district’s greatest resources — our employees. The department strives to provide our students and parents with a talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated workforce by:
- reaching out locally and nationally to recruit quality and diverse staff members.
- supporting professional development and training,
- fostering an engaging and caring work environment.
The department supports more than 1,600 employees, substitutes, and our retiree recognition program.
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Human Resources Leadership
Josie Lewis
Chief Human Resources Officer
515-633-5037Megan Thole
Human Resources Director
515-633-5036Who to Contact
Certified Staff, Negotiations, Investigations
Josie Lewis
Chief Human Resources Officer
515-633-5037Classified Staff, Title IX, Evaluations
Megan Thole
Human Resources Director
515-633-5036Employment Verification, Salary and Wages and Early Retirement
Alex Koenen
Salary Specialist
515-633-5034Leaves of Absence (FMLA & non-FMLA), Absence Management (Aesop), Substitute Information
Jackie Armstrong
Secretary
515-633-5031Online Staff PD (Vector Solutions & AEA), Coursework Credit/Reimbursement, Background Checks
Sandy Donielson
Secretary
515-633-5030Worker’s Compensation, Student Teacher Placement and Certified Evaluations (Professional Growth Model)
Carol Rushing
Executive Assistant/SAM
515-633-5033
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The West Des Moines Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs or its employment practices.
Inquiries and grievances may be directed to our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator, at the Learning Resource Center, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265 or to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Kansas City, MO.
