Knowing Who to Call

Whether it’s a question related to your terms of employment or the benefits enrollment period, our Human Resources staff – combined with other district departments – are here to answer your questions. Below is a list of the various HR personnel and the different areas/responsibilities they cover. You are also welcome to call and speak to someone in Human Resources at 515-278-0470.

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Nate Zittergruen
Phone: 515-278-0470
Executive Director of Human Resources
District Office
  • Policy / Contract Administration & Interpretation
  • Grievances
  • Discrimination & Harassment Complaints
  • Staff & Student Handbooks
  • Affirmative Action
  • Job Descriptions
  • Workplace Accommodations
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Missy Brush
Phone: 515-278-0470
Human Resources Manager
District Office
  • HR Processes & Procedures
  • Certified Staffing
  • Staff Contracts
  • Lane Changes
  • Student Teacher Placement / Agreements
  • License Renewal
  • Employee Evaluations
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Chris Kinney
Phone: 515-278-0470
District Office Receptionist & Human Resources Assistant
District Office
  • Leave of Absence / Leave Reports
  • FMLA
  • Jury Duty
  • Absence Management (previously AESOP)
  • Classified Staffing (Custodian, Nutrition, Transportation)
  • Staff Calendars
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Julie Manders
Phone: 515-278-0470
District Office Receptionist & Human Resources Assistant
District Office
  • Vector Solutions Training
  • Business Cards
  • Substitute Staffing
  • Volunteer Background Checks
  • Pre-employment Testing
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Verifications of Employment
  • Badges & Building Access
  • District Office Room Scheduling
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Cori White
Phone: 515-278-0470
District Office Receptionist & Human Resources Assistant
District Office
  • Classified Staffing (Associates, secretaries, CE PK)
  • Absence Management (previously AESOP) Sub System
  • Leave Balances
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Kayla Badtram
Phone: 515-278-0470
Facilities Manager & Outreach / Benefits Manager
District Office
  • Insurance
  • IPERS & Retirement Benefits
  • Benefit Enrollment
  • Workers Compensation
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Tricia Cory
Phone: 515-278-0470
Finance Specialist
District Office
  • Payroll for Contracted Staff
  • Time Clock
  • 403b Plan
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Dawn Stephens
Phone: 515-278-0470
Finance Specialist
District Office
  • Payroll for Substitutes & Temporary Staff

Go to Employee Online for:

  • Pay Stubs
  • Address / Phone Number Changes
  • Payroll Forms & Information
  • Union Agreements
  • Contract Details
  • Seniority Listings
  • Work Days Calendars
  • Reimbursement Forms
  • Timesheets