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The Human Resources Department, in partnership with all stakeholders, strives to recruit, hire, train and retain the most effective employees to educate and serve our students in achieving success.

The Human Resources Department staff understands the diversity of our customers, whether employees, applicants, retirees, parents, agencies, businesses or interested citizens. The staff is committed to providing exceptional customer service through effective communication, streamlined processes, and response to customer needs.

Responsibilities of the Department include facilitating and administering: the recruitment and hiring process; performance evaluations; and personnel management. 

If you have questions for the HR/Personnel department, please call (936) 829-4718 and refer to the following table for the appropriate person.

A word cloud depicting key functions of Human Resources, including benefits, payroll, hiring, and training.

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    Absence Management (formerly Aesop) Frontline Mark Kettering
    Address & Name Changes - Employees Mark Kettering
    Applications Mark Kettering
    Appraisals Mark Kettering
    Certifications - Professional/Paraprofessional Staff Mark Kettering
    Child Support Payments Lacey Chandler
    Classroom Observations Olivia Fant
    Compensation Plan Katherina Crager
    Contracts Mark Kettering
    Criminal Background Checks and Fingerprinting Mark Kettering
    Direct Deposit Lacey Chandler
    Disability Insurance The Advanced Financial Group
    DMAC Olivia Fant
    Employee Personnel Records Mark Kettering
    Employee Discipline Brian Bowman
    Mark Kettering
    ESSA Requirements - Para-professional Staff  Mark Kettering
    Exit Process Mark Kettering
    Family & Medical Leave Notices (FMLA) Lacey Chandler​
    Fingerprint Requirements Mark Kettering
    Garnishments (Payroll) Lacey Chandler
    Grievance & Complaint Policy & Procedures Mark Kettering
    Brian Bowman
    Health Plan (TRS-ActiveCare/BCBS) The Advanced Financial Group
    Internships Amanda Minshew
    Investment Options - 403(b) and 457 Plans Katherina Crager
    Job Descriptions Mark Kettering
    Leave Policies Lacey Chandler​​
    Leave Balances (TimeClock+) Lacey Chandler
    New Employee/Teacher Orientation and Training Olivia Fant
    Paycheck Issues Lacey Chandler
    Payroll Deductions Lacey Chandler​​
    Professional Development Olivia Fant
    Property/Casualty Insurance Katherina Crager
    Recruiting (Job Fairs) Mark Kettering
    Resignations Mark Kettering
    Retirement Mark Kettering
    Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Benefits The Advanced Financial Group
    Service Records (All Staff) Mark Kettering
    Special Programs Shanna Powers
    Standard Certificates Mark Kettering
    Student Accident Insurance Chantea Allen
    Student Teacher Information (Observation) Amanda Minshew
    Substitute - Absence Management (formerly AESOP)  Mark Kettering
    Substitute Teacher Information Mark Kettering
    Supplemental Insurance Benefits The Advanced Financial Group
    Technology Training Todd Shahan
    TIA (Teacher Incentive Allotment) Olivia Fant
    Transcripts (Staff) Mark Kettering
    Tuition Exemption Program Mark Kettering
    Unemployment Mark Kettering
    Vacancy Notices Mark Kettering
    Workers’ Compensation Insurance Mark Kettering
    Work-Related Injury - Report Mark Kettering

Equal Employment Opportunity

*Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, , sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator, Shawna Neal, MA,LPC., 215 N. Temple, Diboll, TX 75941, sneal@dibollisd.org and (936) 829-4718.