Human Resources

We believe that academic success for every student is dependent on every district employee. As we work to hire and retain a qualified staff, our goal is to provide excellent client service and build a team of professionals who are passionate about the success of each student.

We provide opportunities for meaningful employment in a variety of positions, including educators, educational assistants (paraprofessionals), custodians, clerical, food service, principals and administrators.

Whether you are a prospective employee or you are currently a member of the Wayzata Public Schools’ community, we invite you to take advantage of the information and services provided.

Contacts

Dave Lutz, Executive Director of Human Resources
763-745-5014
d avid.lutz@wayzataschools.org

Oversight of HR Department functions, policies and procedures
ADA inquiries and compliance
Human rights Officer
Title IX Officer
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
Employee Issues (primary contact)
Contract negotiations and labor relations

Laura Hoffman Hordyk, Director of Human Resources
763-745-5013
laura.hoffmanhordyk@wayzataschools.org

Contract and evaluation management for Unaffiliated and Licensed staff (Teachers and Principals)
Employee compliance and HR technology
Staffing budgeting and hiring management
HR data requests and reporting (primary contact)
Employee issues
General HR questions

Joanne Fieldseth, Manager - Benefits & Wellness
763-745-5012
joanne.fieldseth@wayzataschools.org

Benefits management: health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, VEBA/HRA, flexible spending accounts and voluntary products
Employee Wellness Program (Wellbeing Advisors, EAP, Employee wellness events/grants
Family Medical Leave eligibility
General benefits questions

Leslie Myrin, Manager - Classified Staff
763-745-5016
leslie.myrin@wayzataschools.org

Contract and HR support for non-licensed staff (Custodial, Paraprofessional & Administrative Professional, Community Education Personnel, Wayzata Cafés, Wayzata Kids Site Managers)
HR data requests (secondary contact)
General HR questions

Tyler Reinarts, HR Specialist
763-745-5045
tyler.reinarts@wayzataschools.org

Daily Substitute placement (Building Subs)
Extracurricular contracts
Workers compensation
Retiree benefits
Teacher lane changes
General HR and benefits questions

Aimee Pasko, HR Specialist
763-745-5048
aimee.pasko@wayzataschools.org

Job postings and recruitment
Substitute Teacher support
Leave of Absence support (Licensed and Unaffiliated Staff)
Licensure requests (OFP, T1/T2)
Unemployment
Student Teacher/Internship coordination
General HR questions

Anne Hamann, HR Technician
763-745-5023
anne.hamann@wayzataschools.org

Data entry for benefits enrollment and insurance payroll tasks
Support benefits annual compliance projects
General benefits questions

Chithra Binoy, HR Administrative Professional
763-745-5007
chithra.binoy@wayzataschools.org

HR Primary contact for general questions
I-9 compliance
District background checks
Record maintenance
District tutor list

Employee Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive benefits for our eligible staff. Employer-provided insurance benefits are an important component of the total compensation package.

The employee’s eligibility and the district’s contribution towards insurance benefits are determined by each collective bargaining unit’s agreement with the district. There is no eligibility waiting period to participate in district insurance plans.

Health Insurance

Health insurance is offered to eligible staff. Enrollees have the choice of two insurance plans – Low Deductible and High Deductible – which would provide medical insurance benefits for themselves and for their dependents if they choose.

Machine Readable Files

Machine-readable files are a requirement of the Transparency in Coverage Final Rule.

Health insurers are required to publicly display certain health care price information via machine-readable files on their websites beginning in 2022. These machine-readable files will include negotiated rates with in-network providers, allowed amounts for out-of-network providers and may include prescription-drug pricing.

To access these files please click the link: https://www.preferredone.com/mrf

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Basic Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Basic term life insurance and AD&D is offered to eligible staff. The benefit amount is determined by each collective bargaining unit’s agreement.

Supplemental Term Life and Supplemental Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

Supplemental term life insurance and AD&D is offered to eligible staff. This coverage would be provided at the employee’s expense on any coverage elected for the employee, spouse and children.

Long Term Disability Insurance

Other Benefit Offerings

Privacy Notice

Payroll

It is the policy of Wayzata Public Schools to provide equal employment opportunity for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.