HR Questions
Our Human Resources team is eager to assist our employees and future employees!
Who handles what in Human Resources?
Dr. Michael Cyrus
Executive Director of Human Resources
952-401-5015
- Oversight of the overall Human Resources department and functions
- Development of Human Resources policies and procedures
- Recruitment and hiring for teaching and administrative staff
- Labor relations with Minnetonka Teachers Association, Minnetonka Association of Administrators, Minnetonka Association of Principals and Minnetonka Information Systems Association (MISA)
- Primary contact for employee relations and data privacy issues
- District's Human Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator
Robyn Klinker
Human Resources Coordinator
952-401-5016
- Recruitment and hiring for paraprofessional, clerical, custodian, nutrition services, community education and technology
- Labor relations with Minnesota School Employees Association (Paraprofessional Employees) and District 276 Educational Office Employees (Clerical)
- Development and maintenance of the Human Resources Information System
- Primary contact for unemployment issues and employee assistance program
- Secondary contact for employee relations and data privacy issues
Sandy Souba
Human Resources Specialist
952-401-5008
- Recruitment and hiring functions for teacher positions
- Professional growth and lane changes for teachers
- Preparation and distribution of teacher contracts
- Support for teacher leaves of absence
- Maintains teacher Human Resources Information System
- Support for new teacher licenses
Amy Hillstrom
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
952-401-5014
- General information and appointment scheduling
- Coordinate student teacher placements
- Primary contact for work authorization and visa issues
Geri Murphy
Human Resources Technician
952-401-5031
- Maintain the reserve teacher and paraprofessional substitute calling system
- Provide orientation to new reserve teachers and substitute para and clerical staff
- Provide clerical support for Human Resources department
I have questions. My job is....
- Administrator
- Buildings and Grounds Employee
- Coaches
- Minnetonka Community Education Employee
- Nutrition Services Employee
- Office Assistant
- Paraprofessional
- Reserve or Substitute Paraprofessional or Teacher
- Retirees
- School Bus Driver
- Teacher
- Tech Department or Information Systems Employee
Administrator
Robyn Klinker, Human Resources Coordinator, 952-401-5016 will be happy to assist you with any Human Resources questions. She assists our administrators with hiring and labor relations. She is also the primary contact for unemployment and employee assistance.
If you have questions or concerns about working conditions or conditions of employment, we encourage you to talk with your executive director or assistant superintendent first. Most concerns can be resolved by the employees closest to the problem. If the problem persists, contact Robyn Klinker in Human Resources.
Payroll Questions - contact Ashley Handahl by phone at (952) 401-5026 or email at ashley.handahl@minnetonkaschools.org.
Insurance Questions - contact Jodi Blais by phone at (952) 401-5021 or email at jodi.blais@minnetonkaschools.org.
Human Rights Complaints - contact Dr. Michael Cyrus by phone at (952) 401-5015 or email at michael.cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org.
Buildings and Grounds Employee
Robyn Klinker, Human Resources Coordinator, 952-401-5016 will be happy to assist you with any Human Resources questions. She assists our managers, and paraprofessionals with hiring, extended absences and labor relations. She is also the primary contact for unemployment and employee assistance.
If you have questions or concerns about working conditions or conditions of employment, we encourage you to talk with your supervisor first. Most concerns can be resolved by the employees closest to the problem. If the problem persists, contact Tim Rosland, Buildings and Grounds supervisor; Jim McCann, Health and Safety coordinator; or Robyn Klinker in Human Resources.
Payroll Questions - contact Ashley Handahl by phone at (952) 401-5026 or email at ashley.handahl@minnetonkaschools.org.
Insurance Questions - contact Jodi Blais by phone at (952) 401-5021 or email at jodi.blais@minnetonkaschools.org.
Human Rights Complaints - contact Dr. Michael Cyrus by phone at (952) 401-5015 or email at michael.cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org.
Coaches
Ted Schultz, Director of Student Activities, 952-401-5901 will be happy to assist you with any coaching-related questions.
If you have questions or concerns about working conditions or conditions of employment, we encourage you to talk with your executive director or assistant superintendent first. Most concerns can be resolved by the employees closest to the problem. If the problem persists, contact Robyn Klinker in Human Resources.
Minnetonka Community Education Employee
Robyn Klinker, Human Resources Coordinator, 952-401-5016 will be happy to assist you with any Human Resources questions. She assists Minnetonka Community Education with hiring, extended absences and labor relations. She is also the primary contact for contract administration, unemployment and employee assistance.
If you have questions or concerns about working conditions or conditions of employment, we encourage you to talk with your supervisor first. Most concerns can be resolved by the employees closest to the problem. If the problem persists, contact Robyn Klinker in Human Resources.
Payroll Questions - contact Ashley Handahl by phone at (952) 401-5026 or email at ashley.handahl@minnetonkaschools.org.
Insurance Questions - contact Jodi Blais by phone at (952) 401-5021 or email at jodi.blais@minnetonkaschools.org.
Human Rights Complaints - contact Dr. Michael Cyrus by phone at (952) 401-5015 or email at michael.cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org.
Nutrition Services Employee
Robyn Klinker, Human Resources Coordinator, 952-401-5016 will be happy to assist you with any Human Resources questions. She assists our Nutrition Services Department with hiring, extended absences and labor relations. She is also the primary contact for contract administration, unemployment and employee assistance.
If you have questions or concerns about working conditions or conditions of employment, we encourage you to talk with your manager first. Most concerns can be resolved by the employees closest to the problem. If the problem persists, contact Jane Bender, Nutrition Services Supervisor and/or Robyn Klinker in Human Resources.
Payroll Questions - contact Ashley Handahl by phone at (952) 401-5026 or email at ashley.handahl@minnetonkaschools.org.
Insurance Questions - contact Jodi Blais by phone at (952) 401-5021 or email at jodi.blais@minnetonkaschools.org.
Human Rights Complaints - contact Dr. Michael Cyrus by phone at (952) 401-5015 or email at michael.cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org.
Office Assistant
Robyn Klinker, Human Resources Coordinator, 952-401-5016 will be happy to assist you with any Human Resources questions. She assists our administrators and office assistants with hiring, extended absences and labor relations. She is also the primary contact for office/clerical contract administration, unemployment and employee assistance.
If you have questions or concerns about working conditions or conditions of employment, we encourage you to talk with your supervisor first. Most concerns can be resolved by the employees closest to the problem. If the problem persists, contact Robyn Klinker in Human Resources.
Payroll Questions - contact Ashley Handahl by phone at (952) 401-5026 or email at ashley.handahl@minnetonkaschools.org.
Insurance Questions - contact Jodi Blais by phone at (952) 401-5021 or email at jodi.blais@minnetonkaschools.org.
Human Rights Complaints - contact Dr. Michael Cyrus by phone at (952) 401-5015 or email at michael.cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org.
Paraprofessional
Robyn Klinker, Human Resources Coordinator, 952-401-5016 will be happy to assist you with any Human Resources questions. She assists our school principals and paraprofessionals with hiring, extended absences and labor relations. She is also the primary contact for contract administration, unemployment and employee assistance.
If you have questions or concerns about working conditions or conditions of employment, we encourage you to talk with your principal first. Most concerns can be resolved by the employees closest to the problem. If the problem persists, contact Robyn Klinker in Human Resources.
Payroll Questions - contact Ashley Handahl by phone at (952) 401-5026 or email at ashley.handahl@minnetonkaschools.org.
Insurance Questions - contact Jodi Blais by phone at (952) 401-5021 or email at jodi.blais@minnetonkaschools.org.
Human Rights Complaints - contact Dr. Michael Cyrus by phone at (952) 401-5015 or email at michael.cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org.
Reserve or Substitute Paraprofessional or Teacher
View the Reserves and Substitutes page for information.
Retirees
Deb Malmsten, 952-401-5029, is the primary contact for our retirees. We also invite our retirees to continue serving our children and our community as a Reserve or substitute. Contact Amy Hillstrom at 952-401-5031 about employment opportunities as a reserve.
School Bus Driver
Teacher
Sandy Souba, 952-401-5008, will be happy to answer teacher questions or help you find the information you need. Sandy handles:
- Recruitment and hiring functions for teacher positions (in conjunction with principals)
- Documentation for professional growth and lane changes for teachers
- Teacher contracts
- Teacher leaves of absence
- Teacher Human Resources Information System
- Support for new teacher licenses
Payroll Questions - contact Ashley Handahl by phone at (952) 401-5026 or email at ashley.handahl@minnetonkaschools.org.
Insurance Questions - contact Jodi Blais by phone at (952) 401-5021 or email at jodi.blais@minnetonkaschools.org.
Human Rights Complaints - contact Dr. Michael Cyrus by phone at (952) 401-5015 or email at michael.cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org.
Professional Development/Teacher Evaluation Questions - contact Sara White by phone at (952) 401-5103 or email at sara.white@minnetonkaschools.org
Tech Department or Information Systems Employee
Robyn Klinker, Human Resources Coordinator, 952-401-5016 will be happy to assist you with any Human Resources questions. She assists our Tech Department with hiring, extended absences and labor relations. She is also the primary contact for contract administration, unemployment and employee assistance.
If you have questions or concerns about working conditions or conditions of employment, we encourage you to talk with your supervisor first. Most concerns can be resolved by the employees closest to the problem. If the problem persists, contact Robyn Klinker in Human Resources.
Payroll Questions - contact Ashley Handahl by phone at (952) 401-5026 or email at ashley.handahl@minnetonkaschools.org.
Insurance Questions - contact Jodi Blais by phone at (952) 401-5021 or email at jodi.blais@minnetonkaschools.org.
Human Rights Complaints - contact Dr. Michael Cyrus by phone at (952) 401-5015 or email at michael.cyrus@minnetonkaschools.org.
