Classified Human Resources

Employee Information Changes

Please remember to submit all personal information changes to your Human Resources Department. Address and phone number changes can be made through Employee Self Service (ESS). ESS can be accessed from the AUSD homepage under "Staff". Check with your Human Resources department if you have any questions.

Name change, maritial status change, new baby, new adoptions, etc. must be sumitted to the Human Resources or Benefits department in writing. Some changes require additional information or documentation and some changes are time sensitive and must be made within 30 days.

Representative of the Year

Melinda Ramirez, School Administrative Assistant-High School VP, Deer Valley High School

Melinda has been with the district for over 14 years. Melinda has been an IA-Bilingual, a School Office Assistant I-Bilingual and is now a School Administrative Assistant-High School VP. Melinda has a calm and cool personality oriented towards organization, problem solving and helping others. Deer Valley High School would not function without her. Melinda supports the students, staff and the surrounding community with her ability to empathize, understand and follow through. She is always willing to help others, and if she doesn’t know the answer, she will point you in the right direction of someone who does.

Melinda states, “I have been impacted by the students in such a way that I want better for them. I continue to learn and teach others who could use advice that may change their lives. Out of everything, I believe creating a trusting environment has been my greatest contribution. Watching students walk across the stage and come back updating me with a visit with families, jobs and more, makes my DVHS journey well worth it and rewarding.”

Congratulations Melinda - Our 2025 Classified Representative of the Year!!!

The two FABULOUS finalists are……………..

Jenna Marchesi-Osborn, Restorative Practice Facilitator, Park Middle School

Jenna has been with AUSD for over 3 years, most recently working as a Restorative Practice Facilitator at Park Middle School. In this role, she has fostered a positive work environment, organizing staff team building events and goes above and beyond her regular duties. She takes the initiative to mentor students, helping them integrate smoothly back into our school community after conflicts. Jenna also approaches conflicts with a creative mindset to devise solutions that improve processes and increase productivity, which has been evident with the Alternative to Suspension program.

Jenna states, “I feel very fortunate to be able to work as a classified employee at AUSD. Our students get to see me show up for them when they need support. They get to see me be an example of the kind of adult who listens without judgement and who can laugh with them. Helping mold our future generation into more compassionate, educated, and kind humans is the greatest reward.”

Kisha Jarvis, Site Safety Coordinator, Antioch High School

Kisha has been with the district for over 20 years. She has been a constant force of safety on the school campus. Many of the students look up to her as a positive example and a second mom. She constantly redirects students and never gives up, no matter what obstacles she might face. She connects with the students and lets them know she cares about them. She keeps tabs on them and helps them stay focused on going to class and learning.

Kisha states, “It has truly been a blessing for me to have the opportunity to work at AUSD. Whether they’re happy, sad or angry, the students know they could come to me without hesitation. Being that person for them has made this job worth it and it’s a reminder of the positive impact we can have on each other’s lives. I’m not just in this for the income; it’s for the outcome.”

Congratulations to our fabulous participating nominees:

Lianna Bentancourt, Paraeducator II, AHS

Chaz Canon, Student Monitor, Turner

Ron Castillo, Custodian, PMS

Shelley French, School Administrative Assistant-High School VP, DVHS

Marcos Hernandez, Custodian, District Office

Liana Hix, Attendance Assistant, DVHS

Crystal Hoch-Harper, School Administrative Assistant III, DLMHS

Heather Hoff, Paraeducator II, Prospects

Heather Livaudais, Instructional Assistant/Student Monitor, Sutter

Maribel Magallon, Receptionist, District Office

Jessica Maldonado, Paraeducator II, Jack London

Erica Mendez, Paraeducator II, Turner

Elizabeth Rieger, Student Accounting & Health Tech, PMS

Brittany Salgado, Paraeducator II, DRMS

Ariadna Santos, Wellness Center Paraprofessional, Bidwell

Elizabeth Semino-Guillen, School Administrative Assistant II, Bidwell

Emily Smith, Instructional Assistant/Student Monitor, Belshaw

Jennifer Throop, School Administrative Assistant I, Diablo Vista

Nicole Tillery, School Bus Instructor, Transportation

Rachel Webber, Library Media Tech II, PMS