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Personnel Commission
Department Address
4400 Ladoga Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90713
Department Phone
(562) 435-5708
The Personnel Commission
The Personnel Commission consists of three LBUSD residents appointed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to oversee the administration of the Merit System. The Commissioners meet biweekly to take action on a variety of items affecting the employment and compensation of classified employees.
In addition to prescribing rules and regulations for employment they also serve as an appeals panel in case of disqualification for employment or disciplinary actions.
Regular meetings of the Commission are generally held biweekly on Thursdays at 8:15am in Building B, Room 29 at the Personnel Commission offices at 4400 Ladoga Avenue, Lakewood, CA 90713 Driving Directions and Bus Routes
To contact the Personnel Commission, call (562) 435-5708.
Linda Vaughan
Chairperson
Terence Ulaszewski
Member
Sheryl Bender
Vice-Chairperson
Personnel Administration
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Kato | (562) 997-8000 x.7427 | Executive Officer, Personnel Commission & Classified Employment |
Personnel Administration - Staff
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Mindi Ritter | (562) 997-8000 x.7432 | Senior Administrative Secretary |
Front Lobby and Guest Services - Staff
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Veronica Bustamante | (562) 997-8000 x.7439 | Human Resources Assistant Front Lobby |
| Michelle Velasquez | (562) 997-8000 x.7386 | Human Resources Assistant (Substitute) Front Lobby |
Classification Services - Staff
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Leaming | (562) 997-8000 x.7248 | Personnel Analyst Classification studies and salary surveys |
| Veronica Bustamante | (562) 997-8000 x.7439 | Human Resources Assistant |
Recruitment and Testing Services - Staff
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Braunstein | (562) 997-8000 x.7426 | Personnel Analyst Classified Recruitment, Testing and Displacement Services |
| Lydia Smith | (562) 997-8000 x.7443 | Associate Personnel Analyst |
| Amy Van Fossen | (562) 997-8000 x.7402 | Associate Personnel Analyst |
| Judy Alonso | (562) 997-8000 x.7435 | Human Resources Technician |
| Andrea Armas | (562) 997-8000 x.7441 | Human Resources Technician |
| Ashleigh Fernando | (562) 997-8000 x.7434 | Human Resources Technician |
| Monica Gaytan | (562) 997-8000 x.7429 | Human Resources Technician |
| Joanna Guzman | (562) 997-8000 x.7142 | Human Resources Technician Custodial and IA-Special Recruitment and Certification |
| Vanessa Ortiz | (562) 997-8000 x.7423 | Human Resources Technician Nutrition Services Recruitment and Certification |
Certification and Employment Services - Staff
| Contact | Phone / Address | Position / Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus Rios Jr. | (562) 997-8000 x.7431 | Certification Services Manager Certification policies, practices, rules and regulations |
| Oralia Leyva | (562) 997-8000 x.7285 | Employment Services Supervisor Classified Board agenda preparation. Classified summer school placements |
| Wendy Bell | (562) 997-8000 x.7224 | Human Resources Technician Retirement/Career Increments Classified performance evaluations |
| Anne Follett | (562) 997-8000 x.7428 | Human Resources Technician |
| Mari Rojas | (562) 997-8000 x.7228 | Human Resources Technician Classified performance evaluations Classified substitute system help desk |
| Jazmin Salgado | (562) 997-8000 x.7417 | Human Resources Technician Early Learning Programs (WRAP, CDC, Kids' Club) Recruitment and Certification |
| Silaue Taeleifi | (562) 997-8000 x.7425 | Human Resources Technician |
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Vision
A highly qualified diverse classified workforce.
Mission
We find qualified candidates to support the District's needs.
Shared Values
Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and decisions.
Professionalism - We provide service to all constituents and treat them with parity, care, and patience.
Teamwork - We embrace diverse perspectives and expertise, working collaboratively to achieve common goals.
Transparency - We present and adhere to the same information for everyone.