Thad Gates

As the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, Mr. Gates provides leadership to the Human Resources Department, Support Services, Community Education, and the district's K-12 athletic programs. Mr. Gates has served the Florence District since 2013, when he was named as the Principal of Florence High School. In 2017, he was promoted to a district level director position in charge of a variety of departments, including Federal Programs, Exceptional Student Services and Human Resources until he was selected to be the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services in 2023. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and staying active by getting outdoors, playing the guitar, and traveling to the mountains and the beach.

Toby Haugen

Robyn Villalobos

CERTIFIED PERSONNEL:

• Teacher Certification
• Recruitment and Retention
• Hiring/Onboarding/Separation
• Compensation
• Contracts
• Transfers
• Meet and Confer
• Tracks Retirement and Pay of Unused General Leave
• Salary Schedules
• Job Descriptions

Maribel Candia

ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Health Insurance
• Health Equity
• Employee Engagement
• Wellness Events
• 403b/457b

Nelly Mata

ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Workmans' Compensation
• Leave of Absence
• Workplace Accommodations
• General Leave Bank
• Leave Assistance Program

Dora Zaragosa

CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL:

• Recruitment and Retention
• Hiring/Onboarding/Separation
• Compensation
• Appointment Letters
• Job Fairs
• Meet and Confer
• Unemployment
• Coaches

Sallyann Delgado

SUBSTITUTES:

• Interviews
• Recruitment and Retention
• Contracted Personnel

Gina Kaupe

SUPPORTS ALL AREAS IN HR