Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

The Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services plays a key role in overseeing and managing various aspects of educational services within a school district. These duties include:

• Engaging with parents, community members, and other stakeholders to foster positive relationships and gather feedback.

• Participating in budget planning and resource allocation to support educational programs.

• Ensuring that educational policies set by the school district or state education department are implemented effectively.

• Analyzing educational data to assess the effectiveness of programs and make data-driven decisions.

• Collaborating with other administrators, district leaders, and external partners to create a cohesive and effective educational environment.

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services

The Assistant Superintendent of Business Services provides back-up support to the Superintendent and is responsible for ensuring that the District maintains fiscal solvency, and providing leadership and oversight for facilities, maintenance, operations and transportation, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and nutrition services, including:

• Preparation and monitoring the District’s budget, providing updates to the School Board and community.

• Compliance with federal and state purchasing laws and regulations and timely payment to our vendors.

• Stewardship over the use of bond proceeds, ensuring taxpayer’s funds are spent appropriately, and liaison with Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee.

• Ensuring facilities are safe and welcoming for students, staff and community.

• Ensuring that students are provided nutritious breakfast and lunches at no cost to all students.

• Ensure district and site staff are highly trained in proper business procedures.

• Manage district payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

• Serve on the district negotiation team.

Director of Fiscal Services

The CHUSD Director of Fiscal Services is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and budgetary matters of the district. This role involves tasks such as developing and managing budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies, monitoring expenditures, preparing financial reports, coordinating audits, and providing financial guidance to district administrators and staff. Additionally, the Director of Fiscal Services may also be involved in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and seeking opportunities for cost-saving measures within the district's operations.

• Developing and managing the district's annual budget.

• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements.

• Overseeing payroll processing and employee benefits administration.

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

• Preparing financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders.

• Analyzing financial data to inform decision-making and resource allocation.

• Coordinating and overseeing the annual audit process.

• Providing financial guidance and support to school administrators and department heads.

• Implementing and maintaining effective financial controls and procedures.

• Collaborating with district leadership to develop long-term financial strategies and plans.

Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for managing a department consisting of a Personnel Technician, Human Resource Specialist, Benefits Technician, and Office Assistant/Sub Caller. The HR department’s mission is to recruit and hire highly qualified classified, certificated and management employees toward a common goal of insuring that all students achieve a high level of educational success. The director oversees employee issues ranging from salary and benefits to professional development. Serve as a liaison to the community for questions and concerns regarding district employees.

• Serve as the District’s Title IX Coordinator. Facilitate inquiries and complaints regarding gender discrimination and equity issues.

• Facilitate complaints regarding District potential employee misconduct pursuant to Board Policies.

• Recruit and hire highly qualified employees for all District positions.

• Provide professional support for all District departments.

• Maintain the HR website that includes links to community resources; and employee information such as salary, benefits, and collective bargaining agreements.

• Liaison to Fresno County Office of Education for legal support and HR best practices.

• Liaison to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing regarding teacher qualifications.

• Facilitate professional development and training for all employees.

• Coordinate with CSEA and CHUTA for the successful implementation of the collective bargaining agreements.

Director of Special Education

The Office of the Director of Special Education oversees programs that provide assistance to children with special needs. The Director of Special Education ensures that children of all abilities are able to learn based on their own unique set of skills and challenges. Special Education:

• Strives to partner with our students and parents to design the most successful learning environment for the academic, social, and emotional success of each student.

• Focuses on enhancing student achievement through implementation of supports for students.

• Ensures that all students with disabilities have available to them a free and appropriate public education.

• Emphasizes specially designed instruction and related services to meet their unique needs.

Director of Curriculum and Accountability

The Coalinga-Huron Unified School District’s Curriculum and Accountability Department is devoted to the implementation and evaluation of the district’s instructional programs.  It is the commitment of the department also provide leadership and support to the various curriculum/instruction support departments which address a wide variety of administrative tasks within the context of the District’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) as follows:

• Supervise and evaluate the district’s curriculum/instructional programs

• Build the capacity of the district staff through Professional Development

• Provide student enrichment and intervention programs

• Oversee testing and assessment

• Ensure compliance with Federal and State accountability systems

• Support the College and Career Pathways

• LCAP Plan and Reporting

• English Learner Program

Director of Student Services and Family Support

The CHUSD Student Services and Family Support Department is a bridge between home and school.  We are committed to empowering students and families by providing a wide range of services through district supports and community non-profit programming.  Supports include parent complaints, attendance concerns, health services, homeless and foster education services, and community partnerships.

• Parent Concerns

• Attendance Program

• Health Services

• Homeless Education Services

• Foster Care Services

• Community Partnerships

• Safety

• Counseling Services

• Library Services

• District Registration and Welcome Center

• Migrant Ed Services

Director of Technology

The Instructional Technology Department supports all the technology in the district for district departments and direct instruction.  We support all campus network communications, student issued technology, classroom technology, computer labs, printing, and phones. We assist in selecting compatible curriculum based applications as well as appropriate solutions for schools, classrooms and departments with their selection of technology.  We pay particular attention to making jobs and processes more efficient. The Instructional Technology Department is responsible for:

• Overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the district's technology infrastructure.

• Collaborating with educators to integrate technology into the curriculum effectively.

• Ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive data, including student records and other confidential information. Implementing and monitoring cybersecurity measures to protect against data breaches and unauthorized access.

• Providing training and professional development opportunities for teachers and staff to enhance their technology skills.

• Being good custodians of the technology budget for the district.

• Evaluating and selecting hardware and software solutions that meet the district's needs.

• Providing technical support for students, teachers, and staff.

• Developing and implementing technology-related policies and procedures.

• Collaborating with district leadership, administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure that technology initiatives align with the overall goals of the district.

• Addressing issues related to digital equity and access to technology resources for all students.