April 2022 HR Update

April 2022 Human Resources Update

Congratulations to all of our Hilton Retirees!

Administration:  Dr. Barb Surash- Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

HCSTA Members

Pam Brady 

Melanie Krebs

 

Debbie Montrallo

 

Kim Bellnier-Riber

 

Barb Richardson

 

Pam Spross-Tenny

 

Christine Steger

 

Cheryl Sugrue

 

 HCSEA Members

Colleen Barrett

 

Lisa Cerasoli

 

Dawn Comden 

Ann Donner

 

June Eichas

 

Penny Ferrante

 

Kim Horn-Grafe

 

Jim Grego

 

Barb Gooding

 

Cynthia Knope

 

Pam Lankowsky

 

Lora Leo

 

Deb Lewis

 

Kim McOmber

 

Danelle Norris

   

Lauri Root

 

 

Cary Wright

 

Roland Yockel 

 
  HCSFSEA

Sandy Endres

Non-Represented Employees

Kathie Mitchell

Lori Palermo

Important Updates from Human Resources

Salary and Benefits: In light of upcoming end-of-year retirements, the HR Office has received many inquiries regarding the salary and benefits due to employees, including what employees should expect to receive as well as when payouts will occur. As a reminder, salary and benefits are prorated based on an employee’s start and end date with the District. This has always been our practice.  Please contact the Office of Human Resources for questions specific to your employment, and we would be happy to walk you through your entitlements.

Planning for retirement in the near future? Contact HR and we can perform a comprehensive review of your employment history with the District (ex: Hilton CSD years of service, rate of pay, accrual balance, medical insurance eligibility, contractual entitlements, etc.) to provide you with detailed information regarding what to expect based on your anticipated retirement date. For pension figures and calculation of total years of service with New York State, TRS members can contact the NYS Teachers’ Retirement System (1-800-348-7298 ext. 6100), and ERS members can contact the New York State & Local Retirement System (1-866-805-0990) for more information.

Need to buy back prior Hilton CSD time with the New York State Retirement System? Please contact Sherri DaMore in the Business Office (ext. 7032) to obtain information. New York State’s processing time for buying back time is currently upwards of one year or more.

Who do you call in Hilton?

In an effort to provide our employees with some department contacts and information on who to call, we have created the Department Contacts and Program Highlights document for you. We have also placed it on the SharePoint for you to access.  HR SharePoint Link

Hilton Job Opportunities Link

Postings for all of our vacant positions are emailed out and located on our website for all to access and share with friends and colleagues!

Director Of Technology Update:  Kristy Shafer started right after February break as our new Director of Technology.  Kristy was a former technology teacher, principal and instructional technology specialist.  Maximizing our use and integration of technology, cybersecurity and  other operational uses of technology will be her primary focus.  

Assistant Superintendent for Instruction:  Kristen Paolini has been appointed as our Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.  She comes to us from the Spencerport Central School District, where she serves as the Director of Curriculum. Kristen has taught English at the secondary level and served as the Assistant Principal of Spencerport High School's alternative school.    

Northwood Elementary Principal: Melissa Perkowski was appointed on April 12, 2022 as the next Principal for Northwood Elementary.  As the current Interim Assistant Principal at Northwood, she will continue to lead and support the staff in her new role.



COVID Updates:    COVID-19 cases are on the rise again.  Please see the guidance from March 1, 2022.  If you test positive for COVID-19 and return to work after 5 days, employees must wear a well-fitted mask for days 6-10.  Click the link to read the last guidance: March 1, 2022 COVID Update 
You can also refer to Ned Dale's April 11, 2022 which contains highlight of the latest guidance.




Employee Assistance Program:  Work Stress?  Home Stress?  Caring for an ill family member?  We know that everyone needs help at times.  All active employees may now seek the support from Employee Assistance Program.  This is a free and anonymous service.   We have received excellent feedback and appreciation about our EAP program.  
Please call 585-663-0025 to schedule a completely confidential appointment!

Vision and Mental Health Article:  Click the link below to read an excellent article connecting the importance of mental health and our vision wellness. 

Who do I call in Human Resources?

Benefits Specialist:  Wendy Radford, Ext. 7094

HR Assistant for Certified Staff (Teachers and Admins): Debbie Palmeri, Ext. 7015

HR Assistant for Classified Staff (SRP Staff): Mindy Leckinger, Ext.7001

HR Supervisor:  Brittany Nasradinaj, Ext. 7023

Asst. Superintendent for HR: Ned Dale, Ext. 7021

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