Human Resources
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Our Mission
The HR & Payroll Department is dedicated to empowering the district's mission by providing a strong foundation of talented and supported staff who bring the Strategic Plan to life every day. We believe that a positive employee experience from hiring through retirement and ensuring accurate, equitable processes, this department helps every student benefit from great employees, which is essential for delivering a high-quality education to our students.
Labor Groups
- Certificated Administration
- Classified Administration
- Non-Represented Staff
- Public School Employees (PSE - Classified)
- Yelm Association of Educational Office Professionals (YAEOP)
- Yelm Education Association (YEA - Certificated)
- Yelm Extra Curricular Association (YECA)
Certificated Administration
Classified Administration
Non-Represented Staff
Public School Employees (PSE - Classified)
Yelm Association of Educational Office Professionals (YAEOP)
Yelm Education Association (YEA - Certificated)
Yelm Extra Curricular Association (YECA)
Employee Resources
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DeeDee Buckingham
Director of Human Resources
E: doyla_buckingham@ycs.wednet.edu
E: doyla_buckingham@ycs.wednet.edu
- Classified/Certificated Admin & Non-Represented & Student Teachers
Kylee White
- K-12 Certificated, Student Support, & Certificated Substitutes
- Clock Hours Certificated
E: kylee_white@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.6118
Tami Kirkham
- Classified Positions & Classified Substitutes
- Clock Hours Classified
E: tami_kirkham@ycs.wednet.edu
P: 360.458.6522
P: 360.458.2407
P: 360.458.6136
Labor Relations Summary Data
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Labor Groups |
Salary/Hourly |
Average |
Negotiated Increase |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Minimum |
Maximum |
Hours |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
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YEA - Certified Staff |
$62,659 | $120,365 | 7.5 |
2024/25 |
2025/26 2.5% |
2026/27 |
| YAEOP - Office Professionals | $25.19 | $40.14 | 8 | 2023/24 7.50% |
2024/25 5% |
2025/26 IPD |
| YECA - Coaches | ||||||
| YECA - Coaches HS Head | $3,999 | $9,106 | n/a | 2024/25 Step Only |
2025/26 Step Only |
2026/27 Step Only |
| YECA - Coaches HS Assnt | $4,570 | $6,663 | n/a | 2024/25 Step Only |
2025/26 Step Only |
2026/27 Step Only |
| YECA - Coaches MS Head | $4,115 | $4,764 | n/a | 2024/25 Step Only |
2025/26 Step Only |
N/A |
| YECA - Coaches MS Assistant
|
$3,201 |
$3,706 | n/a | 2024/25 Step Only |
2025/26 Step Only |
N/A |
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PSE by Department |
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Custodians/Maintenance/Grounds |
$24.58 | $49.32 | 8 | 2-3% | 4% | 2024/25 3% |
| Paraeducators |
$22.85 |
$33.85 | 6 | 12-16% | 4% | 3% |
|
Other Support Staff |
$21.15 | $45.46 | 7 | 2-3% | 4% | 3% |
|
Food Services |
$21.52 | $33.31 | 5.25 | 2-9% | 4% | 3% |
|
Technology |
$32.90 | $64.33 | 8 | 2-12% | 4% | 3% |
| Transportation | $21.63 | $49.28 | 6.75 | 2-20% | 4% | 3% |
| Non-Rep | $33.16 | $47.12 | 8 | 2024/25 0% |
2025/26 2.5% |
2026/27 |
| Certified Administrator | $107,531 | $238,044 | 8 | 0% | 2.5-3.5% | 0% |
| Classified Administrator | $74,364 | $180,901 | 8 | 0% | 2.5-3.5% | 0% |
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Surrounding Districts |
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The following districts border the district and are considered local competitors for employment |
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