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The staff at Northfield Public Schools are wholly dedicated to educational excellence and make up one of the most accomplished teams in the region. The Human Resources Department serves the current team and potential new hires.
Interested in driving a school bus? Please contact Benjamin Bus of Northfield, as these positions are not available through Northfield Public Schools.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
View information about all benefit plans in the 2024-Guide-to-Employee-Benefits or 2025 Guide to Employee Benefits
https://www.brainshark.com/onedigital/Northfield2025OE
ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS
INSURANCE RATES
2024
2024 Teacher Prorated – 1-1-2024 to 12-31-2024
2024 Misc Employment Groups 1-1-2024 to 12-31-2024
2024 Community Education Staff 1-1-2024 to 12-31-2024
2025
2025 Teachers Prorated – 1-1-2025 to 12-31-2025
2025 Misc Employment Groups 1-1-2025 to 12-31-2025
2025 Community Education Staff -1-1-2025 to 12-31-2025
HEALTH INSURANCE
Health insurance is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota. Northfield Public Schools offers two health plans:
2024
HRA Plan Summary – 2024
CMM Plan Summary – 2024
HRA Plan Booklet – 2024
CMM Plan Booklet – 2024
2025
HRA Plan Summary – 2025
CMM Plan Summary – 2025
HRA INFORMATION
The Northfield Public Schools HRA plans that are tied to the group health plan are managed by Medsurety. For more information visit Medsurety.com or call toll-free at 1-888-816-4234.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Dental Insurance is offered through Delta Dental. Visit DeltaDentalMN.org for more information or to search the network.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Northfield Public Schools provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as a benefit to employees and families through AllOne Health (formerly Sand Creek). This program is geared toward recognizing an employee’s problems and helping to find appropriate help. This service is confidential and is available to both employees and members of their household – at no cost to you. Call AllOne Health to set up a confidential appointment with an EAP counselor. The counselor, after assessing the problem, will help the client develop a plan of action. That plan may include recommending an appropriate resource or service provider if special help is needed. Their phone number is 1-888-243-5744. You can also visit their website at sandcreekeap.com.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM
The Northfield Public Schools Flexible Benefits Program is offered through Medsurety. This plan is established to provide employees with a way to save money on costs for medical and dependent care expenses. It is a salary reduction plan permitting participants to choose among more than one benefit. It is classified as a “cafeteria plan” for Federal income tax purposes. There are three components to the plan: • Pre-tax premiums for insurance deductions; • Medical reimbursement account – $2,850 limit; • Dependent care reimbursement account – $5,000 limit. The reimbursement account allows you to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care expenses and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The employee can lower their taxable income because the money placed in the reimbursement account(s) is taken out of each paycheck before taxes are calculated and is not subject to Social Security, Federal, and in most cases, state income taxes. If you have questions regarding the flexible benefits program, please contact Medsurety at (952) 303 – 5700, or visit the website Medsurety.com.
Medical and Dependent Care FSA Essential Guide
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
To better understand Long-Term Care insurance (LTC), it is helpful to first understand other types of coverage. For example, if you become disabled or unable to take care of yourself, Long-Term Disability will cover your lost wages. If you need medical attention, medical insurance pays for care and services you receive at the doctor’s office, or for non-custodial care received while in the hospital. But if you are no longer in the hospital and still unable to care for yourself, who will take care of you? Long-term care coverage can protect you if you become unable to perform two or more of your normal day-to-day living activities, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, and eating. LTC insurance is designed to pick up where disability and medical plans leave off. For more information regarding Long-Term Care, please contact Educators Financial Services at 877-403-2374.
LIFE INSURANCE
This is an employer-paid benefit offered through New York Life. The amount of the policy is determined by individual employment agreements.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
This is an employer-paid benefit offered through New York Life.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE
Supplemental life insurance is available to all eligible employees. This benefit is offered through New York Life and can be purchased in increments of $25,000 up to a maximum of $100,000 subject to carrier approval. The cost of this benefit is based on your age at the time you apply for the coverage
Term Life Insurance How Much do you need? – Estimator
Supplemental Life Insurance Information and Rate Table
OTHER FREE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO NEW YORK LIFE MEMBERS
All Employees of Northfield Public Schools covered through our Life and AD&D insurance are eligible for many free services provided by New York Life. Some of the programs available include: will preparation and estate planning, and travel protection through Secure Travel.
Learn more about New York Life value-added services.
VISION COVERAGE
Northfield Public Schools offers vision coverage for benefits-eligible staff through VSP. Please see the information below for further details!
403(b) TAX SHELTERED ACCOUNTS
Employees of Northfield Public Schools are eligible to participate in 403(b) tax-sheltered accounts as established pursuant to United States Public Law N. 98-370. Please see below for a list of eligible vendors. Application to participate, change, or terminate a tax-sheltered account must be made on a Salary Reduction Form. Amounts withheld from salary and paid for the purchase of a tax-sheltered account shall comply with provisions under Section 403(b) of the IRS Code as amended and with Minnesota Statute.
When starting a new 403(b) investment account, please choose an advisor from the Advisor Contact list and contact them to open your new account. After the account has been opened you can return the 403(b) Salary Reduction Form to the payroll office.
Northfield ISD Advisor Contacts | 403(b) Salary Reduction Form | 403(b) Transaction Kit
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The State of Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary plan that allows employees to place a portion of their earnings into a pre-tax deferred investment program. The taxes on money set aside and earnings are deferred until the time of withdrawal. This allows employees to defer present income for long-term savings to supplement retirement and other benefits. For more information about Deferred Compensation please contact Mary Czech in the payroll office.
The following are the current agreements and contracts governing Northfield Public Schools employees. Please direct all inquiries to Molly Viesselman, Director of Human Resources.
NEA Agreement
Term: 07/01/2023-06/30/2025 | Board Approved 8/28/2023
Schedule C Pay Matrix – 24-25 MSHSL | Schedule C Pay Matrix – 24-25 NonMSHSL
Child Nutrition
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 | Board Approved 05/28/2024
Community Education & Other Coordinators
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 | Board Approved 05/13/2024
Community Education Staff
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 | Board Approved 06/10/2024
Confidential Employees
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 | Board Approved 03/11/2024
COTA-Speech Language
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 | Board Approved 06/13/2024
Custodians
Term: 07/01/2024 – 6/30/2026 | Board Approved 06/10/2024
Interpreters DHH
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 I Board Approved 05/13/2024
Educational Assistants
Term: 07/01/2022 – 6/30/2024 | Board Approved 07/11/2022
Grounds, Maintenance, Electrician
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 | Board Approved 05/13/2024
Head Custodians
Term: 07/01/2024 – 6/30/2026 | Board Approved 05/13/2024
Non Union Administrators
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 l Board Approved 05/13/2024
Building Nurses
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 | Board Approved 05/13/2024
Office Employees
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 | Board Approved 05/28/2024
Other Staff
Term: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2026 | Board Approved 06/10/2024
Principal Agreement
Term: 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2026 | Board Approved 05/13/2024
Superintendent
Term:7/1/2022 – 6/30/2025 | Board Approved 08/23/2021
Term 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2028 | Board Approved 08/19/2024
Technology
Term: 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2026 | Board Approved 03/11/2024
When one party files for mediation, the district will share documents associated with the contract negotiations process. In this case, the district has filed for mediation with the Bureau of Mediation Services to seek a third party to assist in bringing the Educational Assistants contract negotiations to a settlement.
The district aims to have compensation packages that invest in our employees (people) and are fiscally responsible (stewardship). We consider both strategic commitments in contract negotiations and seek to find the appropriate balance given financial realities. View our strategic plan here.
The district is grateful for the work that our educational assistants do for students. The care and compassion demonstrated each day by these employees support the district’s vision to prepare every student for lifelong success by developing critical thinkers who are curious and ready to engage in society.
Pay Detail
The documents linked below detail what the district’s latest 11.60% total package compensation proposal means for educational assistants’ pay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Proposals
The district and a bargaining unit exchange proposals at alternating meetings.
Building Administration
Director ALC, Targeted Services
Asst. Secondary School Principal
Elementary Principal
High School Principal
Middle School Principal
Student Activities Director
Buildings and Grounds
Custodian/Custodian Lead
Custodian Engineer
District Delivery Driver-Grounds Assistant
Director of Buildings & Grounds
District Assistant Groundskeeper-Floating Substitute
District Grounds Coordinator
District Maintenance Coordinator
Master Electrician
Journeyman Electrician
Elementary Head Custodian
Secondary Head Custodian
Finance Office
Accounting Generalist – Accounts Payable
Accounting Generalist – Spec Ed and AR
Payroll Lead
Director of Finance
Child Nutrition
Child Nutrition Associate I
Child Nutrition Associate II
Child Nutrition Associate III
Child Nutrition Manager I – Elementary
Child Nutrition Manager II – HS or MS
Director of Child Nutrition
Community Education Division
ABE Support Staff
Volunteer Coordinator – ABE
Auditorium Technician
Building Supervisor
Director of Community Education
Early Childhood Coordinator
Early Childhood Outreach Specialist
Enrichment Coordinator
Program Site Assistant
Program Site Leader
Recreation Program Coordinator
Ventures Coordinator
Targeted Services Enrichment Coordinator-Club Leader
Community School Coordinator
Ventures Site Leader
Early Ventures Assistant Teacher
Early Ventures Teacher
ECFE Parent Educator
Educational Assistants
Educational Assistant – Instructional
Educational Assistant – Media
Educational Assistant – Supervisory
Educational Assistant – Special Education – PCA
Educational Assistant – Language Facilitator PCA
Human Resources
Director of Human Resources
HR Generalist – Red Rover
HR Generalist – Applitrack
Benefits Lead
Office Employees
Office Generalist – Class II
Office Specialist (Class III)
Office Specialist III – Secondary Attendance Liaison
Admin Support Assist (Class IV)
Other
Student Services and Instructional Staff
ADSIS Interventionist
Assistive Technology Specialist
Assistant Director of Special Services
Autism Resource Specialist
Building Nurse
Building Nurse – St. Dominic
Director of Special Services
Director of Instructional Services
Educational Speech and Language Pathologist
Cultural Liaison
Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator
Instruction & Inclusion Coach
Instructional Coach – Behavior
Licensed Public School Nurse
Media Specialist
Reading Corps Internal Coach
PreK-12 Systems and Instructional Coach
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
School Counselor – Secondary
School Psychologist
Secondary Attendance and Family Support Liaison
Psychometrist
School Social Worker
Special Education Teacher
Licensed Teacher
Licensed Teacher – Compañeros
Mental Health Navigator
Work Experience Coordinator
Superintendent’s Office
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education
Superintendent
Technology
Director of Technology Services
Student Information Systems Specialist
Systems Administrator
Technology Specialist
Targeted Services
Targeted Services Coordinator
CONTACTS:
The Minnesota Department of Education governs all licensing for teachers and school administrators in Minnesota. Click here to access MDE’s Educator Licensing site.
The Northfield Public Schools also assists in the relicensure process for our employees:
Rachael Caspers, District Office Assistant – 507.663.0621
Pam Charlton, Continuing Education Committee Chairperson (teacher relicensure)
Matt Hillmann, Superintendent (administrative relicensure)
Helpful documents:
Northfield Clock Hour Approval Application Form – Updated August 2024
License Renewal Notes – Updated August 2024
Renewal Submission Information
Online Training Clock Hour Approval Form
MDE Requirements for Tier 3 License Renewal
The Northfield School District takes Title IX and Human Rights complaints seriously. School Board Policy 413 and its associated procedures govern the process for addressing these complaints. While not required, individuals can make complaints using this form.
The Northfield School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in employment.
Contact Information
Molly Viesselman
Director of Human Resources
Title IX Coordinator/Human Rights Officer
(507) 663-0624 | mviesselman@northfieldschools.org
Title IX Training Information:
Employee Training:
The following employees of Northfield Public Schools have participated in the training for Title IX:
Molly Viesselman – Director of HR/Title IX Coordinator/Human Rights Officer
Matt Hillmann – Superintendent
Shane Baier, High School Principal
Becca Bang – High School Assistant Principal
Rico Bohren – High School Assistant Principal
Greg Gelineau – Middle School Principal
Michael O’Keefe – Middle School Assistant Principal
Tania Will – Principal, Sibley Elementary School
Nancy Antoine – Principal, Bridgewater Elementary School
Sam Richardson – Principal, Greenvale Park Elementary School
Daryl Kehler – Director, Area Learning Center
Erin Bailey – Director of Community Education
Caleb Davidson – Assistant Director of Special Services
Sara Pratt – Director of Special Services
Justin Raabolle – Director of Building & Grounds
Nate Knutson – Director of Technology Services
Val Mertesdorf – Director of Finance