Geary County Schools Unified School District 475 is full of opportunities. Opportunities to learn, to grow and to impact students from around the nation and the world.
Geary County Schools is home to fourteen elementary schools, two middle schools, and one career academy focused high school serving the communities of Junction City, Grandview Plaza, Milford and Fort Riley.
We take pride in being able to serve the families of those who defend our country, including the Big Red One—the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley. With approximately 60% of our student population having a military connection, we take pride in the education we provide and attention our students receive as they transition in and out of our district.
USD 475 makes every effort to provide our staff with the support needed for success by offering professional development opportunities, innovative technology, mentoring and collaboration opportunities. Come and see the opportunities available to you and prepare to make and prepare to make an impact.
Join the Geary County Schools USD 475 team by applying today.
Tim Winter
Executive Director of Personnel Services
785-717-4010
The Executive Director of Personnel Services coordinates the work of the three departments; Human Resources, Benefits, and Payroll. All employee matters and employment processes are directed to Personnel Services.
Jodie Cook
Coordinator of Benefits
785-717-4016
The Coordinator of Benefits coordinates and executes all benefits for district staff.
Teresa Wesoloski
Coordinator of Payroll
785-717-4017
The Coordinator of Payroll coordinates the execution of activities and functions of the Payroll Department.
For Information or Questions, please contact one of the following Personnel Service staff members to assist you.
Benefits
Jodie Cook – The Coordinator of Benefits coordinates and executes all benefits for district staff: FMLA, Retirement, Insurance, KPERS, Short-Term Disability.
Contact Information
Phone: (785) 717-4016
E-mail: JodieCook@usd475.org
Payroll
Teresa Wesoloski – The Coordinator of Payroll coordinates the execution of activities and functions of the Payroll Department.
Contact Information
Phone: (785) 717-4017
E-mail: TeresaWesoloski@usd475.org
Melissa Broyles – Payroll Specialists, Payroll Questions, Timesheet Questions, USD 475 Badge Access of Facilities, ERMA Login settings. Electronic Vouchers.
Contact Information
Phone: (785) 717-4024
E-mail: MelissaBroyles@usd475.org
Jessica Forbes – Payroll Specialists, Payroll Questions, Timesheet Questions, USD 475 Badge Access of Facilities, ERMA Login settings. Electronic Vouchers.
Contact Information
Phone: (785) 717-4025
E-Mail: JessicaForbes@usd475.org
Human Resources
Chrys Hanson – Certified staff and Salaried Positions, Contracts, Resignations, General HR Certified, KEEP II Registration/Assignment, My Learning Plan Final Approval, KASB, and KSDE Reporting, PDC Transcripts.
Contact Information
Phone: (785) 717-4014
E-mail: ChrysHanson@usd475.org
Pat Jacobs – Classified Personnel: Offer Notification, Resignations, Unemployment Claims, In-processing, Transfers, Salary Calculation/Notification of Wage; State Assessment for Every Child Succeeds; Probation and End of Year Evaluations, Classified Substitutes.
Contact Information
Phone: (785) 717-4011
E-mail: PatriciaJacobs@usd475.org
Kim Hodge – Frontline Absence Management (AESOP) Substitutes Information and Placement, Frontline/Applitrack Contact, Work Comp Coordinator, Safe Schools/Vector Staff Registration, Vacancy Lists, Employment Verifications, Fort Riley Badges.
Contact information
Phone: (785) 717-4031
E-mail: KimberlynnHodge@usd475.org
Cassie Zoeller – Devin Center Receptionist, Views DC and PLC Events, Receives Student Transfer Requests, Monitors Licensure for All Certified Employees, Manages Master Teacher Accounts and Test Certificate Distribution for Classified Staff, Receives, Distributes, and Processes All-District Mail.
Contact Information
Phone: (785) 717-4000
E-mail: CassandraZoeller@usd475.org