Human Resources
At Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District, our HR team is dedicated to providing efficient, responsive, and courteous support and information to all applicants, employees, and members of our community. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining the most talented and qualified professionals to educate and serve our diverse student population at the highest level of excellence.
Meet our team
| Name/Email | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| HR Administrative Assistant | 408-402-6328 | |
| Vanessa Garces | HR Specialist (Certificated) | 408-402-6332 |
| Flor Alcoba |
HR Specialist (Classified) |
408-402-6327 |
| Dagmar Derickson | Director of Human Resources | 408-402-6309 |
Have a question or need information but don't know who to ask? Please see the contact guide below.
| Subject Area | Contact/Email |
|---|---|
| AB 2534 Verification Requests | Vanessa Garces |
| Benefits | Amandeep Dhindsa |
| Certificated Staff | Vanessa Garces |
| Classified Staff | Flor Alcoba |
| Coaches/Band/Extra Duty Staff | Vanessa Garces |
| Complaints and Investigations | Dagmar Derickson |
| Credential Information | Vanessa Garces |
| Evaluations (PowerSchool Perform Support) | Maria Vega |
| Frontline Absence Support | Flor Alcoba |
| Keenan Online Employee Trainings | Maria Vega |
| Leave of Absences/ Parental Leaves / Medical Leaves | Dagmar Derickson |
| Payroll Questions | Amandeep Dhindsa |
| Recruiting - Admin/Unrepresented/Management | Dagmar Derickson |
| Recruiting - Certificated | Vanessa Garces |
| Recruiting - Classified | Flor Alcoba |
| Retirement | Dagmar Derickson |
| Sick Leave/Vacation Balance | Amandeep Dhindsa |
| Stipends | Vanessa Garces |
| Substitute Teachers | Flor Alcoba |
| Volunteers | Maria Vega |