Human Resources
Our Goal: Build further capacity to meet the ongoing staffing needs of the organization and implement a robust multi-faceted professional development program to support the growth and capacity of all staff.
All job applications go through our EdJoin website. Please click here to see current openings.
The Templeton Unified School District Human Resources Office is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Meet The Team
Katrina Hughes
khughes@templetonusd.org
(805) 434-5807
Payroll, Benefits, Leaves: Employees A-I, Accounts Payable
Laura Javine
ljavine@templetonusd.org
(805) 434-5808
Payroll, Benefits, Leaves: Employees J-Z
Ashley Tinoco
atinoco@templetonusd.org
(805) 434-5801
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Mia Purdin
mpurdin@templetonusd.org
(805) 434-5802
Personnel Specialist II
Dr. Edd Bond
ebond@templetonusd.org
(805) 434-5805
Superintendent
Report an Absence/Request a Substitute
Frontline Employee Access
Absence Instructions for Employees
Frontline Basics and Tips
Employee Self Service Portal (ESS)
The link below will take you to the employee portal where you can view your payroll, leave, and other personnel information related to your employment with TUSD.
Employee Portal (ESS)
Employee Insurance
The link below will connect you to a wealth of resources related to your health, dental and vision insurance.
SISC Member Resources
Employee Evaluation Forms (click link below)
TUSD Employee Evaluation Forms
Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA)
Need help with a tax sheltered annuity? Click on the link below including retirement calculators and 403(b) and 457(b) providers.
Templeton TSA
Workers Compensation Process
Employee Reports the Injury
When an employee gets hurt on the job, they should immediately report the injury to their supervisor. When reporting an injury, the employee should include all information relevant to the injury, including the day it happened, the type of injury sustained, and how and where it occurred.
Nurse Triage Line
The Employee and the Supervisor immediately call the 24/7 injury hotline at 1-855-519-8472. The injury hotline gathers information over the phone and helps the injured worker access appropriate medical treatment.
Supervisor’s Accident Investigation Report
**Mandatory for any worksite injury**
The injured employee and their Supervisor collaborate to complete the Accident Investigation Report. All supporting documents for the claim, including the completed Accident Investigation Report, must be sent to the District Office ℅ Ashley Dignam, or emailed to adignam@templetonusd.org within one working day.
Return to Work Plan
Once the employee is cleared by the Physician to return to work, the employee submits the Physician’s Return to Work Evaluation to the District Office. The employee then participates in an interactive dialogue facilitated by Human Resources. A meeting will be coordinated with the employee’s supervisor who is responsible for identifying current job duties alongside possible modified work and/or implementing appropriate job modifications. Together, the employer and the employee create a personalized reasonable accommodation plan for the employee to return to work safely while under restrictions. The priority will be to assign the employee to his/her same work department and same job, if possible to do so. If appropriate tasks cannot be found within the same work department, the employee may be placed in another department within the district. The agreed reasonable accommodation plan is reviewed after each medical appointment with the treating physician.
Please reference BP 4113.4/4213.4 /4313.4 for more information.
Workers’ Compensation Support Clerk:
Ashley Dignam- 805.434.5863 adignam@templetonusd.org
Superintendent:
Dr. Edd Bond- 805.434.5805 ebond@templetonusd.org
Please contact Human Resources directly if an employee encounters an injury while outside the working environment, and restrictions are set by a treating physician.
Ed-Join
Check this Web site for administrative, certificated, and classified job openings for districts throughout the state. Online applications can be submitted via this site.
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Web site provides K-12 public school information for educators, students, and parents.
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
The CCTC division is charged with the evaluation and issuance of teaching credentials, certificates, and permits for public school teachers for the State of California as set forth in the California Education Code.
All substitute employees must apply through our hiring website HERE.
Certificated (Teaching)
In order to work for TUSD, substitute teachers must have either a valid California teaching credential or a 30-day Substitute Teaching Emergency Permit. Substitutes work a half day or a full day.
- $200.00/per day (7 hours)
- $100.00/per half day (3.5 hours)
- $225.00/per day for long term assignments (21+ consecutive days)
Classified (Non-teaching positions)
TUSD hires various classifications of substitutes to serve as support staff when our regular employees are away from their assignments. Work day lengths may vary. Classified substitutes are compensated at the "A" rate on the salary schedule of the position they are working.
Frontline Website
TUSD uses Frontline Absence Management to fill positions needing a sub. Find information for subs here. You must have an active Frontline account created by TUSD Human Resources.

Thank you for your willingness to help the students of our district. Templeton Unified School District recognizes and values the volunteers who provide a variety of services to our schools. The information below describes our procedures to ensure that all volunteers have been screened appropriately to provide for maximum safety for all students in TUSD.
In order to determine the requirements appropriate for the level of service you wish to provide, the following definitions and requirements are explained below. Visitors come to the schools for various purposes, including the following: tour the campus, meet with a staff member, or attend a school event or activity. Visitors have limited contact with students. As provided in Education Code 45125.1(c), limited contact will be determined by TUSD based upon the totality of circumstances, including factors such as the length of time the volunteers will be on the school grounds, whether students will be in proximity to the site where the volunteers will be working, and whether the volunteers will be working by themselves or with others.
CLEARED AT SITE/DEPARTMENT- Visit the school site for paperwork
Level 1 Volunteer (supervised, not regularly on campus): Level 1 Volunteers have limited contact with students and are always directly supervised by a certificated employee. They must be cleared through the Megan's Law website to ascertain the volunteer is not a registered sex offender. Examples of a Level 1 Volunteer include community members who make a brief presentation to students at the school for career day, school assembly, or a one-time presentation in the classroom.
Level 2 Volunteer (supervised and regularly on campus): Level 2 Volunteers have more-than-limited contact with students and are always directly supervised by a certificated employee. They must be cleared by the Megan's Law website to ascertain the volunteer is not a registered sex offender. Additionally, they are required to have a current tuberculosis (TB) clearance (i.e., within the past four (4) years). Examples of Level Two Volunteers include classroom or office volunteers and library/media center helpers.
CLEARED AT DISTRICT OFFICE- Visit the DO for paperwork
Level 3 Volunteer (unsupervised, but not driving): Level 3 Volunteers are not always supervised by a certificated employee. They must have approved fingerprints on file with San Luis Obispo COE prior to working alone with students and are required to have a current tuberculosis (TB) clearance (i.e., within the past four (4) years). They must annually complete current mandated training requirements as established by the CA state assembly. An example of a Level 3 Volunteer is a chaperone on an overnight student field trip or volunteer coach. Note: volunteer coaches must also meet other screening requirements, such as current CPR and first aid certification. Student teachers must complete Level 3 Volunteer screening.
Level 4 Volunteer (unsupervised and driving): Level 4 Volunteers are not always supervised by a certificated employee and will be driving students. Level 4 Volunteers are required to have met Level 3 Volunteer requirements plus the following:
- TUSD Volunteer Driver Clearance Form
- Authorization for Release of Driver Record Information (DMV pull notice program)
- Copy of the first page of driver’s current Automobile Insurance Policy Declaration
- Copy of the Driver's License
- Passage of MOT Van Safety quiz
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