About

A state and nationally recognized leader in innovative education, the St. Cloud Area School District employs over 1,600 full and part-time employees as well as substitute teachers and other dedicated professionals.

St. Cloud Area School District 742 is currently the 16th largest district in Minnesota, serving a population of over 100,000 people within 250 square miles (4 counties), educating nearly 10,000 students every day.

Our staff supports a broad range of human resources services – including staffing, recruiting, new employee orientation, benefits, labor negotiations, employee relations and organizational development.

GoodCall's Best Places for Teachers to Live and Work ranked St. Cloud 4th in the nation in 2016.

OUR MISSION: In support of the District’s educational mission and in partnership with District leaders the Human Resources Department upholds the core values of the School District by providing quality service in all aspects of Human Resource operations with focus upon integrity, responsiveness, efficiency, teamwork, respect and diversity.

Support Staff

Shane Keating
Human Resources Director
shane.keating@isd742.org
320-370-8047

Ashley Woods
Human Resources Supervisor
ashley.woods@isd742.org
320-370-8044

Robin Robatcek
Retention & Recruitment Coordinator
robin.robatcek@isd742.org
320-370-8040

Sandy Hackenmueller 
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
sandra.hackenmueller@isd742.org
320-370-8046

Penelope Augustine 
Recruitment Specialist
penelope.augustine@isd742.org
320-370-8049

Francine Ausley
Benefits Coordinator
francine.ausley@isd742.org
320-370-8048

Diane Thole
Specialist (benefits)
diane.thole@isd742.org
320-370-8043

Lisa Lechner
Executive Assistant
lisa.lechner@isd742.org
320-370-8042

Taunya Ring
Specialist
taunya.ring@isd742.org
320-370-8041