Human Resources

Welcome to RSU 21

Welcome to the Office of Human Resources! It is our pleasure to serve you. Here at RSU 21, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all our students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. As part of this commitment, we welcome all applicants. RSU 21 does not discriminate based on race, color, gender identity, orientation, disability, religion, age, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. If you are a person of color, LGBTQ+, disabled, or belong to any protected class, we encourage you to apply. Our diversity strengthens our mission to produce global citizens.

Our organizational structure reflects reporting relationships only and not the many important collaborations that take place within and across departments to accomplish the RSU 21 mission.

Our HR vision is to be recognized as the school district of choice for staff. We seek to attract, develop, engage, and retain a workforce of contributing performers who are connected in purpose and core beliefs, collaborative in their efforts, and motivated to excel in delivering the highest quality education to all students.

Meet Our Team

We love what we do in HR! The opportunity our roles present to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to shape and drive a high-performing work culture dedicated to improving student outcomes. The following is a distribution of general HR responsibilities, please direct your inquiry to the appropriate staff member. If you are unsure whom to contact, feel free to call our general HR line at 985-1100 x 1326 or email us here - any of us will be happy to assist you.

How can we help?

HR Director

Bio

Scott Harrison and his family live in Yarmouth. He has over 30 years’ experience in HR across a wide array of settings, including five years with the University of Maine System, seven years with the Maine Department of Education, and twenty years delivering performance system consulting services to local and national organizations. At Maine DOE, he led a team charged with creating and managing Maine Schools for Excellence covering 45 rural, high-needs schools across Maine. At the heart of the MSFE project was improving student learning and educator effectiveness, which involved grassroots development of human capital programs and resources that addressed school culture and climate, educator preparation and employment, evaluation and professional growth, and recognition and reward. Scott earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations from University of Maryland and Masters in Business Administration from University of Southern Maine. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family at their camp in Port Clyde.

Lorraine Orlando

Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Bio

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

District payroll and benefits administration
Employee benefits changes and open enrollment support
Retirement: retiree benefits, pensions, 403(b) plans, etc.
Benefits enrollment and new employee on-boarding
Insurance plans and other fringe benefits
Extended leaves of absence and sabbaticals
Differentials and stipends
Retirement/resignation notifications

Bio

Lorraine Orlando is a resident of Arundel and our long-time Payroll and Benefits Specialist at RSU 21. With over 40 years of Human Resources experience, Lorraine is a go-to resource not only for RSU 21 staff but payroll and benefits specialists from other districts as well. She graduated from Prospect Hall College in Florida (now called Hollywood College) and has completed several courses through Maine Bankers Association while employed in the financial services industry. In her spare time, Lorraine enjoys reading, bike riding, and most of all spending time with her family.

Sondra Bull

HR Generalist
Bio

HR Generalist

District payroll and benefits administration
Employee benefits changes and open enrollment support
Retirement: retiree benefits, pensions, 403(b) plans, etc.
Benefits enrollment and new employee on-boarding
Insurance plans and other fringe benefits
Extended leaves of absence and sabbaticals
Differentials and stipends
Retirement/resignation notifications

Bio

Sondra moved from Tennessee to Maine 23 years ago and lives in Kennebunk with her family. She worked in the financial services industry for 17 years in sales, marketing, new hire on-boarding, credit lending and research and adjustments. Sondra earned her B.A. in Education and B.S. in Liberal Arts from the University of Tennessee and AS General and AS PTA degrees from Roane State Community College and Kennebec Valley Community College. Sondra volunteers for Special Surfers, Coastal Cleanup and Trekkers and enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as gardening, kayaking, biking, rock climbing, camping and a good sunset.

What we do.

Our work in HR will be driven by our District’s mission statement, strategic plan, policy and law, and HR best practices. The following principles embody our district’s culture of student and staff excellence, guide our daily actions and define how we do business:

We reimagine the possible

We are willing to challenge the way things have always been done. We create, innovate, and learn from our mistakes. We are open to new ways of thinking and doing in the service of RSU 21 students and staff.

We make a difference

We stay informed and ask questions. We create impact with our schools, educators and students through our actions. We respond with agility to the ever-changing needs.

We are compliant

We strive to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and RSU 21 policy in hiring, onboarding, supporting, developing, engaging, and retaining staff.

We are data driven

We use market data, data tools, systems and analytics to ensure we are market competitive and have equity and parity in our total compensation design and administration.

We focus on equity

Equity is at the center of our work - for every student to succeed, HR supports the recruitment, development, engagement, and retention of the highest quality, diverse staff in all areas of the district.

We are open and honest

We tell it like it is, in direct and straightforward language.