• Human Resources Overview

    Lake Stevens School District Human Resource Services Department is committed to providing continuous, quality, individually focused service and support to all employees. We believe that by creating a spirit of family within our school district, we establish a strong sense of commitment that will be reflected in the growth and success of LSSD employees and ultimately the students of the Lake Stevens community.

    John Balmer
    Executive Director of Human Resource Services
    (425) 335-1592
    Email John Balmer

    Rona Welton
    Human Resource Services Technician
    Guest Teacher and AESOP Support, General HR, application, and Fast Track applicant questions.
    (425) 335-1667 
    Email Rona Welton

    Pam Wicken
    Certificated Employee Specialist
    (425) 335-1555
    Email Pam Wicken

    DeAnne St. Germaine
    Classified Employee Specialist
    (425) 335-1661
    (PSE Office Professionals, PSE of LS - Paraeducators, Maintenance/Grounds, Technology, Warehouse, Teamster Custodians)
    Email DeAnne St. Germaine

    Betsy Baron
    Classified Employee Specialist
    (425) 335-1665
    (Teamster Bus Drivers & Mechanics, Coaches, Co-Curricular Agreements & Stipends, Non-Represented Employees, PSE of LS - Food Service, Auxiliary Employees, Casual Labor)
    Email Betsy Baron

    Kim Ostlund
    Payroll Specialist
    All Payroll Questions
    Verification of Employments
    (425) 335-1609
    Email Kim Ostlund

    Michelle Williams
    Benefits Specialist
    All Benefit Questions (Insurance, Retirement, L&I)
    Verification of Employments
    (425) 335-1511
    Email Michelle Williams

    ESC Receptionist: (425) 335-1500
    Fax: (425) 335-1549

    Educational Service Center
    Human Resource Services
    12309 22nd Street NE
    Lake Stevens, WA 98258