AUSD 2026-27 Organizational Chart

Albany Unified School District

Board of Education

Board Responsibilities

• Set district vision, goals, and policies through the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Hire, evaluate, and support the Superintendent
• Adopt and monitor the district budget; approve contracts and expenditures
• Adopt curriculum, instructional materials, and graduation requirements
• Approve and monitor collective bargaining agreements
• Ensure fiscal accountability, legal compliance, and safe school facilities
• Represent community interests, hold public meetings, and engage stakeholders
• Hear appeals on student discipline, expulsions, and other matters as required by law

Superintendent's Office

Led by Sara Stone, Ed.D., Superintendent

Superintendent Responsibilities

• Provide vision, direction, and support to principals, aligning school improvement with district priorities and strategic goals
• Lead instructional improvement and equitable outcomes through oversight of teaching, learning, assessment, and student achievement
• Partner with the Board of Education on governance, board meeting preparation, policy development, and strategic planning
• Foster cross department collaboration for coherent systems, aligned priorities, and effective implementation
• Oversee fiscal stewardship, budget development, labor relations, and long term organizational sustainability
• Provide executive oversight of facilities, technology, student services, special education, safety, and operations
• Build trust through proactive communication, authentic engagement, and strong partnerships with families, staff, students, labor partners, and community organizations
• Develop, coach, and support district leaders while cultivating accountability, continuous improvement, and shared leadership

Senior Executive Assistant Responsibilities

• Board governance liaison: agendas, minutes, scheduling, and Maddy Act notices
• CSBA coordinator; board member orientation and training
• Event and marketing support for board meetings
• Uniform Complaints, Public Records, and Williams complaint coordination
• Superintendent meeting scheduling and budget management
• District website home page updates

District Office Secretary Responsibilities

• Primary receptionist for the District Office
• Front office operations, visitor check in, and incoming mail
• Communication between district departments and school sites
• Administrative support to HR, Business Services, Teaching and Learning, and Student Services

Technology Services

Technology Services Responsibilities

• Device procurement, deployment, inventory, repair, and lifecycle management
• Network infrastructure, cybersecurity, servers, wireless systems, and business continuity
• Staff and student accounts, system integrations, and access through Clever
• Classroom technology, including AV systems, paging, clocks, bells, and instructional technology support
• Help Desk operations, technology support, and communication of service priorities and response times
• ParentSquare, district and school websites, social media, emergency notifications, and communication systems
• Technology support for board meetings, livestreams, presentations, and backup systems
• Technology planning, budgeting, software licensing, purchasing, and vendor management
• Partnership with Educational Services on instructional technology, AI, digital citizenship, and data privacy
• Responsive, reliable, high quality service

Business Office

Led by Linda Wu, Chief Business Official

Business Services

• General ledger, cash management, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable
• Payroll services
• Budget development, monitoring, and advisory
• Annual audit
• State attendance reports (P1, P2) and attendance accounting
• CALPADS Fall 1, Fall 2, Annual, and End of Year reports
• Federal funding planning, monitoring, and categorical programs
• Bond Oversight Committee management
• SELPA accounting and parcel tax administration
• Financial and grant reporting
• Insurance management
• Legal intermediary for contracts and claims

Maintenance and Operations

• Facilities and equipment maintenance: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security systems
• Custodial services for classrooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas
• Groundskeeping, outdoor maintenance, and seasonal landscaping
• Safety and ADA compliance; regular safety inspections
• Energy and resource management
• Event and operations support, including furniture moves and facility preparation

Food Services

• Meal service, food safety, sanitation, and portion standards
• Inventory and supply management; USDA compliance and reporting
• Customer service and student nutrition education
• Special programs: field trips, after school, and community initiatives

Capital Projects

• Project Execution: Manages bond funded projects, classroom modernizations, and facility upgrades on time, on budget, and in compliance
• Site Alignment: Partners with principals to schedule construction around school calendars and protect learning time
• Technology Infrastructure: Collaborates with Technology Services on network, wireless, and instructional technology upgrades
• Vendor and Safety Oversight: Directs architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies; implements campus security and sustainability systems
• Budget and Long Range Planning: Oversees project budgets, bond oversight reporting, and the Facilities Master Plan

Transportation

• Route Planning and Dispatch: Sets van routes and pickup times; manages daily dispatch
• Driver Scheduling and Training: Coordinates driver schedules, substitutes, orientation, and in service training
• Vehicle Maintenance and Safety: Conducts inspections, reports repairs, and schedules routine maintenance
• Family Communication and Records: Primary contact for families; maintains transportation records and program data

Albany Aquatics Center

• Facilities and Equipment: Indoor and outdoor pools, fitness equipment, locker rooms, showers, and day use lockers
• Programs: Swim lessons, lifeguard training, youth camps, water polo, SCUBA, and water fitness
• Community and Governance: Operates under AUSD oversight, balancing student programs, public use, and rentals
• Safety and Wellness: Promotes healthy lifestyles and water safety in a safe environment for all participants

Human Resources

Led by Marina Gonzalez, Chief Human Resources Officer

Department Responsibilities

• Staffing, recruitment, interviews, onboarding, and assignments
• Assignments and compliance: tenure changes, reassignments, layoffs, and credential monitoring
• Employee relations: grievances, Title IX, EEOC, and UCP complaints and investigations
• Benefits and leave management: health plans, workers' compensation, and retiree programs
• Time and attendance tracking; substitute usage monitoring
• Board meetings, policy review, and labor negotiations
• Training, professional development, and mandatory compliance programs
• Employee engagement: welcome events, service recognition, and appreciation programs
• Responsive, reliable, high quality service

Chief Human Resources Officer

• Labor negotiations
• Grievances
• Employee discipline
• Employee investigations
• Evaluations

HR Analyst I

• New employee onboarding
• FTE changes (positions, locations, rehires)
• LiveScan for employees, interns, and student teachers
• Certificated contracts
• Salary schedule placement
• Credentialing
• Summer Assistance Program (classified)
• Professional growth
• Reasonable assurance letters
• Employment verification (loan forgiveness, prospective employers)
• AB 119 reporting
• EDD and Equifax claims

HR Technician II

• Medical, dental, and vision enrollment
• Leaves of absence (maternity, parental, child rearing, uncompensated, job share, disability)
• Employee attendance and absence reporting
• Leave balances (sick leave, vacation)
• Retirement from AUSD
• Accommodations for work restrictions
• Workers' compensation
• COBRA
• Temporary TB clearances
• Phone and address changes
• Volunteers

Teaching and Learning

Led by Karen Schreiner, Executive Director

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Professional development for teachers, librarians, ELD teachers, and interventionists
• Curriculum and instructional strategies across content areas
• Core curriculum inventory and replenishment
• Career Technical Education (CTE) compliance, Dual Enrollment, and career pathways
• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) program support
• Academic license oversight
• Credit Recovery
• Multilingual Learner (MLL) program oversight and support

Data and Assessment

• Assessment systems: state testing, local assessments, and surveys
• MTSS data and assessment systems
• Data sharing and reports to outside organizations

State and Federal Compliance

• LCAP development, monitoring, annual update, engagement, and writing
• Consolidated Application (ConApp) in partnership with the Chief Business Official
• Differentiated Assistance and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP)
• Williams reporting and audits; School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
• Data sharing and research partnerships

Student Support and Programs

• Districtwide field trips and summer school
• Academic partnerships, including the African American Youth Advisory
• Student Achievement Committee planning and facilitation
• Albany Children's Center (ACC) preschool oversight

Student Services

Led by Deb Brill, Executive Director

Department Overview

• Mental health and behavioral support through Mental Health Specialists, Wellness and Community Coordinators, and Counselors
• Enrollment, attendance, and Home and Hospital program
• 504 training and support for school sites
• Foster youth and McKinney-Vento services
• Student discipline and expulsion oversight using the AUSD progressive discipline matrix
• Health, site safety plans, and police department liaison
• Athletics oversight; Title IX Coordinator

Student Support and Intervention (MTSS)

• Student wellness: COST, SST, restorative practices, and behavior support
• PBIS, SEL, and restorative practices implementation

Enrollment and Attendance

• Enrollment intake and interdistrict transfers
• Enrollment projections and reporting
• Annual SARB report and risk assessment

Health Services

• Vaccination tracking and reporting, including 7th grade Tdap
• Hearing reports and Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment data
• Vision and hearing screening
• Health plans in partnership with medical providers and families
• First Aid and CPR coordination; AED management

Family and Community Engagement

• Parent engagement groups (PEGs) and affinity group meetings
• ParentSquare training and districtwide integration
• LCAP surveys and community feedback
• Community Update support
• CYBHI oversight

Special Education

Led by Brian Biggs, Ed.D., Executive Director

Programs and Services

• Special Education Plan, budget oversight, and CCEIS management
• Special Education purchasing and invoicing
• Continuous Improvement Model (CIM) implementation
• Workability grants
• Transportation for IEP services
• Legal cases and disproportionality (DisPro) reviews

Assessment and Compliance

• Initial assessments, triennial reviews, and Child Find evaluations
• IEP meetings and FAPE compliance
• Transition IEPs: preschool to K, 5th to 6th, and 8th to 9th grade
• ERMHS referrals and assistive technology services
• Adapted PE services

Classroom and Staff Support

• Professional development for classified and certificated staff
• Special Education staff scheduling, including paraprofessionals
• Extended School Year (ESY) identification, staffing, and ISA management
• Nonpublic school (NPS) placements and contractor management
• SEIS database management

Site Leadership

Principal Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: Oversee curriculum, monitor student learning, and support teacher growth
• Operations and Compliance: Manage budgets, staffing, safety plans, and policy adherence
• Student Support: Lead behavior supports, attendance, and wellness
• Staff Supervision: Hire, evaluate, and develop teachers; foster a collaborative school culture
• Equity and Inclusion: Advance culturally responsive teaching and support every learner to thrive
• Community Engagement: Strengthen family relationships and community partnerships