DR. TIMOTHY D. ROCKA EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE It is my desire to serve a public sector organization that provides the highest level of customer service, dedicated to world-class, team oriented solutions, which inspire high performance at every level. I believe the New Mexico State University to be such an organization. EMPLOYMENT DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT Bryan ISD Report to Superintendent 12/2011-PRESENT Bryan, TX 2,200 Employees Assist the Superintendent in directing and supervising all aspects of Bryan ISD. Serve as the Chief Human Resources Officer. Primary responsibilities: Develop school board meeting agendas and presentations Review policies and make policy recommendations to governing bodies Facilitate organizational goal setting and strategic planning Oversee HRIS technology systems management Lead effective strategic compensation, and benefits programs Direct talent acquisition, recruitment and retention strategies Supervise new employee on-boarding and orientation programs Direct performance evaluation systems Develop employee handbook and procedures manuals Supervise leadership development and fostered professional growth Oversee employee benefits administration, safety training, and risk management Allocate staff and set cost parameters for personnel position control Manage employee relations, labor relations, employee grievances and complaints Oversee employee credentials and educator certification Manage employee visa and immigration employment processes Supervise employment contract renewals, non-renewals and terminations INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT 10/2016-3/2017 Bryan ISD Bryan, TX Reported to Board of Trustees 2,200 Employees Served as acting Superintendent in directing and supervising all major functions of the Bryan ISD. Primary responsibilities: Led community outreach and engagement initiatives Partnered with the Board of Trustees to plan and set district goals Instilled and promote an organizational culture focused on student success Engaged parent, student, staff and community stakeholders 1
Implemented, developed and recommend District policies Grew leaders, enhance the workplace climate and focus on employee retention Oversaw all major functional areas in the Bryan ISD ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES 6/2011-12/2011 Bryan ISD Bryan, TX Reported to Superintendent 2,200 Employees Directed and supervised risk management, personnel and student services for Bryan ISD. Primary responsibilities: Led effective strategic compensation and employee benefits programs Oversaw talent acquisition, recruitment and retention strategies Supervised new employee on-boarding and orientation programs Developed employee handbook and procedures manuals Supervised leadership development and fostered professional growth Managed employee relations, labor relations, employee grievances and complaints Oversaw employee credentials and educator certification Managed employee visa and immigration employment processes Supervised employment contract renewals, non-renewals and terminations Oversaw HRIS technology systems management DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE SYSTEMS 2003-2011 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Houston, TX Reported to Associate Superintendent for Human Resources 13,500 Employees Directed and supervised the human resource systems of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Primary responsibilities: Oversaw staffing allocations, budgets and position control Led HRIS technology development for Human Resources Managed personnel records, implemented digital document management systems Verified credentials, teacher certification, highly qualified teachers Administered ADA, FLSA, FMLA, disability leave and paid leave DIRECTOR, BUSINESS & FINANCE 2001-2003 BRENHAM ISD Brenham, TX Reported to Superintendent 850 Employees Directed and supervised the human resource systems of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. Primary responsibilities: Developed and implemented the District s budget Oversaw benefits and risk management Managed the District s investment portfolio management Directed payroll, accounts payable and purchasing Supervised grants and special revenue funds administration Projected state and local revenue 2
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES 1999-2001 Brenham ISD Brenham, TX Reported to Superintendent 850 Employees Directed all administrative duties related to human resources for Brenham ISD. Primary responsibilities: Led staff recruitment, selection and retention Wrote personnel policy and administrative regulations Verified employment credentials and teacher certifications Administered employee leave Maintained personnel records Oversaw the District s salary administration and compensation plan DIRECTOR, CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 1997-1999 Jacksonville High School Jacksonville, TX Reported to High School Principal Served as Jacksonville High School s campus administrator for career and technical education. Primary responsibilities: Oversaw budget planning, expenditures and compliance for state and federal programming, including Perkins, Tech Prep and School to Career grants Coordinated all career guidance components, function, assessment and funding Developed the student master schedule Evaluated and supervised 8 th -12 th grade staff Administered Special Education ARDs for 8 th - 12 th grades DIRECTOR, CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 1996-1997 Palestine Area Vocational School Palestine, TX Reported to High School Principal Served as the Director of the Palestine High School Area Vocational School, and directed all administrative duties related to the career education within Anderson County. Primary responsibilities: Coordinated high school student schedules for 8 high schools within Anderson County to offer vocational classes for all school age county residents Planned budgets, approved expenditures, oversaw state and federal compliance Evaluated and supervised personnel Assisted in strategic planning as the designee for curriculum 3
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHER 1990-1996 Jacksonville ISD Jacksonville, TX Reported to High School Principal Teacher and department head for the agricultural science program at Jacksonville High School. Primary responsibilities: Led the FFA program, JHS cattle herd, greenhouse and horticulture programs Planned and constructed all horticultural facilities, including two greenhouses, botanical gardens, outdoor learning center and the vegetable/herb gardens Created and organized the Jacksonville FFA Alumni EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY- EDUCATION 1999-2003 Texas A&M University College Station, TX MASTER S OF SCIENCE 1991-1993 Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX BACHELOR S OF SCIENCE 1986-1989 Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX Outstanding Graduate of 1989-90 SBEC PUBLIC SCHOOL CREDENTIALS Superintendent Certification Mid-Management Certification Supervisor (Vocational) Certification Agricultural Science and Technology Teacher Certification Special Education Teacher Certification PRESENTATIONS & LECTURES BEST- Bryan s Excellence for Students and Teachers, a strategic compensation plan for educators, TASPA Summer Conference 2017 and Winter Conference 2016 Implementing the BEST- Bryan s Excellence for Students and Teachers, a strategic compensation plan for educators, GCASPA Spring Meeting 2016 PER 202- Employee Leave and Absence Administration, Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO), Course Development and Instructor PER 201-Certification of Professional School Employees, Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO), Course Development and Instructor PER 301-Personnel Policies. Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO), Course Development and Instructor Managing Teacher Certification and NCLB Requirements, TASPA/TASB Personnel Administrators Academy, Round Rock, Texas 4
TASPA Personnel Skills Workshop for Supervisors of Auxiliary Employees, TASPA District II Representative 2007-2010 Understanding Certification of School Employees and Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements, ESC Region 7 Personnel Administrators Professional Development School Employee Fingerprinting, CFISD District Administrator Training So, You want to be a Teacher? Texas State University, Teacher Block Classes Bond 2007, Cypress-Fairbanks Community Bond Election Presentation Understanding Leaves and Absences, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Paraprofessional Staff Development: Campus Secretary Learning Community How to Integrate Technology into Your Human Resources Department: A Means of Improving Customer Service and Efficiency, TASPA Winter Conference Special Programs and Human Diversity- Module 10: Blinn-Teach Program, Blinn College, Brenham, Texas PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Bryan s Excellence for Students and Teachers (BEST), Strategic Compensation Plan design development and implementation, 2014 to 2016 Bryan ISD/Texas A&M University Partnership-Aspiring Principals Academy, 2016 Texas Education Agency- Principal Certification Standards Committee Stakeholder for T-PESS, 2014 Texas Education Agency- District Coordinator for School Improvement (DCSI) Academy, 2014-2015 District Coordinator of School Improvement Academy - Influencer Training, 2015 Member of Bryan ISD Bond Presentation Committee, Fall 2014. Leadership & Organizational Blueprint, District by Design- Flippen, 2013 Master Facilities Planning Committee Member - Bryan ISD, 2012-13 Strategic Planning Action Team Member and Facilitator Bryan ISD, 2012 and TASPA, 2013 CMSi, Curriculum Management Audit Training Level I, and Level II, Audit Facilitator for Bryan ISD, 2013 Center for Reform of School Systems (CRSS) Cohort IV Graduate - Bryan ISD, 2013 College Board Chinese Bridge Delegation to China, Beijing China, November 2012 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Staffing Review Consultant- Dallas ISD, North Forest ISD and Godley ISD Harris County Department of Education Review Team Leader Waco ISD Human Resources, Central Office Review, Bilingual Education Review March 2013, Stafford ISD Human Resources Departmental Review March 2010 TASBO Management Review, Human Resources Specialist- Galena Park ISD-2008, Keller ISD-2009, Fort Bend ISD-2010, PSA ISD- 2012, Lufkin ISD- 2014, Brownwood ISD- 2015, San Benito CISD- 2016 Member of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Bond Presentation Committee, Fall 2007. Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Stakeholder Committee Member- Recommendation of EC-6 th Generalist Teaching Certification, 2007 SBEC Standards Committee for Agricultural Science and Technology TExES test development, Steering Committee, Fall 2006 5
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Texas Association of School Administrators Member American Association of School Personnel Administrators Member Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators Past President Gulf Coast Association of School Personnel Administrators Member Brazos Valley Society of Human Resources Member Texas Association of School Business Officials Member Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Livestock Committee Captain AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS PROFESSIONAL Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA) Marry Hopkins Personnel Administrator of the Year, 2016 CTAT/CTE Image Award, 2016 Bryan ISD 212⁰ Medallion Award Recipient, 2014-2015 TASPA Distinguished Service Award, 2013 TASPA Executive Board President, 2013 TASPA President s Award, 2013 TASPA District II Representative, 2007-2009 TECQ Leadership Award Water Operator Licensure 1999 Finalist TCASE Administrator of the Year Award 1997 Honorary Chapter FFA Degree, Jacksonville FFA, Brenham FFA COLLEGIATE Dean s Semester List 1987 to 1989 Outstanding Graduate Student Agricultural Department Arch Price Award Recipient of the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Scholarship Stephen F. Austin State University Collegiate FFA Treasurer Undergraduate GPA 3.36, Graduate (TAMU- Ph.D.) GPA 4.0 HIGH SCHOOL Aldine Sr. High School, Houston Texas Aldine FFA Member and President Aldine 4-H Club- Secretary Outstanding Aldine FFA Member 1984 6