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Lisa Taylor
Lisa Taylor
Vice President of Human Resources
Responsibilities:
Oversees HR for Blue Learning, Bright Thinker, and Arkansas employees
Casey Morgan
Casey Morgan
Executive Director of Human Resources
Responsibilities:
Oversees ResponsiveEd Texas HR functions and staff
972-316-3663 Ext. 247
Sheri Barrett
Sheri Barrett
Director of Human Resources Blue Learning
Responsibilities:
HR contact for Blue Learning, Bright Thinker, and Arkansas employees
Mechelle Kitchen
Mechelle Kitchen
HR Generalist - Blue Learning, Bright Thinker, ResponsiveEd
Responsibilities:
HR Project Management
Assists with Employee Relations
Employee Relations Phone and Email
Assists with Benefits
Benefits Phone and Email
Onboarding New Hires
972-316-3663 Ext. 281
Brittany Unrein
Brittany Unrein
HR Project Coordinator/Employee Relations Coordinator - ResponsiveEd Texas
Responsibilities:
Assistant to Casey Morgan
HR Project Management
Assists with Employee Relations
Employee Relations Phone
Employee Relations Email Inbox
972-316-3663 Ext. 473
HR Resources
HR Resources
Benefits
HR Benefits is responsible for all company benefits and risk management. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, leaves of absence, workers compensation, disability, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and retirement.
Benefits Communication Portal: Provides information of your current benefits and related information for each plan.
Email: benefits@responsiveed.com: Send your inquiries, questions as they relate to benefits.
Risk Management
Email: riskmgmt@responsiveed.com: Send inquiries, questions as they relate to Safety and Workers Compensation.
Discounts available to educators:
Retailer discounts: My Education Discount
HR Operations
HR Operations
HR Operations is responsible for new hire processing, changes to pay, stipends or position, while also updating policy and procedures outlined in the employee handbook.
TalentEd Login: For changing W-4, I-9, Public Access
Email: HR@responsiveed.com
Employee Incentives
Employee Incentives is responsible for implementing brand-specific strategies for staff incentives, including base compensation, performance, and retention.
Employee Relations
Employee Relations
Employee Relations is responsible for Improving relationships and collaboration in the workplace, grievances, appeals, advising and Training Supervisors, Campus Directors, and Executive Leadership Teams on workplace employee complaints, exit Interviews, and overseeing all people's practices to ensure they are legally compliant.
Title IX Training & Coordinators
For Premier High Schools & TexasWorks
Yvette East
1301 Waters Ridge Dr.
Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 316-3663
For Texas College Preparatory Academies
Michelle Schultz
1301 Waters Ridge Dr.
Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 316-3663
For Personnel Matters
Beckie Allen
1301 Waters Ridge Dr.
Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 316-3663
Professional Development
Professional Development
For more information related to professional development, please click here.
Email: training@responsiveed.com
HR Talent Acquisition
HR Talent Acquisition
HR Talent Acquisition is responsible for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
For additional questions, please email recruiting@responsiveed.com.
All positions require a job description in the ResponsiveEd job description format. Please use the provided template and work with Recruitment on all job descriptions before finalizing.
Retirement
Retirement
ResponsiveEd has partnered with TCG as our third-party retirement plan administrator. You can start saving today by setting up a retirement savings account online or, if you prefer, TCG is available by phone for assistance. A representative will gladly assist you with your questions and provide general education on what planning for the future involves.
NOTE: To enroll in the 403(b) plan you must first set up an account with an approved TRS vendor. You can find additional information and the list of the approved vendors at TRS 403(b) for Active Members.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
When you're having trouble coping with life's ups and downs, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) may offer the help and support you need.
SupportLinc: You may access assistance 24/7/365 for in-the-moment support and guidance at www.supportlinc.com or by phone at 888-881-5462.
Group Code: responsiveed
Employee Care
Who should I notify about the passing of an employee, their spouse, parent(s), step-parent(s), child(ren), or a student, so arrangements can be made?
Email Gina McCormick at employeecare@responsiveedtx.com .
If you emailed and have not received a response within 24 business hours, please send a chat message to Gina McCormick or Amanda Kelley.
You must have the following information prior to emailing:
Name of Employee:
(If Campus Employee) Name of Campus and Position:
(If Corporate Employee) Name of Dept and Position:
Name of Deceased:
Employee's Relationship to Deceased: Their
Employee's Phone #:
Do flowers need to be delivered to a funeral home/church or the employee's home address?
If funeral home/church what is the name of the venue:
Full Address (numerical, street, city, state and zip):
Date & Time of the Funeral:
If delivered to employee or family members address, what is the best day/time to arrange for delivery?
Is there anything else we need to know?
ResponsiveEd does not make monetary donations. ResponsiveEd does not order arrangements for Get Well, Grandparents, Siblings, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends as that is against policy. The only exception is if the Grandparent raised the employee as a parent.
If you wish to take up a donation within your campus/department to order your own arrangement or donate money in lieu of flowers, you are free to do so however you cannot use company funds to do so.
Educator Discounts
Educator Discounts
Discounts available to educators:
Retailer discounts: My Education Discount
Frequently Asked Questions for the Human Resources Department
Frequently Asked Questions for the Human Resources Department
Please refer to the ResponsiveEd Employee Handbook for more information related to the below questions.
Human Resources
Human Resources
How can I get a copy of my Teacher Service Record?
Please fill out the Service Record Request form to request your service record.
How can I update my forms (W-4, Name Change)?
Login to TalentEd Records (TalentEd Login), click on “Available Forms" on the left hand side of the page, then click on the form that you need to update. Additional directions can be found on the Skyward/TalentEd Guide.
I recently received a new degree or certification. How do I submit this information to HR?
Login to TalentEd Records (TalentEd Login), click on “Available Forms" on the left hand side of the page, then click on the form that you need to update. You have the ability to upload transcripts, certifications, and service records from previous districts for HR review.
What if I don’t know my login for TalentEd Records?
Send an email request to HR@ResponsiveEd.com.
How can I update my address?
Log in to Skyward and follow this path:
Employee Information > Personal Information > Address > Request Changes.
Additional directions can be found on the Skyward/TalentEd Guide.
How can I request a transfer?
Apply for a position on the RES Careers website and fill out the Transfer Request Form in TalentEd Records to start the transfer process. To access the Transfer Request Form, login to TalentEd Records (TalentEd Login), click on “Available Forms" on the left hand side of the page, then click on the Transfer Request Form.
How many sick days do I earn each year?
5 days (prorated, based on your start date)
When can I sell back my sick leave?
The first full week of September. Paid at a rate of $75 per day.
Am I able to use sick leave when I am not sick?
Sick leave days must be used for personal or family illness.
How many leave days do I receive for bereavement?
3 days per occurrence.
Am I required to use my personal leave for jury duty?
No, you will not be deducted leave to attend jury duty.
How do I get a copy of the ResponsiveEd Employee Handbook?
ResponsiveEd Employee Handbooks are located digitally on ResponsiveEd.com. ResponsiveEd does not offer physical copies of the Handbook.
Does ResponsiveEd accept state leave days (personal or sick) from other districts?
No, we do not recognize or accept state leave days.
(Managers & Campus Directors Only)
(Managers & Campus Directors Only)
Where can I receive access to my staff’s salaries?
Contact Chase Morgan at cbmorgan@responsivededtx.com
I have someone who has incorrect payroll account coding, how do I fix this?
Please submit a staff change in Talent Records with the coding change.
Where can I find the status of my new hires?
Send an email to HR@ResponsiveEd.com for access to the New Hire Tracking Google Sheet.
Where can I find the status of my Staff Change (pay increase requests, title changes, status updates)?
Contact the Staff Changes Team at staffchanges@responsiveed.com
Where can I receive guidance on how to conduct a corrective action or involuntary termination?
Contact your HR Business Partner.
Benefits
Benefits
Where can I find all of my ResponsiveEd benefits information?
Log on at Benefits Communication Portal.
Will I receive cards for all my elected benefits?
Yes, you will receive medical, and prescription, ID cards. No cards are available for dental or vision.
How can I contact our benefit carriers?
Guardian (Dental) – 888-600-1600
Davis Vision (Vision) – 877-923-2847 (Client Code: 7523)
VSP Vision (Vision) - 800-877-7195
Can I make changes to my elections or coverage levels?
You can make changes during open enrollment or if you experience a qualifying life event. You must notify the benefits department within 30 days of the qualified life event.
What’s a “Qualified Life Event?”
It’s a life event resulting in a change in your family members (dependent birth, adoption, marriage, divorce, death of a spouse or covered child); change in employment; or loss/gain of health insurance.
How can I find out if my medical provider is in‐network?
Log on at www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare/doctors-and-hospitals for BCBS ActiveCare and log on at www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/healthcare_activecare_hmos.aspx for Blue Essentials HMO (West/South TX) and Baylor Scott & White HMO (North/Central TX).
If I elect an HMO plan or the ActiveCare SELECT plan can I use an Out-of-Network provider?
No. The use of an out-of-network provider is limited for true emergency room visits only.
Can I enroll in the other benefits without enrolling in the medical plan?
Yes. You can choose to enroll in any of the other benefits.
What happens to my medical, dental and vision coverage if I end my employment with ResponsiveEd?
Your coverage will end on the last day of the month you end employment. You will be provided an opportunity to continue coverage through COBRA.
What happens when I am injured at work?
Report the injury to your supervisor and/or campus director as soon as possible. They will assist you in completing an incident report and sign an acknowledgement form.
If I have to miss work due to a workers’ comp injury do I still get paid?
Workers’ comp only assists in paying lost wages when an employee has been off work one week or more with a doctor’s note. You will be required to use your sick time to pay for time missed not paid by workers’ comp.
What is the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an unpaid, job-protected leave for an employee who needs to take leave from work for up to 12 weeks. Employee must meet certain requirements to be eligible for FMLA. Generally, employees are required to use accumulated sick or vacation time for FMLA. Contact your benefits team for additional information or refer to the Employee Handbook.
For more information, please contact benefits@responsiveed.com.
Employee Relations
Employee Relations
Where can I find a grievance write-up form?
Grievance Write- forms must come from the Director Employee Relations or the HR Business Partners.
I have a problem with an employee on my campus/department, who should I address my concerns with?
The HR Business Partner over your campus/department.
Where can I find information about the disciplinary process?
The ResonsiveEd Employee Handbook details the disciplinary process. You may also contact your HR Business Partner for specific questions.
Where do I report sexual harassment allegations?
For Employees: The Director of Employee Relations
For Premier High School (PHS) Campuses: Rosalinda Gonzales
For Texas College Preparatory Academies (TCPA) Campuses: Michelle Schultz
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