Who to contact at Gates Chili - Staff edition
Need help but not sure where to start? This resource is designed to help Gates Chili staff quickly identify the appropriate contact person or department for a wide range of topics. Whether you have questions about technology, purchasing, student support services, or anything in between, this page will point you in the right direction.
Use this internal guide to connect with the right team member, streamline communication and save time. As always, if you're still unsure where to direct your question, feel free to reach out to your building main office or department supervisor for assistance.
ACADEMICS / INSTRUCTION
To search for a staff member by name or title, visit the District Staff Directory or to search only the Office of Instruction, visit the Meet our team webpage.
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Step 1: Direct Supervisor
Step 2: Building Principal
Step 3: Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Director of Secondary Education
Step 4: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
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Step 1: Grade level/Department Teacher Leader
Step 2: District Teacher Leader
Step 3: Coordinator of Assessment and Data
Step 4: Director of Elementary or Secondary Education
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Step 1: Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Director of Secondary Education
Step 2: Director of Elementary or Secondary Education
Step 3: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
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Step 1: Grade level/Department Teacher Leader
Step 2: District Teacher Leader
Step 3: Coordinator of Assessment and Data
Step 4: Director of Elementary or Secondary Education
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Step 1: Field Trip Protocols
Step 2: Building Principal
Step 3: Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Director of Secondary Education
Step 4: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
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Step 1: Building Principal
Step 2: Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Director of Secondary Education
Step 3: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
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Step 1: Mentoring
Step 2: Mentor or Teacher Leader
Step 3: Assistant to Director of Student and Staff Success and Director of Elementary Education
Step 4: Director of Student and Staff Success
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Step 1: Professional Learning
Step 2: Assistant to Director of Student and Staff Success and Director of Elementary Education
Step 3: Director of Student and Staff Success
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See the human resources section below.
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See the human resources section below.
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See the human resources section below.
BUDGET AND FINANCE
To search for a staff member by name or title, visit the District Staff Directory or to search only the Finance Department, visit the Meet our team webpage.
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Step 1: Building or department secretary
Step 2: Accounts Payable Clerk
Step 3: Director of Finance
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Step 1: Budget Analyst
Step 2: District Treasurer
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Step 1: Principal or other direct supervisor
Step 2: Budget Analyst
Step 3: Director of Finance
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Step 1: Club advisor
Step 2: Building Central Treasurer
Step 3: District Treasurer
Step 4: Director of Finance
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Step 1: Submit a mileage reimbursement form
For questions, contact your Principal or other direct supervisor
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See the Human Resources section below.
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Step 1: Please review the Purchasing Manual available on the Staff Intranet
For questions, contact the Purchasing Assistant.
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Step 1: Visit the school property tax webpage for school tax information and to pay your bill
For questions, contact the District Treasurer.
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See the Human Resources section below.
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See the Human Resources section below.
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See fundraising above.
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Step 1: Have the vendor complete the forms available on the Vendor Information webpage
Step 2: Submit the completed forms to the Purchasing Assistant
COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To search for a staff member by name or title, visit the District Staff Directory or to search only the Communications Department, visit the Meet our team webpage.
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See the district Who to Contact webpage.
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Step 1: Communications Specialists
Step 2: Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
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Step 1: Field House Supervisor
Step 2: Director of Continuing Education
Step 3: Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
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Step 1: Communications Specialists
Step 2: Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
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Step 1: Submit a MasterLibrary request
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Step 1: Staff social media protocols
Step 2: Communications Specialists
Step 3: Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
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Step 1: Enter changes in WinCapWeb under the “My Employee Demographics” menu
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Step 1: Director of Continuing Education
Step 2: Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
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Step 1: Communications Specialists
Step 2: Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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See the human resources section below.
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Step 1: Field House Supervisor
Step 2: Director of Continuing Education
Step 3: Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
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See the human resources section below.
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Step 1: Building Wellness Champion
Step 2: District Wellness Leadership Team
Step 3: Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
HUMAN RESOURCES
To search for a staff member by name or title, visit the District Staff Directory or to search only the Human Resources Department, visit the Meet our team webpage.
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Step 1: Building administrator or direct supervisor
For APPR, see the Instruction section above.
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See the Global Compliance Network section below.
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Step 1: Benefits Clerk
Step 2: Payroll and Benefits Supervisor
Step 3: Director of Human Resources
Step 4: Asst. Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Director of Human Resources
Step 2: Asst. Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
Step 3: Superintendent of Schools
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Step 1: Hiring Clerk
Step 2: Coordinator of Recruitment, Hiring and Retention
Step 3: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Employee Assistance Program
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Step 1: Send forms to the Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Staff Attendance Clerk
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Step 1: Submit a request in Frontline.
For questions, contact the Director of Student and Staff Success -
Step 1: Director of Finance
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Step 1: Director of Human Resources
Step 2: Asst. Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
Step 3: Superintendent of Schools
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Step 1: Hiring Clerk
Step 2: Coordinator of Recruitment, Hiring and Retention
Step 3: Asst. Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Hiring Clerk
Step 2: Coordinator of Recruitment, Hiring and Retention
Step 3: Asst. Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Personnel Clerk
Step 2: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Director of Human Resources
Step 2: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Payroll Clerk
Step 2: Payroll and Benefits Supervisor
Step 3: Director of Human Resources
Step 4: Asst. Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: After completion of the required hours, contact Personnel Clerk
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Step 1: Personnel Clerk
Step 2: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Personnel Clerk
Step 2: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Building/Department Secretary
Step 2: Building Administrator or Department Supervisor
Step 3: Attendance and Leaves Secretary
Step 4: Asst. Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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See the Health and Wellness section above.
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Step 1: Building Administrator
Step 2: Personnel Clerk
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Step 1: Athletic Department Secretary
Step 2: Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics
Step 3: Personnel Clerk
Step 4: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Personnel Clerk
Step 2: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Building administrator or direct supervisor
Step 2: Personnel Clerk
Step 3: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Personnel Clerk
Step 2: Director of Human Resources
Step 3: Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Labor Relations
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Step 1: Submit a work order in MasterLibrary
For questions, contact the Computer Applications Specialist
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Step 1: Payroll and Benefits Supervisor
Step 2: Director of Human Resources
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See the Operations section below.
MISCELLANEOUS
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Step 1: Alumni transcripts
Step 2: Counseling secretary
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Step 1: Deputy Superintendent
Step 2: Superintendent of Schools
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See the communications and community engagement section above.
OPERATIONS
To search for a staff member by name or title, visit the District Staff Directory or to search only the Operations Department, visit the Meet our team webpage for Security or the Meet our team webpage for Facilities.
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Step 1: Director of Construction and Safety Compliance
Step 2: Executive Director of Operations and Security -
Step 1: Submit a request in MasterLibrary
Step 2: Head Custodian
Step 3: Facilities Supervisor
Step 4: Executive Director of Operations and Security
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Step 1: Head Groundsperson
Step 2: Facilities Supervisor
Step 3: Executive Director of Operations and Security
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Step 1: Submit a request in MasterLibrary
For questions, contact the Field House Supervisor
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See the communications and community engagement section above.
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Step 1: Security Supervisor
Step 2: Executive Director of Operations and Security
Step 3: Deputy Superintendent
Step 4: Superintendent of Schools
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Step 1: TAP App resources on the Staff Intranet
For questions, reach out to the Security Supervisor
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Step 1: Complete the form found on the Staff Intranet
For questions, contact the Executive Director of Operations and Security
SCHOOL NUTRITION
To search for a staff member by name or title, visit the District Staff Directory or to search only the School Nutrition Department, visit the Meet our team webpage.
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Step 1: School Nutrition Office Assistant
Step 2: Director of School Nutrition
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Step 1: School Nutrition Office Assistant
Step 2: Director of School Nutrition
Step 3: Executive Director of Operations and Security
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Step 1: School Nutrition Office Assistant
Step 2: Director of School Nutrition
Step 3: Executive Director of Operations and Security
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
To search for a staff member by name or title, visit the District Staff Directory or to search only the Student Support Services Department, visit the Meet our team webpage.
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Step 1: Classroom Teacher (interventions, documentation)
Step 2: School MTSS Team (possible reading/math interventionist, instructional coach)
Step 3: School Counselor (planning, support services coordination)Step 4: School Psychologist (evaluation, testing)
Step 5: Director of Student Support Services (district-level oversight and specialized resources)
Step 6: Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services (final escalation for system-level response) -
Step 1: Classroom Teacher (initial check-in, family contact)
Step 2: School Counselor (attendance monitoring, family support)
Step 3: Social Worker (home visits, community connections)
Step 4: Administrator (chronic absenteeism, truancy processes)
Step 5: Director of Student Support Services (district monitoring and supports)
Step 6: Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services (system-level escalation and compliance) -
Step 1: Classroom Teacher (classroom strategies, communication with family)
Step 2: School MTSS Team (possible behavior plans, SEL support)
Step 3: District Behavioral Specialist (expert consultation for behavior interventions)
Step 4: Administrator (serious or ongoing behavioral incidents)
Step 5: Director of Student Support Services (district-level coordination and intervention)
Step 6: Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services (system-level decision-making and policy guidance) -
Step 1: Classroom Teacher (immediate report/alert)
Step 2: Administrator (coordinates crisis response)
Step 3: Counselor, Social Worker, or Psychologist (student support during/after event)
Step 4: District-Level Support Services (if additional resources needed) -
Step 1: Classroom Teacher (basic communication, noticing changes)
Step 2: Social Worker (resources, referrals, family support)
Step 3: Counselor (academic/social-emotional planning support)
Step 4: Administrator (if situation impacts safety or requires higher-level action)
Step 5: Director of Student Support Services (district-level intervention and coordination)
Step 6: Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services (system-level oversight and support) -
Step 1: Classroom Teacher or Staff Member
Step 2: Building Administrator
Step 3: Building-based MV or Residency Liaison (School Counselor, Social Worker, etc.)
Step 4: Director of Student Support Services – Students & Family
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Step 1: Classroom Teacher (refers concerns, documents impact on learning)
Step 2: School Nurse (primary point for medical concerns)
Step 3: Counselor/Social Worker (if health impacts attendance/mental health)
Step 4: Administrator (if accommodations or safety plans are required)
Step 5: Medical Director (specialized medical consultation and district-level planning)
Step 6: Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services (final escalation, policy-level oversight) -
Step 1: Classroom Teacher (noticing patterns, first conversations)
Step 2: School Counselor (short-term support, coping strategies)
Step 3: School Psychologist (assessment, mental health interventions)
Step 4: Social Worker (connect to community mental health services)
Step 5: Administrator (if crisis or safety issue arises)
Step 6: Director of Student Support Services (district-level resources and coordination)
Step 7: Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services (system-wide oversight and external partnerships) -
Step 1: Classroom Teacher (immediate report to mandated reporter contact)
Step 2: Administrator (first point of escalation)
Step 3: School Counselor or Social Worker (student support after disclosure)
Step 4: Outside Agencies (CPS, law enforcement, crisis response, as required by policy)
Step 5: Director of Student Support Services (district-level follow-up and coordination)
Step 6: Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services (final escalation, policy enforcement) -
Step 1: Classroom Teacher (daily SEL practices, peer support strategies)
Step 2: School Counselor (small group or individual support)
Step 3: School Social Worker (connects students/families to resources, addresses outside factors affecting well-being)
Step 4: School Psychologist (deeper SEL or behavior assessment)
Step 5: Director of Student Support Services (district-level SEL programming and resources)
Step 6: Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services (system-level policy and coordination) -
Step 1: Classroom Teacher (collects data, documents interventions)
Step 2: MTSS Team (review of interventions and referral process)
Step 3: School Psychologist (evaluation, testing)
Step 4: Administrator (IEP/504 processes, compliance oversight)
Step 5: Director of Student Support Services (district-level special education oversight)
Step 6: Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services (system-wide compliance and policy oversight)
TECHNOLOGY
To search for a staff member by name or title, visit the District Staff Directory or to search only Technology Services, visit the Meet our team webpage.
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Step 1: Submit a request in MasterLibrary (if you have access)
Step 2: Building Microcomputer Maintenance Technician
Step 3: Supervisor of Technology Services
Step 4: Director of Technology
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Step 1: Building Microcomputer Maintenance Technician
Step 2: Supervisor of Technology Services
Step 3: Director of Technology
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Step 1: Submit a request in MasterLibrary (select Website Block/Unblock)
Step 2: Supervisor of Technology Services
Step 3: Director of Technology
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