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MN State Academies

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The MN State Academies operates a public higher-education institution — instruction, research, and student services.

In 2025, this agency had 254 employees with median total compensation of $46,488; the highest distinct record was $174,195.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$12.5M
Employees
254
Median total
$46,488
Highest record
$174,195

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 254 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($46,488) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$47,209 (96%)
  • Overtime$334 (1%)
  • Other$1,768 (4%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$6,065
$25,155
$46,488
$71,006
$91,247

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $91,247 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,065. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$11.5M
246
$44,064
2025
$12.5M
8.7%
254
3.3%
$46,488
5.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 2

Kristi Keath

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$52,461
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$51,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,118
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,461
Hire date
2000-01-31
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristi Keath is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $52,461. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Terry Houglum

General Maintenance Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$52,312
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$51,180
Overtime
$1,084
Other pay
$48
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,312
Hire date
2017-11-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Terry Houglum works as a General Maintenance Worker for MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Terry earned $52,312 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Mark Jakala

General Maintenance Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$52,080
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$52,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$46
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,080
Hire date
2014-09-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Jakala works as a General Maintenance Worker for MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Mark earned $52,080 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Nancy Markeson-Evenstad

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$51,866
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$51,623
Overtime
$217
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,866
Hire date
1981-07-23
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nancy Markeson-Evenstad works as a Special Education Program Assistant for MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. They have served since 1981 (about 44 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. Nancy earned $51,866 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Barbara Katzung

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$51,176
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$51,130
Overtime
$46
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,176
Hire date
1994-08-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Barbara Katzung holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,176. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Hailey Ehlers

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$51,041
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$44,512
Overtime
$3,166
Other pay
$3,362
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,041
Hire date
2022-12-28
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hailey Ehlers holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,041. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Crystal Bauer

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$50,926
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$50,512
Overtime
$382
Other pay
$32
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,926
Hire date
2008-09-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Crystal Bauer is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $50,926. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Joel Schema

General Repair Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$50,724
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$50,110
Overtime
$606
Other pay
$8
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,724
Hire date
2024-08-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joel Schema is a General Repair Worker at MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $50,724. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Christopher Carlson

General Maintenance Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$50,502
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$50,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,502
Hire date
2006-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Christopher Carlson serves as a General Maintenance Worker within Msa Maintenance. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,502. Union affiliation: Service.

Jayme Hausen

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$49,989
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$49,966
Overtime
$23
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,989
Hire date
2005-10-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Jayme Hausen serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,989. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Leon Barber

Cook Coordinator/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$49,970
Sub-department
Student Nutrition
Base pay
$48,791
Overtime
$1,177
Other pay
$3
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,970
Hire date
2019-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leon Barber is a Cook Coordinator at MN State Academies within Student Nutrition. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $49,970. Union affiliation: Service.

Sara Christianson

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$49,932
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$49,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,932
Hire date
2016-01-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
63
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Sara Christianson serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working part-time, 0.85 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,932. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Nicole Sublet

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$49,731
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$48,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,105
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,731
Hire date
2012-04-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Nicole Sublet serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,731. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Marika Ulrich

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$49,426
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$45,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,147
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,426
Hire date
2019-09-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Marika Ulrich is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $49,426. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jasmine Rademacher

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$49,143
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$46,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,143
Hire date
2020-03-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jasmine Rademacher works as a Special Education Program Assistant for MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. Jasmine earned $49,143 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Laura Skyquest

Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$49,038
Sub-department
MSAD Teachers
Base pay
$45,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,961
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,038
Hire date
2017-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Residential Schools Education
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
215
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Laura Skyquest works as a Special Teacher: Ma/Ms/5Yr+Lic for MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Laura earned $49,038 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Residential Schools Education.

Jennifer Voegele

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$48,901
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$48,696
Overtime
$205
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,901
Hire date
1998-09-10
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Voegele holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,901. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jessica Oldfather

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$48,833
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$46,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,452
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,833
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jessica Oldfather holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,833. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Ashley Barta

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$48,572
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$48,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,572
Hire date
2003-02-10
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashley Barta works as a Special Education Program Assistant for MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Ashley earned $48,572 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Keith Zicafoose

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$48,499
Sub-department
MSAB Residential
Base pay
$43,684
Overtime
$2,678
Other pay
$2,136
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,499
Hire date
2023-10-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.95
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Keith Zicafoose holds the role of Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msab Residential. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.95 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,499. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Julia Forti

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$48,296
Sub-department
MSAD TH Residential
Base pay
$39,393
Overtime
$544
Other pay
$8,359
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,296
Hire date
2020-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julia Forti works as a Human Services Technician for MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Julia earned $48,296 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Martha Sims

Braillist Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$48,287
Sub-department
MSAB Teachers
Base pay
$46,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,287
Hire date
2008-11-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.79
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Martha Sims serves as a Braillist Technician within Msab Teachers. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working part-time, 0.79 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,287. Union affiliation: Technical.

Renee Nichols

Registered Nurse/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$48,254
Sub-department
Health Services
Base pay
$47,265
Overtime
$430
Other pay
$558
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,254
Hire date
2024-06-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Renee Nichols serves as a Registered Nurse within Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,254. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Amelia Paukert

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$48,196
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$46,357
Overtime
$114
Other pay
$1,725
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,196
Hire date
2014-02-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amelia Paukert is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $48,196. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Curtis Barsness

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$48,007
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$46,321
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,686
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,007
Hire date
2017-02-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Curtis Barsness serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,007. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Bryan Ortiz-Porrata

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$47,288
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$43,104
Overtime
$295
Other pay
$3,889
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,288
Hire date
2022-11-28
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bryan Ortiz-Porrata is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $47,288. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Ashley Barta

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$47,223
Sub-department
MSAB Residential
Base pay
$45,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,222
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,223
Hire date
2003-02-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashley Barta holds the role of Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msab Residential. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,223. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Kelly Shepard

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$47,197
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$47,151
Overtime
$46
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,197
Hire date
2006-02-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kelly Shepard holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,197. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Katie Hatfield

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$47,015
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$46,669
Overtime
$342
Other pay
$4
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,015
Hire date
2007-02-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katie Hatfield is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $47,015. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Zena Anderson

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$46,920
Sub-department
MSAB Residential
Base pay
$44,927
Overtime
$11
Other pay
$1,983
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,920
Hire date
2023-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Zena Anderson works as a Human Services Technician for MN State Academies within Msab Residential. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Zena earned $46,920 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Anne Donatucci

MN Academies Director/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$46,873
Sub-department
MSA Administration
Base pay
$43,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,451
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,873
Hire date
2008-08-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anne Donatucci works as a MN Academies Director for MN State Academies within Msa Administration. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Anne earned $46,873 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Stonie Wilson

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$46,680
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$46,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,680
Hire date
2006-11-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stonie Wilson holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,680. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Tamara Ross

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$46,297
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$46,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,297
Hire date
2002-08-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.91
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Tamara Ross serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working part-time, 0.91 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,297. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sandra Caron

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$46,218
Sub-department
MSAD Teachers
Base pay
$30,380
Overtime
$1,894
Other pay
$13,943
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,218
Hire date
1999-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandra Caron works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Sandra earned $46,218 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Tabitha Anderson

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$46,203
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$44,354
Overtime
$10
Other pay
$1,840
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,203
Hire date
2018-09-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Tabitha Anderson serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,203. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Nicole Argentina

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$46,058
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$45,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,046
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,058
Hire date
2009-09-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Argentina holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,058. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

James Silkey

Cook/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$45,586
Sub-department
Student Nutrition
Base pay
$45,097
Overtime
$486
Other pay
$3
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,586
Hire date
2021-09-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
62
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Silkey holds the role of Cook at MN State Academies within Student Nutrition. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,586. They are represented by Service.

Laura Kaltved

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$45,571
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$45,286
Overtime
$80
Other pay
$205
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,571
Hire date
2010-09-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Laura Kaltved serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,571. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Erik Shevlin

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$44,474
Sub-department
MSAD TH Residential
Base pay
$41,863
Overtime
$623
Other pay
$1,987
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,474
Hire date
2023-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erik Shevlin holds the role of Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,474. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jeannie Fisher

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$44,422
Sub-department
MSAB Residential
Base pay
$42,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,723
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,422
Hire date
2004-07-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeannie Fisher holds the role of Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msab Residential. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,422. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.