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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
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

$211$123,750+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 3

Sara Vollbrecht

Accounting Officer/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$64,314
Sub-department
Business Office
Base pay
$64,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,314
Hire date
2010-11-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sara Vollbrecht is a Accounting Officer at MN State Academies within Business Office. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,314. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donna Hanson

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$64,257
Sub-department
Curriculum Education Program
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$267
Other pay
$2,400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,257
Hire date
1988-04-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Donna Hanson is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at MN State Academies within Curriculum Education Program. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,257. They are represented by Clerical.

Lynn Erickson

Cook Coordinator/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$64,156
Sub-department
Student Nutrition
Base pay
$61,524
Overtime
$2,213
Other pay
$420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,156
Hire date
1986-03-15
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

Lynn Erickson is a Cook Coordinator at MN State Academies within Student Nutrition. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,156. They are represented by Service.

Rosemarie Schahn

Licensed Practical Nurse/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$62,181
Sub-department
Health Services
Base pay
$59,606
Overtime
$1,795
Other pay
$779
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,181
Hire date
1998-12-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
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

Rosemarie Schahn works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for MN State Academies within Health Services. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Rosemarie earned $62,181 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Brian Starkson

General Repair Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$61,614
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$61,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,614
Hire date
2023-04-06
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

At MN State Academies, Brian Starkson serves as a General Repair Worker within Msa Maintenance. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,614. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Heidi Cole

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$61,590
Sub-department
MSAB Teachers
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,590
Hire date
2007-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Heidi Cole serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Msab Teachers. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,590. They are represented by Clerical.

Sarah Lemieux

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$60,173
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$49,495
Overtime
$6,646
Other pay
$4,033
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,173
Hire date
2011-03-02
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

Sarah Lemieux is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $60,173. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Calvin Lacroix

Grounds & Roads Mntc Coordinator/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$59,093
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$58,143
Overtime
$35
Other pay
$915
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,093
Hire date
1976-08-09
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Calvin Lacroix holds the role of Grounds & Roads Mntc Coordinator at MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. Hired in 1976, they have about 48 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,093. Union affiliation: Service.

Barbara Jenkins

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$59,061
Sub-department
MSAD TH Residential
Base pay
$54,765
Overtime
$630
Other pay
$3,666
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,061
Hire date
1992-12-11
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

Barbara Jenkins is a Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,061. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sara Vollbrecht

Account Clerk Senior/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$58,915
Sub-department
Business Office
Base pay
$58,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,915
Hire date
2010-11-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sara Vollbrecht holds the role of Account Clerk Senior at MN State Academies within Business Office. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,915. They are represented by Clerical.

Jacob Deml

Grounds & Roads Mntc Coordinator/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$58,151
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$58,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,151
Hire date
2024-01-03
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

Jacob Deml works as a Grounds & Roads Mntc Coordinator for MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $58,151 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Sarah Allen

State Program Administrative Supervisor/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$57,619
Sub-department
MSAB Teachers
Base pay
$57,619
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,619
Hire date
2007-07-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Allen works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor for MN State Academies within Msab Teachers. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $57,619 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Christian Deaton

Groundskeeper Inter/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$57,542
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$54,422
Overtime
$295
Other pay
$2,825
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,542
Hire date
2009-08-28
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, Christian Deaton serves as a Groundskeeper Inter within Msa Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,542. Union affiliation: Service.

Auna Ortiz

Recreation Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$57,323
Sub-department
MSAD TH Residential
Base pay
$49,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,323
Hire date
2022-05-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
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

Auna Ortiz works as a Recreation Program Assistant for MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time employee. Auna earned $57,323 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Julie Langeslag

Physical Therapy Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$56,823
Sub-department
Student Support Services
Base pay
$56,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,823
Hire date
2002-08-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
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

Julie Langeslag works as a Physical Therapy Assistant for MN State Academies within Student Support Services. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Julie earned $56,823 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Mary Lipinski

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$56,335
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,335
Hire date
2011-05-16
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
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Lipinski holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,335. They are represented by Clerical.

Jessica Rademacher

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$56,304
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$46,699
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,605
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,304
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

Jessica Rademacher is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $56,304. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Steven Hubmer

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$55,889
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$52,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,601
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,889
Hire date
2003-10-06
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

Steven Hubmer is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working part-time, 0.88 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $55,889. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Richard Adams

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$55,680
Sub-department
MSAD TH Residential
Base pay
$50,667
Overtime
$1,566
Other pay
$3,447
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,680
Hire date
2012-05-09
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

Richard Adams is a Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,680. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Christian Deaton

Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10/MN State Academies

2024 total comp
$55,116
Sub-department
MSAD Teachers
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$361
Other pay
$3,756
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,116
Hire date
2009-08-28
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.01
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christian Deaton is a Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10 at MN State Academies within Msad Teachers. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years, working intermittent, 0.01 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $55,116. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Christine Adams

Human Services Technician/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$54,172
Sub-department
MSAD TH Residential
Base pay
$48,517
Overtime
$732
Other pay
$4,923
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,172
Hire date
2019-04-24
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

Christine Adams holds the role of Human Services Technician at MN State Academies within Msad Th Residential. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,172. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Nichelle Steffen

Group Supervisor/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$53,926
Sub-department
MSA Administration
Base pay
$53,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$310
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,926
Hire date
2024-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Nichelle Steffen serves as a Group Supervisor within Msa Administration. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,926. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Amanda Melchert

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$53,323
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$52,573
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,323
Hire date
2005-11-28
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
204
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amanda Melchert works as a Special Education Program Assistant for MN State Academies within Msad Sepas. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. Amanda earned $53,323 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Judy Ferguson

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$53,292
Sub-department
MSAB Special Ed Prog Asst
Base pay
$52,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$602
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,292
Hire date
1991-05-15
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

Judy Ferguson holds the role of Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Special Education Program Assistant. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,292. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Ronald Palma

General Maintenance Worker/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$53,185
Sub-department
MSA Maintenance
Base pay
$52,035
Overtime
$1,099
Other pay
$51
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,185
Hire date
2012-09-26
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

Ronald Palma holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at MN State Academies within Msa Maintenance. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,185. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Nicole Argentina

Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$53,043
Sub-department
MSAD Teachers
Base pay
$49,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,361
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,043
Hire date
2009-09-14
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At MN State Academies, Nicole Argentina serves as a Special Teacher:Ba/Bs+Lic+10 within Msad Teachers. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,043. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Meryl Caddy

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$53,039
Sub-department
MSAD SEPAs
Base pay
$52,139
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,039
Hire date
1999-03-15
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, Meryl Caddy serves as a Special Education Program Assistant within Msad Sepas. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,039. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Michelle Clark-Palmer

Special Education Program Assistant/MN State Academies

2025 total comp
$52,473
Sub-department
MSAB Intermittent Staff
Base pay
$38,863
Overtime
$7,694
Other pay
$5,917
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,473
Hire date
2013-10-01
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.01
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
E44
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle Clark-Palmer is a Special Education Program Assistant at MN State Academies within Msab Intermittent Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working intermittent, 0.01 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $52,473. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

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.