Operation
Overview:
The Operations division is made up of multiple departments that support the needs of students and staff. Operations supports the following departments: Transportation, Facility Services, Safety & Security, Student Information & Reporting, and Information Services.
Departments
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee
Purpose: Establish and maintain a culture of sustainability across all RISD activities, purchasing, and facilities.
Resources:
Facility Services
Facility Services handles all requests for facility-related emergencies, maintenance work, repairs, custodial services, landscaping, pest control, climate control, events and moving. The department’s staff of skilled employees handle all aspects of physical plant maintenance, and carry out repair and remodeling projects. The department works closely with internal and external stakeholders and contractors on school and office renovation and expansion projects.
Information Services
Information Services is a comprehensive management information systems department dedicated to providing automated solutions to optimize RISD daily operational activities by creating and managing technology tools and processes that help to increase staff productivity, Information Services contributes to the district’s goal of Excellence in Operations.
Student Information and Reporting
The department’s primary function is to support data-driven decision-making, federal, state and local regulatory compliance, and accountability. It is responsible for the reporting requirements regarding student data in these areas:
- State (PEIMS, Texas Records Exchange System, PID Enrollment Tracking)
- Local (report cards, transcripts, GPA and rank)
- Federal (Office of Civil Rights)
- Grants (T-STEM)
Our Team
| Name | Title | Email Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Jasso | Assistant Superintendent of District Operations | michael.jasso@risd.org | 469‑593‑0377 |
| Sandra Hayes | Assistant Superintendent for Bond Planning and Implementation | sandra.hayes@risd.org | 469‑593‑0377 |
| James Watson | Senior Executive Director of Operations | james.watson@risd.org | 469‑593‑0170 |
| Annabel Garza | Executive Director of Student Information and Reporting | annabel.garza@risd.org | 469‑593‑0919 |
| Le Korte | Executive Director of Facilities Planning, Design and Construction | le.korte@risd.org | 469‑593‑0172 |
| Scott Sellers | Executive Director of Transportation | scott.sellers@risd.org | 469‑593‑5910 |
| Alissa Gustof | Executive Director of Child Nutrition | alissa.gustof@risd.org | 469‑593‑0101 |
| Cedric Ingram | Executive Director of Safety and Security | cedric.ingram@risd.org | 469‑593‑0083 |