Megan K. Warren
Tonawanda City School District
Tonawanda,NY
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated educational leader with experience in human resources, school finance, labor relations, and district operations, committed to fostering organizational excellence and supporting student success through strategic leadership and sound fiscal management.
Work History
Director of HR & Financial Services
1 Year 7 Months- Provide leadership for day-to-day HR operations and district finances, acting as district treasurer and primary administrator for personnel and financial services.
- Manage investments, state/federal aid, cash flow, and grants to ensure proper allocation and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services with preparation, monitoring, and administration of the annual district budget, including reserves, debt schedule, and financial planning.
- Coordinated and supervised personnel functions, enhancing recruitment, onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, and health insurance programs.
- Ensure compliance with New York State Education Law, Civil Service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and district policies.
- Supported labor relations and contract administration, analyzing collective bargaining agreements and ensuring implementation of contractual obligations.
- Prepare financial statements, budget projections, state/federal reports, reconciliations, and audit documentation for Board of Education review.
- Made ethical, fact-based decisions to address operational and compliance challenges, implementing policies and practices that enhanced organizational efficiency and aligned with goals.
Personnel Specialist
1 Year- Coordinate personnel operations including onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.
- Administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, disability, and other leaves as outlined in collective bargaining agreements.
- Collaborate with district leadership to ensure HR procedures comply with collective bargaining agreements, civil service requirements, district policy and HR regulations.
- Respond to and manage unemployment insurance claims in compliance with state regulations, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution.
- Report workers’ compensation claims and submit appropriate forms in compliance with district and state requirements.
- Assisted with coordination and execution of a department reorganization that achieved regulatory compliance and increased operational efficiency, enhancing operational efficiency and aligning staff efforts with district goals.
Supervising Account Clerk
- Verified invoices, generated purchase orders, and ensured proper delivery of goods/services prior to issuing payments.
- Managed accounts payable inbox, fielded inquiries, and supported overall financial compliance.
- Collaborated across departments to uphold internal controls and district policies.
Adjunct Instructor
2 Years- Taught Professional Procedures and Portfolio Development course
Substitute Teacher
1 Year- Provided instruction based on the teacher's lesson plans.
Long Term Substitute Business Teacher
1 Year- Responsible for teaching classes in: Word Processing, Career and Financial Management, and Personal Finance to high school students.
- Developed daily lesson plans and learning expectations for students based on required learning outcomes.
- Developed assessment tools to test for student learning.
Human Resources Coordinator
3 Years- Supervised receptionists and coordinated day-to-day HR operations for 140 employees, aligning staff efforts with organizational goals and fostering professional development.
- Managed all aspects of leave and accommodation administration, including FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and ADA requests.
- Ensured compliance with collective bargaining agreements, employment law, and company policy.
- Operated the HR department within budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Implemented a turnover-reduction initiative, receiving the 2007 NYSHFA Innovative Practice Award, demonstrating data-driven, ethical decision-making.
Human Resources/Business Office Coordinator
2 Years- Oversaw payroll, billing, and HR operations for an assisted living facility.
- Managed employee leave administration, including FMLA, disability, and Workers’ Compensation tracking and documentation.
- Handled onboarding, benefits enrollment, and personnel file maintenance.
- Supervised front-desk staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements and labor regulations.
- Managed Medicaid billing, resident accounts, petty cash, and monthly financial reporting, supporting organizational goals through careful resource management.
Personnel Assistant
2 Years- Assisted Human Resources Coordinator with all Human Resources responsibilities above, gaining foundational leadership experience.
Education
Masters in Education
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
Certification
NYS Transitional School District Leader Certification
NYS School District Business Leader Internship Certification (August 2026)
Timeline
Director of HR & Financial Services
Tonawanda City School District
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Personnel Specialist
Tonawanda City School District
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Supervising Account Clerk
Tonawanda City School District
01.2024 - 01.2024Read More
Adjunct Instructor
ITT Technical Institute
01.2010 - 01.2012Read More
Substitute Teacher
Tonawanda City School District
01.2010 - 01.2011Read More
Long Term Substitute Business Teacher
Lewiston-Porter Central School District
01.2008 - 01.2009Read More
Human Resources Coordinator
ElderWood Health Care at Riverwood
01.2005 - 01.2008Read More
Human Resources/Business Office Coordinator
ElderWood Village at Westwood
01.2003 - 01.2005Read More
Personnel Assistant
ElderWood Health Care at Oakwood
01.2001 - 01.2003Read More
Canisius College
Masters in Education
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Daemen College
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
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