Human Resources
The Human Resources (HR) Department plays a vital role in supporting the overall mission and success of the school system. Its primary focus is to attract, develop, and retain a high-quality workforce dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all students. The department ensures that all personnel practices align with district goals, legal requirements, and best practices in education.
The HR Department manages all aspects of the employee life cycle from recruitment and onboarding to professional growth, evaluation, and retirement. This includes overseeing certified and classified staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, certification and licensure, substitute management, and compliance with state and federal employment laws.
In addition to daily operational functions, HR partners closely with school and district leadership to foster a positive and equitable workplace culture. The department promotes employee engagement, professional excellence, and ethical conduct while maintaining a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and staff well-being.
Through responsive service, transparent communication, and strategic leadership, the Human Resources Department strives to create an environment where every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to the success of the district’s students and community
Contact
LaFayette Education Center, Building A
205 LaFayette Avenue
Fayetteville GA 30214
Phone: 770.460.3535
Buffy Blodgett
Executive Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator [RB1.1]
blodgett.buffy@fcboe.org
Charmany Brownlee
Assistant Director of Human Resources
brownlee.charmany@fcboe.org
Carita Lackey
Human Resources Officer
lackey.carita@fcboe.org
Benefits
Melanie Griffin
Benefits Coordinator
griffin.melanie@fcboe.org
Employment
M.J. Chitwood
Employment Coordinator
chitwood.mj@fcboe.org
Substitute Services
Alycia Massey
Substitute Services Specialist II
massey.alycia@fcboe.org
