Human Resources Consulting: Strategic Support for School Districts

From Complex Investigations to Everyday HR—Dr. Dylan Farris Helps You Stay Aligned, Compliant, and Focused

HR in Schools is High-Stakes. We Help You Handle.

School district HR departments are the heart of staff culture, compliance, and continuity—but the demands never stop. Investigations, grievances, bargaining sessions, leave questions, onboarding, and more can overwhelm even seasoned teams.

With decades of public education HR experience, we provide hands-on, confidential, and responsive consulting services for school districts—whether you need backup for one issue or sustained support year-round.

Who We Support

For District Leadership

Superintendents & assistant superintendents

HR directors & managers

Labor relations and employee services teams

For School Sites

Superintendents & assistant superintendents

HR directors & managers

Labor relations and employee services teams

Whether you're navigating a crisis or cleaning up outdated systems, we step in with the experience to help—and the discretion to do it quietly.

Areas of Consultation

✅ Employee complaints & investigations (procedural guidance)

✅ Recruitment & retention strategy

✅ Collective bargaining planning & support (non-legal)

✅ Leave administration coaching (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, etc.)

✅ Title IX procedural support and training

✅ HR compliance audits (files, timelines, ed code alignment)

✅ New administrator onboarding and coaching

✅ Policy, handbook, and contract language review

✅ HR training for school and department managers

✅ Dispute resolution and workplace mediation

✅ Interim HR leadership coverage (short-term needs)

✅ Organizational structure and workflow assessment

We’ve Sat in Your Chair—and We Get the Job Done

As a former Chief Personnel Officer and Director of HR in California public schools, I’ve managed contract negotiations, led Title IX teams, coached administrators through serious allegations, and rebuilt HR systems from the ground up.

Now I work with districts to close leadership gaps, resolve compliance concerns, train staff and boost confidence, and support HR leaders when the work gets heavy.

What this is Not

We do not provide legal representation or advice

We do not act as union negotiators

We do not perform formal investigations (but we coach and guide them)

We do not override district leadership—we support it

How We Work with You

Intro Call or Referral – Identify the challenge or service need

Proposal or Scope of Work – Based on project urgency or size

Kickoff & Implementation – We get to work, fast

Check-ins & Approvals – You review key steps

Wrap-up or Retainer Continuation – Extend or close as needed

Pricing

Project-Based HR Consulting

Starting at $1,500 for investigations or targeted support

Flat-rate available for policy, coaching, or onboarding plans

Ongoing Support Retainers

From $1,800/month

Ideal for districts needing a part-time HR partner

Hourly Services:

$175/hour for urgent, short-term, or issue-based help