FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When are paychecks issued? 

1. Paychecks for all certificated permanent personnel are issued on the first business day of the month following the month worked.  

2. Paychecks for all classified monthly personnel are issued on the 10th  of the month following the month worked. An ESA (estimated salary advance} check is issued on the twenty-fifth of the month being worked for approximately 50% of the total net pay. (note: if the 10th falls on a weekend, check usually issue the preceding' Friday}  

3. Paychecks for classified hourly personnel are issued on the 10th of the month following the month worked.  

4. Paychecks for substitutes and Adult Ed Teachers are issued on the 10th of the month following the month worked. 

How do I get my checks directly deposited to my bank? 

1. Form for direct deposit is available on this website, under “forms”.

How do I change my withholding taxes? 

1. W4 forms for changing withholding amounts are available in Human Resources Department and on the district website.

What are the differences in reductions, deductions, and contributions indicated on my check? 

1. Reductions are amounts deducted from your gross pay before taxes are taken; these may include retirement (STRS, PERS, TRUST); medical premiums; 125 plans for medical reimbursement or childcare; TSA and 457 reductions; and retirement adjustment or buyback. 

2. Deductions may include all taxes (Federal, State, Medicare, OASDI); dues; nonmedical insurance, garnishments, bargaining unit dues, and optional insurance payments. These are not pre-tax. 

3. Contributions include anything that the district contributes toward your taxes, retirement, insurance, etc. These do not affect your total pay in any way. 

What do I do if I think my salary rate is incorrect? 

1. You should contact Human Resources to make sure that you are on the proper salary range and step. Many things factor into your placement on the salary schedule, and these should be discussed with the Human Resources department. 

I lost my check, how do I get a replacement? 

1. You will need to come into the Payroll office to fill out a lost check form.  The County will replace checks within 5 to 7 working days. 

How do I know how many sick leave and/or vacation days I have? 

1. They are under leave balances on check stubs. 

What happens if I run out of sick leave and I am ill? 

1. All bargaining unit members receive ½ time sick leave after their leave runs out, per their union contracts.  This will be represented as dock time on your paycheck.   The district does have catastrophic sick leave bank. For details, please contact Human Resources or your Bargaining Unit. 

Do we receive maternity leave pay?

1. Please contact the Human Resources office for details of paid and unpaid leaves, their duration and parameters.