ESY Pay and 25-26 School Year Pay Schedule Update

 

 

Subject: Update on Payroll Changes – Union Action in Progress

 

Dear Members,

 

I want to make you aware of an unannounced payroll change that impacts all of us.

 

• The last check for summer school will be issued on Thursday, 8/29.
• The first check of the new school year will not follow the usual practice of a half check on 9/5 and another on 9/12.
• Instead, a full check will be issued on 9/12, which means pay is being delayed by two weeks compared to previous years.

 

An internal payroll email dated 8/5 directed building clerks to notify staff of these changes, but no official memo or communication was ever given to members.

 

Your union has already sent a formal notice to the District 

asking:

 

1. An explanation for the change.
2. A written commitment that future payroll changes will be communicated in advance.
3. Restoration of prior payroll practices where possible.

 

 

We understand the hardship this delay creates and are treating this matter as a priority. We will keep you updated on the District’s response and next steps.

www.cseaunit12.com

 

                          Member FAQ – Payroll Change

 

 

1. What’s changing with payroll?

• The last summer school check will be paid on Thursday, 8/29.
• The first paycheck for the new school year will not be split into half-checks on 9/5 and 9/12 (as it has been in past years).
• Instead, there will be one full paycheck on 9/12.

 

2. Why is this happening?

• We have not yet been given a clear explanation from the District.
• The only internal notice was an email dated 8/5 to building clerks — but no official memo was sent to members.

 

3. How is the union responding?

• We’ve contacted the District to request:
  
  
  • An explanation for the change
  • A written commitment to communicate any payroll changes directly to members in the future
  • Restoration of prior payroll practices where possible

 

4. Is this permanent?

• We do not yet know. The union is pushing for answers and will share updates as soon as we have them.

 

5. What should I do in the meantime?

• Plan for the change in September pay dates.
• Reach out to the union with any financial hardship concerns — we are collecting member impact stories to help our case.

 

6. How will I get updates?

• Updates will be shared via postings and at upcoming union meetings.

 

In solidarity,

 

Anne Marie Phalen

CSEA Unit 12 President

www.cseaunit12.com