General Payroll

1. When will I get a raise?
   1. Step increases occur every July
2. Why does my pay not match the pay in the salary schedule?
   1. The salary schedule is based off an 8 hour schedule. If you work less than 8 hours for that schedule, the salary is pro-rated. 
3. Does MUSD pay into state disability?
   1. No. To ensure coverage during an unforeseen disability, MUSD offers third party coverage for instances of disability that employees can pay into.
4. Why did I not get a paycheck in July?
   1. If you work 11 or 10 months of the year, you will get paid 11 or 10 months beginning in August or September, respectively. However, you can elect to pay into a summer saver program that helps you save money for the months of July and August.
5. I was called in to perform Jury Duty. What do I do? 
   1. Please tell the court official you are a state employee; and once your jury duty check arrives, provide payroll or site secretary with copy. 
   2. Please also provide a copy of the Jury Attendance Certification.  If you have lost the certification, you can go to www.riverside.courts.ca.gov and download your certificate via the following steps:  
      1. 1. Jury Service
         2. Work Certificate based off City
         3. Enter Badge Number, Zip Code and Birth Date
         4. Service Certificate
         5. Generate Service Certification in PDF
6. What if I lost the check issued to me?
   1. Please e-mail the courts and ask for a copy of the issued check, at which point the courts will e-mail you a copy.
7. Can I change my withholding allowances?
   1. Yes. You can change your withholding allowances at any time.  Please see the forms section to download needed documentation.  

Retirement

• Certificated

1. Once I retire, can I come back and work part time? 
   1. If a member retires on or after January 1, 2013, the retiree must wait 180 days before returning to school employment as a retiree.
   2. Generally, a CalSTRS retiree cannot accept a classified position; however, under certain circumstance the retiree can work as a teacher's aide or provide one-on-one instruction in a remedial class.

• Classified

1. Once I retire, can I come back and do certificated work?
   1. If a member retires on or after January 1, 2013, the retiree must wait 180 days before returning to school employment as a retiree.
   2. Generally, a CalPERS retiree can accept any position in a school district, but in certain cases the retirement allowance will be terminated if service exceeds 960 hours in a fiscal year.
2. Do you have a 401K program?
   1. MUSD offers participation in a 403(b) and/or 457(b) retirement program. Please see the retirement section for further guidance.

CalSTRS/CalPERS Membership

1. What is Classic vs New membership? 
   1. If you were hired before December 31, 2012 you are a Classic member. If hired January 1, 2013 and thereafter, you are considered a New member. 
2. What is the difference between Classic vs New membership?
   1. The difference between the two is the retirement formula used in calculating your retirement benefits.
3. Can I opt out of a CalSTRS or CalPERS membership?
   1. No
4. Can I decrease or increase my contributions?
   1. No, contribution amounts are a set percentage.