Payroll & Benefits
Welcome to Payroll & Benefits! This section is intended for the use of contracted employees of Miller Creek Elementary School District.
Eligibility for Benefits: Contracted employees who work half-time or more (at least 20 hours/week for classified or 0.5 FTE for certificated) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and disability insurance and will receive a Fringe Benefit Allowance as part of their compensation which can be used to purchase benefits. This allowance is shown on the employee's Notice of Assignment.
Start and End Dates of Benefits: Coverage begins on the first day of the month following hire date. Benefits will end on the last day of the month of termination.
If you have questions, please email Carol Friesen at: cfriesen@millercreeksd.org
OPEN ENROLLMENT: Open Enrollment occurs from the beginning of the school year to the end of August (usually the 28th-29th). The current Open Enrollment Notice comes out at the beginning of school in August. Benefit-eligible employees have the option to enroll in medical and/or vision plans, add or drop eligible dependents, and/or change medical plans at that time. If already enrolled and no notice is sent in, renewal is automatic. Any new benefits elected and any changes to existing benefits will be effective October 1st and will appear on the September end of month paycheck.
- Payroll FAQ 2023
- ESS Employee Self-Service Portal
- Payroll Schedule for 2023-24
- "How to Read your Pay Stub" 2022-23
- Withholding Form: Federal Tax (W-4)
- Withholding Form: CA State Tax (DE-4)
- Report of Address Change
- SchoolsRule/ Marin County
Payroll Deduction Form
Commuter Benefits Program
... and the Sonoma Marin Smart Train
The Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program offers tax saving transit benefits to employees. The plan allows you to set aside up to $280 per month from your payroll pre-tax, to pay for transit costs in the greater Bay Area. This includes the Sonoma Marin Smart Train and you may purchase an Eco-Pass at a discounted rate for unlimited monthly Smart Train travel. In addition there is a discount offered for Lyft Line for transportation to and from the train.
If you are interested in participating, first contact the Payroll Department to have your name added to the list of employees authorized to use the "My Commuter Check" website. Then follow the links below...
Vendor Websites are linked below.
Employee Assistance Program (MHN)
Delta Dental
Delta Dental insurance is mandatory for employees working at least 0.5 FTE or 20 hours per week. There is no open enrollment for dental insurance; you must enroll dependents within 30 days of your eligibility date.
VSP (Vision)
VSP (vision) insurance is voluntary for employees working at least 0.5 FTE or 20 hours per week.
UNUM
UNUM insurance is mandatory for employees working at least 0.5 FTE or 20 hours per week. This is the Short-Term/Long-Term Disability insurance required by the state of California. It is based upon your wages/salary.
UNUM Group Disability Plan Certificate
American Fidelity
American Fidelity Assurance Company offers voluntary insurance plans including: Life, Accidnt, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital. All plans are available upon hire or at the special Open Enrollment in September each year.
Flexible Spending
Flexible Spending Plans (unreimbursed medical expense and dependent care) are offered through American Fidelity Assurance Company.
For medical insurance plan information and rates, please click the button below.
These links below provide information on your public pensions through CalSTRS and CalPERS, plus 403(b) and 457 voluntary individual retirement accounts available to all employees.
This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software.