2024 Salary Increases: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How will my retro be paid?		The retro payments for salary increases on active assignments will show as a DifPrepe (Difference from previous period) in your paycheck, not a Lump Sum Adjustment.
When will I receive my salary increase? I see my new rate,  but I have not been paid yet.		UESF classified, certificated biweekly, and SEIU can expect to see their salary increase in the March 20th paychecks.  UESF certificated monthly can expect to see their salary increase on the March 29th paycheck.
Are previous assignments being paid for active employees?		The current pay increases will only include your current active assignments as of 2/27/24.  If you worked in another assignment that is no longer active, you will receive a “lump sum adjustment” for wages earned in that assignment in May (TBD).
For Classified Employees, how was the Salary increase calculated?		Per contract agreements with both SEIU and UESF, the following process was used to calculate wages.  SEIU= Effective July 1, 2022, 6% was added to all base salary tables . Effective July 1,2023 10% was added to the base salary tables. The salary increases that were applied to all SEIU members were the updated rates effective July 1, 2023. This will include the total of 2 rates moving forward. Retro for the 2022-23 SY will be calculated at a later date (April) UESF Classified= Thirty dollar ($30) per hour minimum hourly rate, or an eight percent (8%) increase, whichever is greater. The salary schedules shall be adjusted to reflect a 4% (and in some classifications, 8%)increase at each step for steps 1 through 5 and a 3% increase at career increment A and B.  UESF= All certificated UESF members had $9000 added to their base Salary effective July 1, 2023.
Will Substitutes receive the increase on their March check?		Day-to-day subs in the following salary schedules will receive pay at the updated rates in March with retro adjustments for earnings from 7/1/2023 to present paid in April. Updated Salary Schedules: HC, HX, JZ, KZ, QX.
I used to work at SFUSD and no longer do. When will I receive my retro for time worked?		Employees who are no longer with SFUSD, but who were actively working in eligible assignments during the retroactive pay periods, are expected to receive their retroactive pay by June 30, 2024. Paper checks will be issued and mailed to the address currently on file.
How will terminated employees be paid? Direct Deposit or Check?		Paper checks will be issued and mailed to the address currently on file. This process will take 7-10 days to arrive.
How will overtime, prop A hours and other extra earnings  be paid with the increase?		Earnings based on your rate of pay (vacation, sick, comp, holiday, overtime, etc) and earned after 7/1/2023 will be included in your retroactive pay.  Wages earned between 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023 will be included in the lump sum adjustment to be paid in April (TBD).
I work 1.2 FTE, will the .2 FTE also be increased?		The budget team will be provided the updated salaries and they will apply the .2 rate to those salaries. We will have to manually calculate the difference for 1.2 employees.
How will DNP be recalculated and will I have to pay the increased DNP retro? Is it going to be automatic?		DNP will be recalculated to take your new salary into consideration.  DNP will automatically be calculated on the retro earnings calculated from this salary increase.
When will the contract be available for me to see?		Ratified contracts will be posted to the SFUSD Labor Relations webpage after final proofing is completed by SFUSD and our labor partners.
Will my CSESAP deduction or eligibility be impacted by this salary increase?		CSESAP will not be impacted this year. Eligibility and deductions are based on salary at time of enrollment.
How do I change my address if I am a terminated employee receiving a paycheck and require an address change?		Address changes can be processed by calling Kathy Maiko Hirai at   [phone]  ext. 1219  or email at [e-mail].
If I am currently on an extended leave, will my extended leave be recalculated?		The extended leave pay calculation will be included in the pay raise.  Extended leave for the time to be paid retroactively will be included in April with the retroactive pay. Please note that the extended sick leave sub dock is based on the sub rate of pay.  Given the sub rate has increased, the sub dock differential will also increase.  It is not yet known if your paycheck will include a retroactive increased sub dock.
What about my retirement (STRS or SFERS)?		Your STRS or SFERS contributions are percentage based. As your salary increases, the contribution amount will also increase. Employee’s may see a higher contribution amount in this upcoming paycheck because the retro-payments are higher.
I still have questions about my paycheck. Are there walk-in dates/times?		In order to allow adequate time for processing all increases (including retro), Payroll asks that all appointments, questions, and concerns  about the upcoming salary increases wait until after May 31st. 2024 . Payroll will provide times to meet After May 31st. These appointments can be used to review paychecks, retro calculations or other pay-related questions.