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Dinwiddie school board approves move to twice‑monthly pay, effective July 2026
Summary
The Dinwiddie County School Board voted 3–1 to change payroll from once monthly to a twice‑monthly schedule, a shift officials said is intended to help recruitment, substitutes and lower‑paid staff. Implementation steps and tax implications were outlined for staff.
The Dinwiddie County School Board voted 3–1 to change the division’s payroll frequency from once a month to twice a month, with the change planned to take effect with the 2026–27 contract year and the first pay date for 12‑month employees on July 15, 2026.
Board members said the change is intended to make the school system more competitive with neighboring employers and address recruitment and retention problems. A staff presenter told the board some candidates decline offers after learning the division pays once a month and that substitutes can wait a month and a half between paychecks.
Staff member Miss Branch outlined the proposed schedule and timeline for implementation. Under the plan, the division would target mid‑month (generally the 15th or the preceding Friday if the 15th falls on a weekend) and month‑end pay dates. Work performed from the first of the month through the mid‑month cutoff would be paid at the month‑end payroll; work…
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