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District to move hourly employees from annualized pay to hourly pay; bridge loan and individualized planning offered
Summary
The board received a report on changing hourly (nonexempt) staff pay from annualized payments to pay for actual hours worked. Administration said the change affects roughly 330–340 employees, will take effect July 1, 2025, and the district will offer a one‑time bridge loan and financial counseling to ease transition.
District administrators told the board the district will change how it pays nonexempt support staff, moving from annualized pay to payroll that reflects actual hours worked and each pay period. The board received the report Jan. 27; implementation is planned for July 1, 2025.
Human resources and payroll staff explained the rationale: federal Fair Labor Standards Act rules require nonexempt employees be paid for hours worked and overtime; many peer districts in Dane County already pay hourly. Barb Buffington (personnel) and Aaron…
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