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Public commenters raise payroll errors and messages to students at South Lane schools

South Lane School District Board of Directors · September 9, 2024
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Summary

During public comment, a first-year teacher said payroll errors left her owing roughly $1,300 in taxes and a parent alleged repeated text messages from a mental-health staffer to her 14‑year‑old; both asked the board for follow-up and documentation.

Several public commenters used the board’s public-comment period to raise personnel and student-safety concerns the board said it would follow up on.

Emily McDonald, a first-year teacher, said payroll errors incorrectly posted her withholding status and other contact information. McDonald told the board she filled out four W‑4 forms but that payroll had recorded her as "married with 8 dependents," which she said resulted in improper tax withholdings and nearly $1,300 owed plus accruing interest. She said she had been…

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