Frequently Asked Questions

Why didn’t my step increase from the prior year?

Employees must work 90 days in the prior year and receive a satisfactory evaluation. Please see Board Policy DEA (Local).

What is the monthly cut off for conferred degree and service record submission?

All documents for conferred degrees and prior service (employment verification) must be submitted by the 15th of each month. If the 15th lands on a weekend the documentation will be due the Friday before.

What happens when I transfer from one job to another job during the school year?

The pay is calculated for each position worked. You will receive a final pay off check for your previous position on the very next payroll. Your new salary should also commence the same month as your pay off from your former position if you started your position before the 15th of that month.

Am I eligible for the Board-approved salary increase?

Per the Compensation Manual:

Salary Increase Eligibility
Board-approved general salary increases apply to employees in permanent positions. Board Policy DEA (Local) states:

“To be eligible for a pay increase, an employee must have a satisfactory evaluation from the prior school year.” This policy also states: “In order to qualify for a year of experience or an approved salary increase in a subsequent year, an employee must have worked and been paid for at least four and one-half months, a full semester of more than four calendar months, or 90 actual working days in the current year. An employee may combine days worked in another school district, or other accredited entity recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), in the current year with days worked in the District in the current year to satisfy this requirement, provided the service rendered in the other district is evaluated as creditable according to state and local regulations regarding service credit.”

If I am hired after the calendar start date for my position how is my pay calculated?

Your pay is based on the total number of days worked in the SY.

Example: 
Employee is scheduled to work 187 days per year.
The employee was hired after the calendar start date and will work less than the 187 days scheduled.

Multiply your anticipated number of days worked by your daily rate to identify your prorated annual salary. Now, the prorated annual salary will be divided by the number of months remaining in the school year to get your monthly rate.

How do I know if I’m receiving my stipend? (i.e., Athletic, SPED, etc.)

Log In to the FWISD portal
Use this link to the Employee Self Service page https://employeeselfservice.fwisd.org/mss/

Select Employee Self Service from the top right of the screen Under Paychecks, select Details for the September paycheck

Gross Pay = Total Wages before taxes and deductions
BASE DAILY = Hourly or Daily Rate, and Amount of Gross Pay

If you are receiving a stipend (such as Athletics Coach or Special Education) it will be listed under BASE Daily. If you are expecting a stipend but do not see it, please refer to the Compensation Manual for contact information.

Where can I find my salary information?

Log In to the FWISD portal
Use this link to the Employee Self Service page https://employeeselfservice.fwisd.org/mss/

Select Employee Self Service from the top right of the screen Under Paychecks, select Details for the September paycheck

Gross Pay = Total Wages before taxes and deductions
BASE DAILY = Hourly or Daily Rate, and Amount of Gross Pay