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Dear D11 Team,

Today, Monday, June 1 marks our second semi-monthly paycheck, with the next following on June 16. Pay will continue on the 1st and 16th of each month. If either date falls on a weekend or holiday, you'll be paid on the prior business day.

As we continue into semi-monthly pay, we want to ensure that you know the following:

At a Glance — three things to know:

1. Pay dates & check details. We've moved to semi-monthly pay on the 1st and 16th.

        Beginning in the June 16^th check, the benefits deductions for 2026-2027 will take effect.  Depending on your benefit selections, costs will vary so please see more benefits information here.

2. Federal withholding & your W-4. As we transition systems, the federal tax withheld from each check may look different than in prior years.  Below, we explain why, what it means for you, and how to adjust your W-4 if you choose.
3. Download from PeopleSoft before June 15. PeopleSoft access ends June 15. Be sure to download all pay stubs, tax documents, and pay history before then by clicking here.

Note that access from outside the D11 Network requires Duo authentication.

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Federal Tax Withholding Update

As part of our transition from PeopleSoft to BusinessPlus, we compared how each system calculates federal withholding and found the methods differ slightly. We've confirmed that the BusinessPlus tax tables match IRS.gov guidance exactly. Depending on selections, some employees may notice that the federal tax withheld from each paycheck has changed compared to prior years.

Here's what that means for your pay.

Withholding is a prepayment toward the federal income tax you owe for the year. It does not change your total tax owed only the timing of when you pay it:

• If MORE is withheld per paycheck, your take-home pay is slightly smaller now, but you'll have paid more by year's end, which generally results in a larger refund (or smaller balance due) at filing.
• If LESS is withheld per paycheck, your take-home pay is slightly larger now, but you'll have paid less during the year, which generally results in a smaller refund (or larger balance due) at filing.

Either way, the money is yours. Your total federal tax is set by the IRS based on your income and filing situation, not by how it's spread across paychecks.

If you would like to review your Federal Tax Withholding Selections, Follow this Guidance

1. Review Your Pay Stubs

• Review your withholdings on your May 15 and June 1 pay stubs here.
• For pay stubs prior to May 15, click here (PeopleSoft).

PeopleSoft access ends June 15. Download all past pay stubs before then if you have not already, and please note that access from outside the D11 Network requires Duo authentication.

2. Adjusting Your Withholding

Taxes are personal, and D11 cannot provide tax advice or recommend specific withholding amounts. You may adjust your per-paycheck withholding to fit your preferences (for example, adding dependents in Box 3 to reduce withholding), but any changes are entirely your decision.

To see the real-time impact of a change before you make it, the IRS and ADP calculators below can help.

Resources / Tools

• IRS W-4 FAQs
• IRS Tax Withholding Estimator
• ADP Hourly Paycheck Calculator
• Consult a tax professional for personalized advice

If you decide to adjust your withholdings, submit your completed W-4 by one of these methods:

How to Submit Your W-4

• Scan and email the form from your district device to _payroll or payroll1@d11.org, or
• Drop it off at the Admin North building reception desk (for the Payroll dept) at 1115 N El Paso St., 80903.

The W-4 form is attached and available on the D11 Payroll webpage here: 2026 W4.pdf.

If you'd like help submitting a W-4 change, please fill out the Payroll Inquiry Form and select* "I need assistance filling out my W-4." *This is form-completion support, not tax advice.

Best regards,

Payroll and ERP Team

Dear District 11 Team,

This week marks an important milestone for our district. After two years of preparation, Colorado Springs School District 11 is completing its transition from PeopleSoft to PowerSchool’s BusinessPlus ERP system.

This transition is about making our systems work better for our people. BusinessPlus gives District 11 a more modern, connected platform for finance, talent management, and payroll, helping us improve accuracy, reduce manual steps, and support employees more efficiently.

We know payroll is personal, and accuracy matters. Bringing our financial, staffing, and payroll information into one system helps our teams respond more quickly, resolve questions more clearly, and strengthen the internal processes that support every employee. Most importantly, this change helps us better serve the people who serve our students every day.

Phase 1 went live on April 1, and on Friday, May 15, Talent Management will join Payroll in completing the second phase of implementation with our first BusinessPlus payroll.
This is a significant accomplishment made possible by the dedication, patience, and persistence of many people across our district. If you have questions after viewing your May 15 paystub, we are committed to responding within 24-48 hours through a staffed help desk. To help us respond as quickly as possible, please submit any payroll questions through the support link at the bottom of this email.

Thank you for your partnership throughout this transition and for everything you do each day to support students.

What You Can Expect

•    Beginning May 15 - BusinessPlus Employee Online (Pay Stub Access)

1.    Visit this link to view step-by-step directions for accessing your pay stub.
2.    Access BusinessPlus directly beginning May 15 here: 

https://css-eo.businessplus.powerschool.com/BusinessPlus/account/login

OR: 
Access BuinessPlus through D11 Employee Resources beginning May 15 here: https://www.d11.org/employees  

•    Payroll Assistance

If you need payroll assistance, beginning May 15, submit a request to our help desk here: D11 Payroll Inquiry 

Submitting through the support form link above will get you the fastest response. Our team is monitoring the form inquiries in real time and will respond promptly, within 24-48 hours. 
 
Sincerely,  
Michael Gaal
Superintendent
1115 N. El Paso St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-520-2001
 

This email is being sent to ALL D11 Employees

Dear Team D11,

A reminder that today, May 1, is your final monthly paycheck in PeopleSoft (excluding substitutes and temporary employees). As we transition to the BusinessPlus payroll system, your first semi-monthly paycheck will be issued on May 15.

Detailed Payroll Schedule and Coverage
Note: The date ranges below reflect the time periods worked (earnings periods) for each paycheck.

• May 1 – Final paycheck in PeopleSoft
  • Regular Employees: Pay for April 1–30
  • FNS: Pay for April 1–15
  • Substitutes & Temporary Employees: No May 1 paycheck
• May 15 – First paycheck in BusinessPlus (semi-monthly)
  • Regular Employees: Pay for May 1–15
  • Substitutes & Temporary Employees: Pay for April 1–30
  • FNS: Pay for April 16–30
• June 1 – Second BusinessPlus paycheck (semi-monthly)
  • Regular Employees: Pay for May 16–31
  • FNS, Substitutes & Temporary Employees: Pay for May 1–15
• June 16 – Third BusinessPlus paycheck (semi-monthly; continuing thereafter)
  • Regular Employees: Pay for June 1–15
  • FNS, Substitutes & Temporary Employees: Pay for May 16–31

Employees will be paid on the 1st and 16th of each month, except when those dates fall on a weekend or holiday, in which case payment will be issued on the prior business day.

Important Action Required: Save Your Payroll Records

PeopleSoft access ends June 15, 2026. Prior to this date, all employees should download and save their own historical payroll documents in Self-Service, including:

• W-2s
• Pay stubs
• Year-end payroll summaries
• Any other payroll records you wish to keep

After June 15, these documents will no longer be available, and you will use the BusinessPlus Employee Online moving forward. 

Beginning May 15 - BusinessPlus Employee Online (Pay Stub Access)
BusinessPlus Online access will be available beginning May 15 at: https://www.d11.org/employees 

If you need payroll assistance after the first pay period, a designated support form will be available on the site above and shared via email on May 14. Our Payroll and ERP teams will be monitoring submissions and will respond to any questions as soon as possible.

ERP BusinessPlus Resources & Support

• Resources 
• FAQs
• Contact Us 

We appreciate your patience during this transition. Thank you for your continued support!

Best regards,
Payroll Team and ERP Team

This email is being sent to ALL D11 Employees

Dear Team D11,

A reminder that May 1 will be your final monthly paycheck in PeopleSoft. As we transition to the BusinessPlus payroll system, your first semi-monthly paycheck will be issued on May 15.

All D11 employees, including Guest Staff, will be paid on a semi-monthly schedule going forward. 

Reminder: Upcoming Payroll Schedule

• May 1 – Last paycheck in PeopleSoft (monthly pay)
• May 15 – First paycheck in BusinessPlus (semi-monthly pay)
• June 1 – Second BusinessPlus paycheck (semi-monthly pay)
• June 16 – Third BusinessPlus paycheck (and continuing semi-monthly thereafter)

Employees will be paid on the 1st and 16th of each month, except when those dates fall on a weekend or holiday, in which case payment will be issued on the prior business day.

Important Action Required: Save Your Payroll Records

PeopleSoft access ends June 15, 2026. Prior to this date, all employees should download and save their own historical payroll documents in Self-Service, including:

• W-2s
• Pay stubs
• Year-end payroll summaries
• Any other payroll records you wish to keep

After June 15, these documents will no longer be available, and you will use the BusinessPlus Employee Online moving forward. 

Beginning May 15 - BusinessPlus Employee Online (Pay Stub Access)
Employee Online access will be available beginning May 15 at: https://www.d11.org/employees 

If you need payroll assistance after the first BusinessPlus paycheck, a dedicated support form will be available on the site above and shared via email on May 15. Our Payroll and ERP teams will actively monitor submissions and respond within 48 hours.

ERP BusinessPlus Resources & Support

• Resources 
• FAQs
• Contact Us 

We appreciate your patience during this transition. Thank you for your continued support! 

Best regards,
Payroll Team and ERP Team

This email is being sent to ALL D11 Employees

Hello Team D11,

Effective May 1, we are transitioning our HR and Payroll functions to PowerSchool’s BusinessPlus system. As part of this change, we will also move from a monthly to a semi‑monthly pay schedule.

Our first paycheck processed in BusinessPlus will be the May 15 paycheck. 

Reminder: Transition from Monthly to Semi‑Monthly Payroll (Video here)

As D11 is moving the monthly payroll schedule to a semi‑monthly schedule, your paycheck will naturally look different from how it has in the past, including changes to timing, layout, and how certain deductions appear. 

Payroll Support

Our Payroll and ERP teams will be ready during this transition to support employees with any questions as efficiently as possible.

On May 1, a link will be emailed to submit any pay related inquires to in order to allow us to expedite payroll questions for the promptest response possible. Please watch for that communication in your inbox. 

ERP BusinessPlus Resources & Support

• Resources  FAQs  Contact Us  

Where can I view my paycheck information?
You will be able to view your pay stub in the BusinessPlus Employee Online portal. Beginning May 15, the link to access this system will be available on the D11 website: https://www.d11.org/employees.

More information will be shared as we approach May. Thank you for your partnership as we move into this next phase of our system modernization.

Best regards,
Payroll Team and ERP Team

January 30, 2026

Team D11,

We’re excited to share that D11 is transitioning from a monthly pay schedule to a semi-monthly pay schedule! This update helps us stay competitive, supports financial planning, and reflects our continued commitment to supporting our amazing employees.

Ready to hear all of the details? This video provides details on the semi-monthly pay changes. 

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 What’s Changing (and What’s Not) 

With semi-monthly pay, you’ll receive two predictable paychecks each month instead of one. 

What stays the same:

• Your total annual and monthly pay
• Your benefits, leave accruals, and eligibility
• Direct deposit account (no change, no action needed) 

What’s new:

• 24 paychecks per year instead of 12
• Paydays on the 1st and 16th of each month
• Easier budgeting with consistent pay dates
• Deductions spread evenly across paychecks
• If payday falls on a weekend or holiday, pay is issued the prior business day 

How Pay Timing Works by Employee Group 

To ensure clarity during the transition, here’s how pay timing will work for different employee groups:

• Food & Nutrition Services (FNS):
  FNS employees are still paid every two weeks, now receiving paychecks on the 1st and 16th (instead of 1st and 15th). FNS employees are paid entirely two weeks in arrears for both regular hours and overtime.
• Temporary/Substitute Employees:
  Temps and subs will now follow the same pay structure as FNS, meaning pay is issued two weeks in arrears for both regular hours and overtime.
• All Other Employees:
  The May 16 paycheck will include:
  • Regular hours worked from May 1–16, and
  • Overtime worked during the previous pay period

When Does This Start?

• First semi-monthly payday: May 16, 2026
• Since May 16 falls on a Saturday, pay will be issued on Friday, May 15

We worked to make this transition as seamless as possible and want to assure you that you will never be without pay. Below is what you will be receiving to assist you in planning your finances: 

 April

• April 1: Full paycheck (as usual) + Non-recurring pay issued (one month earlier than scheduled) 

May

• May 1: Full paycheck (as usual)
• May 15: First semi-monthly paycheck (1 & 16 moving forward) 

June and beyond

• June 1 and June 16: Semi-monthly pay continues 

What You Need to Know

• Timesheets & expenses: Submit by updated deadlines (Talent Management will share details soon!)
• Pay stubs: Available starting May 15, 2026, in BusinessPlus Employee Online (you’ll receive a link in a future communication). 
• Deductions:
  • Benefits and fixed deductions are split evenly
  • Percentage retirement deductions require no action
  • Additional Tax Withholdings will require a new W-4.  Employees who have this option currently selected will be contacted by the Payroll Department.

IMPORTANT! Action Required: Save Your Payroll Records 

PeopleSoft access ends June 15, 2026. All employees should download and save their own documents:

• W-2s
• Pay stubs
• Year-end payroll summaries
• Any other payroll records you wish to keep

Once access is removed, these historical documents will no longer be available, and you will use the BusinessPlus Employee Online system moving forward.

 Resources & Support

• Questions?  FAQs  Contact Us 

Thank you for your attention and continued support as we move forward with this positive improvement!

Best,
Talent Management Team, Payroll Team, and ERP Team 

This email is being sent to ALL D11 Employees

Dear D11 Team,

As we prepare to transition from PeopleSoft to PowerSchool’s BusinessPlus, we want to share what this change means for you and what to expect in the coming months.

What changes are coming?

Daily System Users
(Finance, Talent Management, Payroll, Procurement Teams)

If you are part of one of these teams, you will transition from PeopleSoft to BusinessPlus as your primary system for daily work.
You will receive direct communication and training tailored specifically to your role.

Occasional System Users
(Hiring Managers, Department Leads)

You will use the new system for specific tasks such as participating in the hiring process.
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) training is available now. 
Your day-to-day responsibilities will remain largely the same.

What All Employees Need to Know

Pay Schedule Change – Effective May 1, 2026
D11 will move from one pay period per month to two pay periods per month.
You will be paid on the 1st and 16th of each month.
(Detailed information and a video is available here.)

New Employee Portal

You will access pay stubs and leave balances through a new portal in BusinessPlus called Employee Online beginning in May.

The updated link to access this information will be available on the ERP website when the system is live.

Job Applications

All job applications for internal or external candidates are now submitted through the new system (currently live).

Important Reminder

PeopleSoft will no longer be accessible after June 15, 2026.
To ensure you have your own access to copies of past pay stubs, W-2s, or employment history, please log in to PeopleSoft and download them prior to June 15.

Hiring Managers

In-person ATS training occurred January 13-15.
If you need additional information, please sign into the D11 website and then visit the Hiring Managers tab at d11.org/ERP.

Stay Informed

Visit d11.org/ERP for FAQs, and resources.

Questions? Please use the “Contact Us” form on the ERP website.

Thank you for your partnership as we modernize our system to better support our employees.

Best,
ERP Implementation Team