DeKalb County Schools employees face delayed paychecks, struggle to make ends meet

Employees of the DeKalb County School District are grappling with significant payroll issues that have resulted in delayed and incomplete paychecks over the last three pay periods. Many staff members live paycheck to paycheck, leading to mounting stress as they struggle to pay essential bills, including childcare costs. One anonymous employee shared their struggle to pay for their daughter’s daycare on time, highlighting the personal impact of the payroll issues. The president of the Organization of DeKalb Educators expressed frustration with the ongoing problems, calling for the district to engage with the payroll system provider, Munis, to ensure timely and accurate payments. A district spokesperson confirmed that they are actively working to resolve these issues and assured employees that all owed payments would be made by September 30.

However, employees remain skeptical and concerned about the reliability of the district's assurances, with some indicating that they have not received a correct paycheck for months. District officials have advised employees to communicate their pay issues via email or phone rather than visiting headquarters. The situation underscores the financial hardships faced by school employees in DeKalb County amid ongoing payroll challenges.