SALARY DEDUCTIONS
Payroll deductions are mandatory for federal and state income taxes; social security taxes; Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement Fund; court orders and administrative agencies.

Except for deductions for absence not covered by paid leave or those required by law, all salary deductions shall be subject to Board approval and voluntary on the part of the employee.

For all voluntary deductions, the employee shall furnish written authorization to the Board.

The Board approves the following voluntary deductions:

1. Membership dues in recognized collective bargaining units. Dues shall be deducted only upon receipt of a signed authorization from the employee.  Deduction procedures shall be in accordance with terms of contracts negotiated with the organizations.
2. Deductions for employee contributions to the district's MESSA hospitalization insurance program; other insurance/annuity programs which are or may be approved by the Board; and employee credit unions.
3. Contributions to the United Community Fund.