Earlier this evening we reported on an upcoming update to the current MCPS process that requires employees to fill out physical timesheets and leave requests that would move the system online. In addition to the online timesheets and leave requests, MCPS will soon provide 10 and 11 month employees the option to extend pay for a 12 month time period, according to the latest issue of MCPS’ “IT Wire” newsletter.
Currently, 10 and 11 month employees do not get paid during times they are not working (in the summer), unless they’ve set up a system with their bank or credit union that places funds in a different account and makes them available to the employees in the summer months, simulations a paycheck. Many teachers we’ve spoken to are not fond of that system because they still technically receive the money. The choice of 12-month extended pay would provide paychecks for teachers throughout the year, rather than waiting until September to be paid again. This option would be made available following the 2024/2025 school year.
The school system announced that it is implementing “a new Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) solution that will replace our current Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platform to offer a more modern and efficient system for our district.” The new system will launch in December 2024 and offers the following, per MCPS:
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an all-inclusive self-service portal for employees to complete hire-to-retire and business activities
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online timesheets and leave requests
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choice of 12-month extended pay for 10- and 11-month employees (available July 2025)
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a responsive user design accessible anywhere and anytime
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and much more