Payroll and Employee Benefits
Mission:
To provide administrative support services to all District staff who are working to maintain educational excellence for all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
Service Evaluation
The Payroll Department has been combined with the Human Resources Department. Please contact Beth Farrand (x2013), Lauren Fasseel (x2015), or Steve Tapia (x2008) with any payroll questions.
Payroll Info
Payroll Calendar 2024-2025 - Calendar of pay dates and deadlines for 2024-2025.
Payroll Calendar 2025-2026 - Calendar of pay dates and deadlines for 2025-2026.Federal W-4 Form - Complete this form to change your federal tax withholding allowances.
MI W-4 - Complete this form to change you state tax withholding allowances.
LW-4 - Complete this form to change your city tax withholding allowances.
Direct Deposit
Enroll in the Direct Deposit Program
All employees are required to enroll in direct deposit. The District also offers a pay card system through Fintwist.
Direct deposit forms are only available by accessing your Employee Access Center (EAC).
If you are interested in the pay card system, please contact the Human Resources department at hrdept@lansingschools.net.
If you want to make changes to your current direct deposit, then please download the form from the EAC and submit it to Human Resources via the email listed above. The change will take effect within 1-2 pay periods.
403(b) and 457 Information for Employees
403(b) and 457 Vendor List - List of approved and unapproved vendors for the District's 403(b) and 457 Plans.
403(b) Plan Informational Brochure - This link contains an informational brochure about the District's 403(b) plan.
403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement - This form needs to be received by the Human Resources office within 10 business days before pay date affected.
403(b) Plan Document - Click to review the plan document for the District's 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan.
403(b) Vendor Comparison Table - Employees can use this table to compare the different vendors that participate in the District's 403(b) Plan.
403(b) Vendor Plan Information Packet - Employees can use this packet to obtain more information on the investments offered by the various vendors.
457 Deferred Compensation Payroll Authorization Agreement - Completed forms must be turned in to the Human Resources office prior to the end of the month - implementation will occur the following month
457 Deferred Compensation Plan Document - Click on this link to see the 457 plan document
Transaction Information Form - This form needs to be completed and submitted, along with any contract exchange, rollover, distribution or loan request paperwork, to TSA Consulting.
Online Distribution System - Click on this link to request a distribution from your 403(b) or 457 account.
COBRA Information
Employees should contact SET-SEG with any questions regarding COBRA. They can be reached at x2066 or benefits@lansingschools.net.
Benefits Administration - SET-SEG
SET-SEG administers benefits for employees of the Lansing School District. Please contact them at x2066 or benefits@lansingschools.net with any questions regarding your benefit package.
Summary of Benefits - Click on this link to view the summary of benefits for the health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans offered to employees.
Self-Funded Vision Claim Form - Reimbursement form for employees covered under the District's self-funded vision plan.
Voluntary Benefits - Click on this link to view a brochure of additional insurance products available to employees.
HSA Information-Health Equity
Health Equity Customer Service number is 877.218.3432
Health Equity Website- Click on this link to be directed to Health Equity's website.
Lansing School District Cafeteria Plan
Cafeteria Plan - Click here to view the plan document for the District's Cafeteria Plan, including flexible spending accounts.
Cafeteria Plan - Updates
Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment Fact Sheet - Click on this link to review a fact sheet on filing an unemployment claim
Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) Website
519 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48933
517.755.2000 Phone
517.755.2009 Fax
Hours of Operation
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Health Equity Flexible Spending Employee Account Access
Employee Access Center
MESSA Website
Office of Retirement Services
SET-SEG
Unemployment Insurance Agency
TSA Consulting-403(b) and 457 Information