We have created this webpage to provide employees, students, and community members a central location for district-wide information regarding Independent Schools District #578, Pine City Public Schools. On this page you will find information regarding employee benefits, copies of employee contracts, financial statements and reports regarding the business operation of the district, a link to all employment applications, online forms for payroll, human resources, purchasing, and other relavent information.
For additional information on district policies, minutes of board meetings and links to our board members, click here or click on the School Board link at the Pine City Schools website.
Payroll & Leave Information (myView)
In an effort to "Go Green," the Pine City School District operates its payroll to maximize technology and reduce paper use and other costly expenses such as printing and mailing charges. This paperless process also allows employees greater access to their recorded pay, leave, or other payroll information - from anywhere in the world at any time of day.
myView lets employees view their current pay amount; detailed payment history; vacation, sick and other leave balances; tax and banking information; detailed benefits information; and personal information such as address and phone numbers. Using the TIES Employee Self-Service module, district employees can view their personal data using any standard browser including Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari.
To log into your myView screen, click here.
Additional myView documentation:
myView Employee Login information
myView FAQs
Another way we are attempting to reduce paperflow and increase eficiency is to post on this website various online forms. Use the "Quick Link" option at the right side of this page for a brief listing of our widely used forms. These forms can be completed in Acrobat Reader and immediately e-mailed to your supervisor for approval. A copy can be saved by you for future reference if needed. A link to those online forms directly relating to Payroll and Leave Information is given below.
Timely Reports for the beginning of school
Health Insurance Enrollment
HSA Change Form
Injury/Accident Report
Employee Benefits
The "benefits" portion of your total compensation package takes many forms. It includes health care, life insurance, disability income, workers' compensation, retirement plans, and more. Recognizing the high value that most employees place on benefits, the management of Pine City Schools #578 has worked hard to create a sound package of protection and security for you and your family for today and tomorrow. The benefits work together to create one of the finest benefit programs available in our area.
Please Note: This booklet does not replace, supplement or change any of the individual benefit product summary plan descriptions or certificates. The sole purpose of this web page is to help guide in your annual benefits selection only. The plans are governed by detailed plan documents that determine the rights of participants. If there is any discrepancy between plan documents and this guide or the certificates and summaries, the Plan document will control. We have attempted to provide the most current information available. To be sure information is current, please check for the revised date on each document or contact the district office.
Another way we are attempting to reduce paperflow and increase eficiency is to post on this website various online forms. Use the "Quick Link" option at the right side of this page for a brief listing of our widely used forms. These forms can be completed in Acrobat Reader and immediately e-mailed to your supervisor for approval. A copy can be saved by you for future reference if needed. A link to those online forms directly relating to Payroll and Leave Information is given below.
HSA Change Form
Direct Deposit Change Form
Health Insurance Enrollment
Budget & Finance
Annual Budget
The Pine City Public Schools begins its' budgeting process around the first of each year with the final budget being approved at the June school Miboard meeting each year. This process is coordinated by the Superintendent and Business Manager with input from administrative, teaching, and classified staff. Once complete, the budget summary will be reported in the Pine City Pioneer. A more detailed summary of the budget is attached here in .pdf and .xls formats.
Early in the budget process, supply and equipment requests are made by teachers. These requests then get processed into the final budget if approved by the school board. The links below are the most recent online forms available to the various requests made by teachers.
Capital Outlay Request form
High School Requisition form
Annual Audit
Per state statute, an annual audit will be conducted each fall to compare budgeted revenues and expenditures to actual amounts. Pine City currently uses the audit firm of Althoff and Nordquist to complete this requirement. A copy of the most recently completed audit is attached here in .pdf format.
FY08 Financial Audit (pdf, 224KB)
FY09 Financial Audit (pdf, 389KB)
FY10 Financial Audit (pdf, 228KB)
FY11 Financial Audit (pdf, 2.3MB)
State Funding Reports
In addition to the audit, a variety of state forms accompany this report. A link to all of Pine City's current and historical state data is available through the Minnesota Department of Education's website through the "Minnesota Funding Reports System" or MFRS. A link to these reports is below.
Minnesota Funding Report System (MFRS) for Pine City Schools
Local Property Taxes
The Pine City School District has an excess operating levy in place. This levy is vital to the quality of programs we provide for our students. Excess operating levies, which are in place for a majority of Minnesota public schools, are voter approved tax levies which are usually 10 years in length. Below are two general information items aimed at giving you background information on operating levies. More information will be provided as the time nears for this local levy to be renewed.
A Guide to Minnesota's Property Tax System
14 Reasons Property Taxes Vary from Year to Year
Employment Information
The Pine City School District offers a variety of employment opportunities including licensed, non-licensed, and substitute positions. All licensed positions are posted at St. Cloud State Universities "EdPost" listing. Click here to connect to that service. Non-licensed positions are advertised locally. These positions typically include secretaries, paraprofessionals, food service workers, and custodians. People interested in substituting in the district are welcome to attend our annual substitute information meeting which takes place during the third week in August.
Information to applicants are linked to below from our Payroll Clerk, Jean Bombard.
Licensed Substitute Teaching
Non-licensed Substitute Positions
In addition to our annual sub meeting held each year in August, applicants can download all of the necessary forms for employment with the district below:
Licensed Employment Application
Non-licensed Employment Application
Federal W4 form (Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate)
Federal I-9 form (Employment Eligibility Verification)
Background Check form
Direct Deposit Authorization form
A copy of your teaching license if substitute teaching. Click here to go to the MDE License Website to print a copy of your license.
Contract Settlements
Teacher's Contract 2011-13
Classified Contract 2010-12
FeePay Online Payment System
The Pine City School District now accepts online payments for items such as meals, activity fees, shop fees, and even other non-school related items. The system, called FeePay, is accessible through the Schoolview web portal for parents that have signed up for this free service. Schoolview allows parents to keep current on their child's grades, attendance, schedule, and other school information. FeePay is a link through Schoolview or now available as a separate stand-alone system for parents of elementary students. Links and downloadable instructions for FeePay (through Schoolview) or FeePay Standalone are below:
