Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ø What is the Employee Access Center (EAC)?
The EAC provides employees with a convenient website so they can easily access their own employee information - anytime or anywhere. Employees will be able to view current and past paychecks, demographic information, salary, benefits, leave balances, attendance history, tax information, and W2s.
For additional information regarding the EAC:
Ø I lost my W-2. How do I receive a replacement W-2?
Simply log onto our website (see above) and download a W-2 Request Form. Print and forward the completed form, along with a copy of your CCPS ID card, to the Payroll Department. A new W-2 form will be reissued within five business days from time of receipt. Faxed request will not be accepted.
For additional information regarding your W-2:
Ø Are the leave balances on my school’s attendance register currently up-to-date?
No, attendance reflected on your school’s attendance, as well as pay stub are two weeks in arrears. Therefore, employees should reconcile their leave balances to ensure they do not exceed the allotted time granted.
Ø I lost my paycheck, what do I do?
Please contact the Payroll Dept. at 410-751-3051 immediately so a stop payment request can be processed. Payroll will then reissue another check after 5 business days. If a replacement check is issued by Payroll and the lost check is found, the employee should bring the “lost” check to the Payroll Department.
Ø Why didn’t I get paid for my time card?
In most instances, an employee’s pay is delayed due to using an incorrect six digit employee identification number. This is very disappointing because the six digit ID number is located and printed on the employee’s pay stub each pay period. Other possible reasons for a delay in paying the time card include: appropriate signatures were missing, a financial code was omitted or it was lacking a pay rate.
Ø What is a Tax Sheltered Annuity?
A Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA), 403(b), Roth 403(b) or 457(b) plan, are optional supplemental retirement savings plans available to all CCPS employees.
Currently, there are 3 approved TSA vendors which employees can elect to invest with. Employees wishing to contribute to a TSA should contact any one of these vendors to set-up a meeting to discuss their financial goals. After choosing a vendor and how much to contribute, you should complete a Salary Reduction Agreement and forward it to the Payroll Department.
Remember, the key to maximizing your TSA contributions is to start early and contribute as much as you can, within IRS limits of course. Every dollar you set aside today may benefit you significantly upon retirement.
Ø Can hourly and substitute employees contribute to a Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b), Roth 403(b) or 457(b)?
Certainly, all employees are eligible to participate in the TSA program. Visit our website for a list of approved TSA vendors, as well as Salary Reduction Agreement Forms.
Ø What does it mean to claim exemption from withholdings on the Federal form W-4 and Maryland form MW-507?
By choosing “Exempt” on the W-4 or MW-507 means that you (1) did not have to pay any taxes last year (ALL withholdings were refunded), and (2) you do not expect any tax liability for this year. This is different from simply getting a refund of some withholdings last year—getting a refund of withholdings made in excess of your tax liability does not make you exempt from taxes. If you claim exempt on either the W-4 or MW-507, no taxes will be withheld and you will be liable for any penalties assessed for underpayment of tax withholdings. These forms must be completed at the beginning of each year you claim to be exempt, they do not carry forward from year to year. Contact the IRS or the State Comptrollers Office for further details regarding this issue.
Ø What is “Miscellaneous Leave” and why do I have a negative balance?
Miscellaneous leave is not actual leave, it denotes hours away from one’s usual duties—this includes items such as professional development, bereavement, and jury duty; no leave balances are reduced by the negative balance shown.
Ø What is “Family Sick” leave?
Family sick leave is the hours of sick leave that can be used in the year for approved family illnesses; this is not leave granted in addition to sick leave. The use of this leave reduces both the family sick and sick leave balances.
For additional information regarding your leave:

