Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Upon employment with the District for one year, employees receive a floating holiday, which may be taken, with prior approval, at any time during the year.
Vacation: For all full-time employees, vacation leave is accrued as follows:
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Months of Active Service |
Accrual Rate per Pay Period |
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1 - 48 |
3.08 hours |
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49 - 108 |
4.62 hours |
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109 - 168 |
6.16 hours |
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169 - 228 |
6.47 hours |
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229 + |
6.78 hours |
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Part-time employees accrue vacation on a pro-rated basis. |
Sick Leave: For all full-time employees, sick leave is accrued at the rate of 3.70 hours per bi-weekly pay period for a total of 96.20 hours per year. Part-time employees accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Health Insurance: WESA provides health insurance to all employees and eligible dependents and currently contributes 95% of the premium cost of such insurance.
Vision Insurance: WESA provides vision care coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Dental Insurance: All full-time employees and their dependents are provided dental insurance.
Life Insurance: WESA provides Life insurance to full-time employees at one and one-half (1 ½) times the employee’s annual base salary. Dependents are insured at $1,000 each. Additional life insurance is available at reduced rates to employees and their dependents.
Retirement: Retirement is provided under the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and is based on a 2.7% at age 55 formula. Death benefits are included. In addition to the employer’s portion, WESA currently pays the employee’s PERS contribution.
Deferred Compensation: Deferred compensation is available on a voluntary basis to WESA employees. Contributions are made before taxes through payroll deduction. Employees can contribute up to a maximum of $15,000 per year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees have the option to set aside pre-tax money from their paycheck to pay for un-reimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses.
Workers’ Compensation: Employees with on-the-job injuries or illnesses are eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. Salary continuance is arranged through the WESA Human Resources department, with employees permitted to use a combination of accrued sick leave and their workers’ compensation benefits.
State Disability: Each employee contributes up to a maximum of $635.34 per year to insure disability coverage in the event of a non-work related injury or illness.
Long Term Disability: Long-term disability insurance is provided to all full-time employees.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: WESA applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related disability, or any other legally protected status. |
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