Designed to help school business officials avoid costly mistakes, this comprehensive overview course on payroll operations in the K-12 public schools focuses on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Gain an understanding of payroll calendars and cycles, summer payroll and balance-of-contract considerations, and the fundamentals of tax withholding and benefit deductions. Learn key state and federal compliance requirements, including FLSA, reporting timelines, and employer responsibilities. Participants will explore quarterly and annual reporting (such as W-2s), identify common payroll errors, and apply best practices for internal controls and payroll input mapping.