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Gridley Unified School District

Classified Summer Assistance Program

Program Overview

The Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program (CSESAP) allows eligible Gridley Unified School District (GUSD) classified employees to elect to withhold a portion of their monthly pay during the school year. These funds, combined with potential state match dollars, are then paid out during the summer recess to help support employees who do not receive year-round wages.Participation in this program is voluntary and is contingent upon annual state funding and district participation.
 

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for participation in the 2026–27 CSESAP, employees must meet the following criteria:
Employment Duration: Must have been employed by Gridley Unified School District for at least one year as of the enrollment deadline.
Assignment Length: Must work in a regular assignment of 11 months or fewer within a 12-month period.
Annual Income Limits: Must have regular annual pay of $62,400 or less from GUSD at the time of enrollment.
District Participation: The district must elect to participate in CSESAP for the 2026–27 school year. Once this election is made and employees are notified, it cannot be reversed.
 

How the Program Works

Employee Contributions: Participants may choose to withhold up to 10% of their monthly pay during the 2026–27 school year.
State Match: The State of California may provide a dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions, depending on the level of funding available statewide. Match amounts may be prorated.
Summer Payments: Withheld employee funds, plus any available state match, are issued in one or two payments during summer 2027. Specific payout dates will be announced by GUSD.
What if Employment Ends Early: Employees who separate from the district before the end of the school year may receive their withheld funds but will not receive state match funds.
 

Important Dates

  • Employee Enrollment Deadline: March 1, 2026
  • Payroll Deductions Begin: First paycheck of the 2026–27 school year
  • Summer Payout: July – August 2027. Exact dates and schedules will be provided by the GUSD Payroll Department once finalized.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my contribution amount after the school year starts?

No. Contribution amounts are final once the school year begins.

 

Do the withheld funds earn interest?

No. Withheld funds do not accrue interest.
 

Are substitutes or temporary employees eligible?

No. Only permanent classified employees who meet the eligibility requirements may participate.
 

Is the state matching money guaranteed?

State matching funds depend on the annual California budget and may be reduced or prorated if demand exceeds available funding.
 

Does work outside the district affect eligibility?

No. Only regular employment and pay within GUSD are used to determine eligibility.
 

Program Rules

  • Enrollment must be completed and submitted by the district’s stated deadline.
  • Contribution elections cannot be modified after the start of the school year.
  • Employees must meet all eligibility criteria at the time of enrollment.
  • Payments will be issued only during the designated summer payout period.
  • The district may adjust or confirm eligibility if job assignments or pay change during the school year.
  • Participants are responsible for any tax implications associated with summer payouts.

For more information, please visit the CSESAP FAQs website on CDE. 
 

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