Employee Resources
- Welcome
- Benefits
- Payroll
- Payroll Calendars
- Documents
- Employee Links
- Professional Agreements
- Employee Handbook
Welcome
Welcome to the South Bend Community School Corporation Employee Resources page.
This page provides staff with quick access to district forms, documents, and helpful guidance. Use the navigation menu to locate the resources you need, including purchasing, travel, payroll, and other internal documents.
Thank you for all you do to support our students, families, and schools.
Payroll Contacts
Benefits
We offer a well-rounded benefits package for all our employees. Such as:
- Three health insurance plan options
- Supplemental life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Supplemental accident Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental cancer insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending plan
- Employee Payroll Access
- Activate Healthcare
- AESOP Quick Start Guide
- AESOP Sub System
- Apply for a Job
- Benefit Video
- Substitute Quick Start Guide for Aesop
- Textbook Waiver
Employee Payroll Access
Activate Healthcare
AESOP Quick Start Guide

Logging in
To log in to Aesop type, www.frontlinek12.com/aesop in your web browser's address bar (on mobile devices, type m.aesoponline.com.

Enter your ID number and PIN, then click Login. Can't remember your login info?
If you are having trouble logging in, click the Forgot your login? link next to the "Login" button for more information.
Creating an Absence
You can enter a new absence right from your Aesop home page under the Create Absence tab.

Fill out the absence details including the date of the absence, the absence reason, notes to the administrator or substitute, and more. You can also attach files to the absence from here.
When you have completed entering the absence details, click the Create Absence Button.

Managing your PIN and Personal Information
Under the "account" tab, you can manage your personal information, change your PIN number, upload shared attachments (lesson plans, classroom rules, etc.), view absence reason balances, manage your preferred substitutes, and more in the "account" tab.

Getting Help and Training
If you have questions, want to learn more about a certain feature, or need more infomation about a specific topic, click the Help tab to go to the Aesop Learning Center where you can search Aesop's knowledge base of help and training materials.

Using Aesop on the Phone
Not only is Aesop available on the web, but you can also create absences, manage personal information, check absence reason balances, and more, all over the phone.
To call Aesop, dial 1-800-942-3767. You will be prompted to enter your ID number (followed by the # sign), then your PIN number (followed by the # sign).
To create an absence (within the next 30 days) - Press 1
To check your absence reason (entitlement) balances - Press 2
To review upcoming absences - Press 3
To review a specific absence - Press 4
To review or change your personal information - Press 5.
If you create an absence over the phone, be sure to make note of the confirmation number that Aesop assigns the new absence for reference.
AESOP Sub System
Apply for a Job
Benefit Video
Substitute Quick Start Guide for Aesop

Quick Start Guide for Substitutes
Logging in on the Web
To log in to Aesop, type www.frontlinek12.com/aesop in your web browser's address bar (on mobile devices, type m.aesoponline.com).

Enter your ID number and PIN, then click Login. Can't remember your login info?
If you are having trouble logging in, click the Forgot your login? link next to the "Login" button for more information.
Finding Available Jobs
Aesop makes it easy to find available jobs right on the homepage. Jobs available for you to accept show in green on the calendar and in list form under the "Available Jobs" tab.

To accept a job, simply click the Accept button to next to the absence. If you do not want to accept the job, click the Reject button instead.
Getting Help and Training

If you have questions, want to learn more about a certain feature, or need more information about a specific topic, click the Help tab to go to the Aesop Learning Center to search Aesop's knowledge base of help and training materials.
Using Aesop on the Phone
Not only is Aesop available on the web, but you can also find and accept available jobs, manage person information, change you PIN number, and more, all over the phone.
When you call Aesop
To call Aesop, dial 1-800-942-3767. You'll be prompted to enter you ID number (followed by the # sign), then your PIN number (followed by the # sign).
When calling Aesop, you can:
Find available jobs - Press 1
Review or cancel upcoming jobs - Press 2
Review or cancel a specific job - Press 3
Review or change your personal information - Press 4
When Aesop Calls You
If an available job has not been filled by another substitute two days before the absence is scheduled to start, Aesop will automatically start calling substitutes in an effort to fill the job. Keep in mind, when Aesop call you, it will be calling about one job at a time even if you're eligible for other jobs. You can always call Aesop (see "When you call Aesop" section above) to hear a list of all available jobs.
When Aesop calls you, be sure to say a loud and clear "Hello" after answering the call. This will ensure that the system knows you picked up the call.
When you receive a call from Aesop, you can:
Listen to available jobs - Press 1
Prevent Aesop from calling again today - Press 2
Tell Aesop the Sub it is trying to reach is not available - Press 3
Prevent Aesop from ever calling again - Press 9
If you are interested in the available job, Press 1. You will be asked to enter your PIN number (followed by the # sign). At this point, Aesop will list the job details and you will have the opportunity to accept or reject the job.
Textbook Waiver
Payroll
Payroll Calendars
2025–26 Payroll Calendars
Pay Schedules for the 2025–26 School Year (Overview)
(General payroll schedule information.)
Payroll Calendar – Classes 1, 3, 19, 71, and 77
(2025–26 payroll calendar.)
Payroll Calendar – Class 2
(2025–26 payroll calendar.)
Payroll Calendar – Class 4
(2025–26 payroll calendar.)
Payroll Calendar – Class 11
(2025–26 payroll calendar.)
Payroll Calendar – Class 13
(2025–26 payroll calendar.)
Payroll Calendar – Classes 12, 15, 17, 20, 40, 45, 46, 60, and 61
(2025–26 payroll calendar.)
Payroll Calendar – Classes 21, 43, 50, 51, 55, 57, 58, 59, 68, 69, 70, and 73
(2025–26 payroll calendar.)
Documents
Employee Documents
- Asset Disposition
- Amazon Purchasing
- Blanket POs/Charge Accounts
- Cash Box Inventory Forms
- Extra-Curricular Accounts (ECA) Form
- Fundraising Forms
- Gift Application Forms
- Gift Card Forms
- Guidance on Contracts
- Internal Controls Manual
- Journal Transfer Request
- Leave or Travel Request Forms
- Mileage Reimbursement
- P-Card Purchase Forms
- Payroll Purchase Order Forms
- Signature Sample
- Sponsorship/Donation Request
- Stipend Request Forms
- Student Enrollment
- Training Documents
- Vendor Forms
Asset Disposition
- Asset Disposition Form (Printable PDF)
- Use this version if you prefer to print and complete by hand.)
- Asset Disposition Form (Fillable / Editable)
- (To use: File → Make a copy)
Amazon Purchasing
- Amazon Ordering Request Memo (PDF)
- (Review before submitting an Amazon order request.)
- Amazon Order Request Template (Editable)
- (To use: File → Make a copy)
Blanket POs/Charge Accounts
- Business Charge Account Blanket PO Usage (PDF)
- (Guidance and instructions for using a Business Charge Account Blanket PO.)
Cash Box Inventory Forms
- Cash Box Inventory Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form to document and track cash box inventory.)
Extra-Curricular Accounts (ECA) Form
- ECA / Fundraising / PTO Funds Handling Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form for handling and documenting ECA, fundraising, and PTO funds.)
Fundraising Forms
- Fundraising Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this version if you prefer to print and complete by hand.)
- Fundraising Form (Fillable / Editable)
- (Use this version to complete electronically.)
Gift Application Forms
- Gift Application Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this version if you prefer to print and complete by hand.)
- Gift Application Form (Fillable / Editable)
- (Use this version to complete electronically.)
Gift Card Forms
- Gift Card Purchase & Distribution Memo (PDF)
- (Review before purchasing or distributing gift cards.)
- Gift Card Approval Form (Printable PDF)
- (Complete this form to request approval for gift card purchases.)
- Gift Card Tracking Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this version if you prefer to print and complete by hand.)
- Gift Card Tracking Form (Fillable / Editable)
- (Use this version to complete electronically.)
Guidance on Contracts
- SBCSC Contracting Guidance (PDF)
- (Review before submitting or signing contracts.)
- Contract Signature Page for Quote Invoices (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form when a signature page is required for quote invoices.)
Internal Controls Manual
- SBCSC Internal Controls Manual (2025) (PDF)
- (District manual outlining internal controls policies and procedures.)
Journal Transfer Request
- Journal Entry or Budget Transfer Request Form (Dec. 2025) (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form to request a journal entry or budget transfer.)
Leave or Travel Request Forms
- Leave Request Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form to request leave.)
- Bereavement Leave Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form for bereavement leave requests.)
- Travel Reimbursement Claim Form (Printable PDF)
- (Submit this form for travel reimbursement.)
- Lodging Per Diem Overage Request (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form to request reimbursement for lodging over the per diem rate.)
- Lodging Per Diem Overage Request (Fillable / Editable)
- (Use this version to complete electronically.)
Mileage Reimbursement
- Travel Claim Form Instructions (PDF)
- (Review before submitting a travel claim form.)
- Mileage Reimbursement Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this version if you prefer to print and complete by hand.)
- Mileage Reimbursement Form (Auto-Calculating Spreadsheet)
- (To use: File → Make a copy)
P-Card Purchase Forms
- P-Card Usage Request Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this version if you prefer to print and complete by hand.)
- P-Card Usage Request Form (Fillable / Editable)
- (Use this version to complete electronically.)
- P-Card Reconciliation Form (12, 18, 25)
- (Use this form for monthly reconciliation.)
Payroll Purchase Order Forms
- Payroll Purchase Order Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this version if you prefer to print and complete by hand.)
- Payroll Purchase Order Form (Fillable / Editable)
- (Use this version to complete electronically.)
Signature Sample
- Signature Sample Form (Dec. 2025) (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form to provide a signature sample for district records.)
Sponsorship/Donation Request
- Sponsorship or Donation Request Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form to request approval for sponsorships or donations.)
Stipend Request Forms
- Single Employee Stipend Request Form (12, 4, 25) (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form to request a stipend for one employee.)
- Multiple Employees Stipend Request Form (11, 18, 25) (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form to request stipends for multiple employees.)
Student Enrollment
- Student Enrollment Documentation Attempt Log (PDF)
- (Use this document to track enrollment documentation attempts.)
Training Documents
- Employee Gift Policy Reminder (11, 17, 25) (PDF)
- (Review district guidance on employee gift policy.)
- SBCSC Fund Accounting Overview (PDF)
- (Overview of district fund accounting procedures.)
- Internal Controls (June 2025) (PDF)
- (Training document outlining internal controls expectations.)
Vendor Forms
- W-9 Form (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form for vendor tax documentation.)
- Simplified Contract Signature Page (Printable PDF)
- (Use this form when a simplified signature page is required for vendor contracts.)
- Suspension / Debarment Vendor Certification (Printable PDF)
- (Use this version if you prefer to print and complete by hand.)
- Suspension / Debarment Vendor Certification (Fillable / Editable)
- (Use this version to complete electronically.)
Employee Links
Professional Agreements
Proposed Superintendent Contract (South Bend Schools)
(Draft contract document for Superintendent review.)
NEA-SB/SBCSC Professional Agreement (2025–2027)
(Collective bargaining agreement for certified staff.)
AFSCME Bus Driver Agreement (2025–2028)
(Final signed agreement.)
Food Service Contract (2024–2026)
(Agreement for food service employees.)
Paraprofessional Contract (2024–2026)
(Agreement for paraprofessional staff.)
Office Personnel Contract (2024–2026)
(Agreement for office personnel.)
Hourly Bus Driver Contract (2024–2026)
(Agreement for hourly bus drivers.)
Certified Staff Contracts – Class 11
(Certified staff contract language for Class 11.)
Certified Staff Contracts – Class 12
(Certified staff contract language for Class 12.)
Non-Certified Administrative Contracts
(Contract language for non-certified administrative staff.)
Employee Handbook
Please look over and download the 2025-26 Employee Handbook for essential information and updates. You can also click and view them below.

