Welcome back. I hope that you had a restful and fun summer. As you prepare to return to work, I want to update you on some timely and relevant information. - Superintendent’s Opening Day Presentation. As she did last year, Superintendent Deane-Williams is respecting the fact that teachers have lots to do on the day before students show up for school. Therefore, teachers have a choice. You can come to the presentation to experience it in person (8-9:30am at Edison, 655 Colfax Street) or you can view it streamed at your own school. By mid-day, the presentation will be posted online for those who want to view it later. - Payroll. Your first paycheck will be on September 15th. Future paychecks will be at two week intervals throughout the school year. For teachers who receive 22 paychecks, the last paycheck will be on July 6, 2018. Teachers who opted for 26 paychecks (“spread-the-check” plan) will continue to receive paychecks at two-week intervals throughout the summer. - APPR. By now...