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Retirement Information

The New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) and the New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) offer retirement benefits, including pension income and health insurance options, to eligible employees in New York State. As retirement approaches, it is important to understand your benefit options and the application process. Please note that the district is unable to provide retirement advice or guidance. Employees are encouraged to contact TRS or ERS directly for detailed information and personalized support to make informed decisions and maximize their retirement benefits

Instructional personnel and administrators are eligible to join the NYS Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)

All other employees may be eligible to join the NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS).

All full-time teachers and 12-month employees are required to join a retirement system. Part-time teachers and 10-month employees have the option to join, but must sign a waiver if they choose not to. Employees who are not mandated to join may do so at any time, and it is advisable to join early to begin accruing time toward vesting.

Membership forms for both systems are available on Frontline Central.

It is the employee's responsibility to contact TRS or ERS when they decide to retire and to review the various benefit options available to them. Retirement from the district is governed by the contractual agreements of the employee's bargaining unit.