I understand that you must have 5 years of service credit to become vested in the retirement system.  Must all of the 5 years be served within 1 school district?  No, the 5 years of service required for vesting can be earned in more than 1 school district.

I am currently a TA and will be getting my teaching certification in the near future.  Must I change retirement systems when I become a teacher?  There will be no need to change retirement systems because TRS membership covers TA’s, teachers, administrators and superintendents.

I am receiving the health insurance declination because I am covered through my spouse’s health insurance plan.  Am I able to carry dental insurance through the district?  Even though you decline your health insurance you can either receive a dental declination or carry a family plan dental policy.  Contact the personnel office if you wish to sign up for your dental coverage.

If I work summer school this year and retire at the end of August how will my FAS be determined?  TRS will determine your FAS by finding the 36 month period of time that you earned your greatest salary.  In most cases, this is your final 36 months of service.

E-mail your questions to: questions@middletownteachers.org.