- Monroe One
- Employee Benefits
- NYS Retirement Systems (ERS and TRS)
Employee Handbook
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- Table of Contents
- What is Monroe One BOCES?
- Policies and Procedures
- Payroll/Personnel
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Employee Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flex Spending 125/HRA 105/HSA
- Longevity Payments
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance (BOCES-Paid)
- Optional Insurance Products
- NYS 529 College Savings Program
- NYS Retirement Systems (ERS and TRS)
- Tax Sheltered Annuities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Attendance
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Employee and Employer Responsibility for Safety
- General Safety and Security Reminders
- Emergency Planning
- Health & Safety: Written Plans and Information (Opens in New Window)
- Pesticide Notice and Form
- Radon Testing of School Buildings
- Water Quality Testing Results (Opens in New Window)
- Emergency Closing Information
- Fire Drills and Inspections
- Annual Right to Know Trainings and GCN Website
- Campus Technology
- Additional Information
ERS vs. TRS
I understand BOCES’ has two retirement systems for their full time employees—the Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Retirement System. What is the difference?
Your position at BOCES will determine which retirement system you join.
The Employees’ Local Retirement System, also known as ERS, is a New York State retirement system for all non-certified staff members in positions such as Clerical, Teacher Aide, Bus Driver and Bus Attendant. It’s optional to join unless you are hired to work full-time, 12-months a year in an ERS accredited position.
The Teachers’ Retirement System is for certified staff only and members can be a Teacher, Associate Teacher, School Counselor and Nurse, etc. It’s optional to join unless you are working full-time, 10-months to the end of the school year.
Each system has different tiers depending on when you joined the retirement system and the benefits vary for each tier. New hires enrolling now will be in Tier 6 for both ERS and TRS and you will need to contribute between 3%–6% based on your annual earnings.
