Westford support staff who meet the following criteria must join the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System (VMERS) as a condition of employment:

• School year employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week on a regular basis and for not less than 1040 hours in a year.
• 12-month employees who work a minimum of 24 hours per week on a regular basis and for not less than 1040 hours in a year.

As Group B plan participants, members must make annual pre-tax contributions equal to 4.5% of their pay into the plan. Contributions shall begin immediately upon date of hire.  The Westford School District will also contribute 5% into the plan.

A copy of the Plan Description can be found on the Office of the State Treasurer’s website using the link provided.

Last updated: Nov 19 at 10:45 am