KTRS Pre-Retirement Seminar
Date: July 19, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT FROM KTRS
Scarlett Ryan, Director of Human Resources
- Your KTRS Service Retirement application, Form 23 must be completed and signed by you and your employer. See www.ktrs.ky.gov for the instructional video for help on how to complete the retirement application.
- A copy of your official certified birth certificate.
- A copy of your Social Security card issued by the SSA and bearing its seal and your signature.
- A copy of your official certified marriage license if married at the time of your retirement.
- A copy of your beneficiary’s official certified birth certificate if Retirement Option III, IIIA, IV or IVA is selected.
- Remember to submit payment for certain service credit purchases two months prior to your retirement.
The above information was obtained from the March 2012 Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement Active Member Newsletter. To view the newsletter and obtain additional information, visit: http://ktrs.ky.gov/05_publications/reports/active/201203-active.pdf .
IT MAY BE TIME TO RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION
Scarlett W. Ryan Director of Human Resources
According to http://www.epsb.ky.gov/, the Education Professional Standards Board is responsible for issuing and renewing certificates for all Kentucky teachers and administrators. Staff works closely with local school districts in the hiring process to ensure a properly credentialed educator in every professional position in Kentucky schools. Staff also works with Kentucky colleges and universities, out-of-state institutions, and national evaluation agencies. EPSB processes approximately 25,000 certification transactions annually.
Kentucky certification is based upon the completion of a 4-year teacher preparation program that includes student teaching and testing when applicable. Kentucky requires a recommendation from the certification official at the college/university (where the applicant completed his/her initial teacher preparation program, student teaching) regarding the specific teacher preparation program completed, grade level, and at what degree level and completion date of the program.
Teachers with June 30, 2012 expiring certifications were notified by the district in writing in early March. Even if you were not notified, check your certification to be sure of the date of expiration. It is your responsibility to keep your certification up to date. Please contact EPSB or CCPS Human Resources with questions.
EPSB Division of Certification 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Phone: (502) 564-5846 Fax: (502) 564-7092 Toll Free: (888) 598-7667 Contact the EPSB Division of Certification
KRS Workshop
ATTENTION
ALL CLASSIFIED STAFF
DIANNE CARR
OF
KENTUCKY RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
WILL HOLD THREE ONE HOUR INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS
ALONG WITH QUESTION AND ANSWER TIME,
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE RETIREMENT
ELIGIBILITY, BENEFITS, INSURANCE, AND HOW
TO RETIRE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012
9:00 A.M., 2:00 P.M. OR 4:30 P.M.
CENTRAL OFFICE AUDITORIUM
UPCOMING WORKSHOP FOR ALL CERTIFIED MEMBERS OF THE KENTUCKY TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
by: Scarlett Ryan, Director of Human Resources
UPCOMING WORKSHOP FOR ALL CERTIFIED MEMBERS OF THE KENTUCKY TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM Becky Niece, Sr. Benefits Counselor for the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System will be at the Ramada Conference Center on North Broadway in Lexington on Tuesday evening
February 28, 2012, to provide a Career Planning Workshop for all certified members that would be interested in attending. The Career Planning program primarily targets members with time to plan for retirement. Topics for the session include such items as how to save and invest money, ways to increase your retirement benefit, recognizing the value of your sick days, and the legal importance of protecting what you have acquired. Workshops provide updates on new legislation and its impact on the member and KTRS. more details and register for the seminar online at the KTRS website http://ktrs.ky.gov/. The seminar is located under the Seminars / Workshops – Career Planning option on the Active Members page. Registration must be completed so that packets can be made and to insure that the accommodations are sufficient.
Those interested may find more details and register for the seminar online at the KTRS website http://ktrs.ky.gov/. The seminar is located under the Seminars / Workshops – Career Planning option on the Active Members page. Registration must be completed so that packets can be made and to insure that the accommodations are sufficient.
New HumanaVitality Program Includes School Employees
By: Scarlett Ryan, Director of Human Resources
The Kentucky Employees’ Health Plan (KEHP) is launching a new wellness program called HumanaVitalitySM. Recently, you may have received a postcard in the mail from Humana announcing the launch of this program that is a part of KEHP’s LivingWell initiative implemented to promote health awareness among its members.This new, incentivized wellness program is available at no cost to KEHP members and their covered family members who are 18 years of age and older. A health plan member is defined as someone who carries KEHP Humana insurance, which includes many school district employees. Those who have health insurance through another provider or waive coverage are currently unable to participate.
Good health is its own reward. But it’s not the only one. HumanaVitalitySM is a breakthrough program that encourages you to make healthy choices and rewards you whenever you do. KEHP members can get started today by logging in at http://LivingWell.ky.gov and taking the health assessment. Learn more about HumanaVitalitySM by visiting http://www.personnel.ky.gov/dei/wellness/humanavitality.htm.
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