Retirement & Investments
Newly Eligible for Retirement Benefits
Everett Public Schools employees are enrolled in retirement plans administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). DRS provides comprehensive retirement benefits, resources, and account access for eligible staff. To learn more about your specific plan, manage contributions, or estimate your retirement, please visit the DRS website.
New Employees Eligible for TRS/SERS Retirement Plans
If you’re new to Everett Public Schools and eligible for a Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) or School Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) plan, you have 90 days from your hire date—or from a qualifying change in your work hours—to choose your retirement plan. This deadline is set by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Timely selection is important to ensure your enrollment reflects your preferred plan option. Need help selecting your retirement plan? Visit this helpful page from DRS.
Pre-Tax and Roth Retirement Investment Account Options
Planning of Retirement?
Initiating Your Retirement Process As you prepare for retirement, it's important to understand the available resources and take the appropriate steps to ensure a smooth transition. The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems provides comprehensive information to assist you in this process. Please visit the below website for detailed guidance and support on beginning your retirement journey and utilize the checklist below.
DRS Retirement Website Retirement Planning Checklist
Once you are ready to submit for your retirement or resignation, please complete the district's Notice of Resignation/Retirement online form in Frontline Central (you can find the forms under the "My Forms" menu -> "Forms I Can Start").
FRONTLINE CENTRAL
PEBB Retirement Coverage Overview Upon retirement, your benefit coverage transitions to the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) program. As a retiree, you may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with optional term life insurance. To learn more about available plans and enrollment procedures, please visit the Washington State Health Care Authority website or refer to your PEBB retirement materials.
The PEBB website provides considerable information regarding PEBB retiree benefits including webinars for employees who are preparing to leave employment.
Retirement FAQs
- I want to contribute more/less to my TSA. How do I make this change?
- How can I update my beneficiaries?
- What do I need to do to sign up for a retirement plan?
- As a transfer from another district/state employer, can I change my retirement plan?
- When do my benefits end when I separate/retire?