MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS

For information about employee leave options during Inclement Weather / Remote Learning, review the Employee Benefits > Special Leave page within this Employee Handbook website.

ANNUITIES

All employees are eligible to participate in a 403(b) Tax-Deferred Annuity Program and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through a pre-taxed monthly payroll deduction. A list of approved companies can be obtained from the Human Resources Division Benefits Office.

All qualifying employees are eligible to participate in the state’s 401(k) program and 457 Plan. This program is administered directly by Prudential, and more information can be found on the related retirement system webpage.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE and TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Chatham County Schools offers reimbursement of tuition expenses for lateral entry teachers and teachers/instructional assistants employed with the district for two (2) years or more. In addition, educational leave, with supervisory approval and available funds, may be granted if the education is deemed to be of sufficient benefit to the department and the employee has attained permanent status. For additional information about the tuition reimbursement program, refer to the documents provided in the shared folder linked here.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN

All full-time permanent employees are eligible to participate in the flexible benefits program administered by Pierce Group Benefits. More information can be found on their webpage.

STATE EMPLOYEES’ CREDIT UNION (SECU)

School system employees are eligible to join the North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union. Information may be obtained from the local credit union in Pittsboro or Siler City. Chatham County employees are eligible to set up a payment option plan to receive checks over the summer months.