Elmbrook Schools is committed to offering benefits that create the healthiest, happiest workforce by:
Providing the right care, at the right time, with the right outcome, at the right price!
Please find our 2025 Benefits Guide and Benefits and Wellness Information below:
Health Plans: January 1 - December 31 Plan Year
The Staff Benefits Portal is your one-stop shop for all your benefits and wellness questions and needs.
What is a 403(b) Plan?
A 403(b) plan is a retirement plan offered by a public school for its employees.
These annuities (starting in 1958) and mutual funds (started in 1974) are funded by you the employee.
Contributions made either pre-tax or post-tax made under salary reduction agreements.
Why save for retirement now?
Not wise to expect state/federal assistance to finance your retirement years.
No one wants to be financial burden on family/friends down the road.
Saving in these plans could reduce your income taxes.
Creates a Compound Effect on your return on investments.
You do NOT retire with 100% of your salary.
If you retired with 30+ years of service you are still looking at taking home only 70% of your salary. The take home amounts only decrease from there. How will you supplement other 30%?
What retirement plans are available?
Elmbrook offers both Pre Tax 403(b) and Post Tax investments in the 403(b) Plan.
Start Early. Maximize your savings!
Utilize your resources. Speak to an investment provider representative.
How to Enroll?
Step 1: Decide what investment provider is right for you.
Talk to a Financial Advisor. Ask for an advisor recommendation from a trusted colleague.
Step 2: Open an Account.
Step 3: Complete a Salary Reduction Agreement (SRA) via TSACG’s Online SRA System.
The list of investment providers and SRA link can be found on the Elmbrook’s web page hosted by TSACG:
www.tsacg.com then Plan Sponsor Pages then Wisconsin then Elmbrook
Retirement - Voluntary (Elective 403(b) / 457 Plan)
Employees can save for retirement through a PRE-TAX tax sheltered annuity (403(b)) or an AFTER TAX ROTH. Contributions are made through payroll deduction to a specific list of 403(b) and 457 vendors. The district uses TSA Consulting Group as their 3rd party administrator. All 403(b) enrollment should be done through TSA Consulting Group using their website listed below.
Who is eligible: All Employees
Who pays for it: Employee. There is no District match at this time.
What is the cost?
Voluntary election and employee designates amount or percent.
Who are the vendors?
Plan Participation Guide
How do I enroll?
What is a 457 plan?
In addition to, or in lieu of, a 403(b) plan, employees may also contribute into a 457 account through the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) Program. WDC Online Enrollment Flyer
Where to get more information on the 457 Plan:
Life Insurance - Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company
Eligibility for employees scheduled to work 50% or more.
Life Insurance - (1x) annual base salary rounded up to the next $1,000; paid for by the District.
I.e. If your salary is $44,775, then your benefit for Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment would be $45,000 each.
Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage (AD&D)
Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance - premium paid by employee
Employee elections are in $5,000 increments between $5,000 and $370,000 not to exceed five times your salary.
Spouse elections are in $5,000 increments between $5,000 and $100,000, not to exceed 50% of employee election
Guaranteed issue for first eligible employees is the lesser of three times your annual salary or $250,000 for employee coverage and $20,000 for spousal coverage
Employee must elect supplemental life insurance in order to elect spouse/dependent coverage
Any amount over the guaranteed issue requires evidence of insurability
Short-Term Disability - National Insurance Services
Eligibility for employees scheduled to work 50% or more.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability - Premium Paid for by the employee
66% of your annual salary in the event of a qualifying disability claim
Coverage up to 60 days or until you are no longer disabled or no longer eligible
Coverage starts on the first day for a covered disability resulting from an accident and fourth day from a disability resulting from illness/survey
I.e. Maternity leave (categorized as an illness)
Pre-existing terms do apply to STDi and will not be covered under STDi
Short-Term Disability Insurance Rates
Refer to page 18 in the “Focus on Benefits” guide book
Enrollment Form and Rates
If you do not elect Short-Term Disability upon hire you will be required to go through the evidence of insurability process upon later enrollment.
Long-Term Disability - National Insurance Services
Eligibility for employees scheduled to work 50% or more.
Long-Term Disability - 100% of premium paid for by the District
Employee may receive 70% of your annual salary up to a maximum monthly benefit of $9,333.
Coverage begins after 60 days of disability
Benefits are taxable to the member upon receiving the claim