Benefits Overview

Health and Welfare Benefits

The Board of Education offers health insurance benefits to eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision coverage.

• Prescription drug coverage.

Details regarding available plan options, premium contributions, coverage tiers, and enrollment procedures are provided to employees during onboarding and annually during the open enrollment period.

Employees are responsible for notifying the Human Resources Department of any changes in coverage needs resulting from a qualifying life event (e.g., marriage, birth or adoption of a child, loss of other coverage) within the timeframes required by law.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Eligible employees may participate in Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care expenses, in accordance with Internal Revenue Service regulations. Contributions to FSAs are deducted pre-tax and are subject to annual limits.

Life Insurance and Disability Benefits

The Board provides basic group life insurance coverage to eligible employees. Additional voluntary life insurance and long-term disability coverage may also be available for employee-paid enrollment.

Retirement Benefits

Eligible employees are enrolled in the New Jersey Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) or the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), as applicable to their position. Employees are required to contribute a designated portion of their salary toward retirement, and the District provides employer contributions as mandated by law.

In addition to participation in PERS or TPAF, employees may elect to supplement their pension benefits through voluntary retirement savings programs. The District offers both 403(b) and 457(b) plans for this purpose. Information regarding enrollment, contribution options, and available investment providers may be obtained through the Human Resources Department or the Business Office.

Leave Benefits

The district provides a variety of paid and unpaid leave benefits, which may include the following:

• Sick leave

• Personal leave

• Bereavement leave

• Family and medical leave (FMLA)

• New Jersey Family Leave Insurance (NJFLI)

• Military leave

• Other leaves as outlined by applicable collective bargaining agreements or Board of Education policy 

Employees are responsible for reviewing the provisions of their respective collective bargaining agreement or district policy to understand the specific eligibility criteria, accrual rates, usage guidelines, and approval requirements associated with each type of leave. 

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development

Subject to budget availability and the provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements, the District may provide tuition reimbursement and/or professional development support for courses, workshops, or training programs that enhance an employee’s job-related skills and contribute to the District’s educational mission and goals.

Employees seeking tuition reimbursement or professional development funding must follow the procedures established by the District, including obtaining prior approval where required.