If you plan on retiring this school year (2026-27), the deadline to submit your retirement letter to the district and the BSCTA is January 1, 2027. I have attached and linked some helpful documents below to make the retirement process as easy as possible (PLEASE READ THEM ALL!).

I. NYSTRS/RETIREMENT PREP:

Click on the links below for specific retirement planning questions and answers:

      https://www.nystrs.org/Retirement-Planning/Ready-to-Retire

      https://www.nystrs.org/Retirement-Planning   

      https://www.nystrs.org/Retirement-Planning/Pension-Retirement-Education-Program   

      https://www.nystrs.org/Retirement-Planning/Retirement-Planning-FAQs  

II.  Bay Shore UFSD Retirement Details/Reminders:

• Please see the attached documents, including an editable letter to the district that may be used by anyone planning on retiring, effective June 2027.

• Feel free to set up a meeting with me at the BSCTA Office if you have any specific questions or concerns prior to completing your paperwork.  NOTE: A copy of every retirement letter must be emailed or delivered to the BSCTA office so they can be placed on file.

III. NYSTRS/PENSION/RETIREMENT WORKSHOP:

TBD