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Saving for Retirement

QACPS offers two savings options for retirement: The Maryland State Retirement Plan and an optional 403b Savings Plan. If you need additional information, please contact our Benefits Specialist, Theresa Steinhice, at 410-758-2403, ext. 227 or email theresa.steinhice@qacps.org.

Maryland State Retirement System

All employees working 500 hours or more in a school year are enrolled in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. New employees are required to contribute 7% of their annual salary to the plan. Benefits include a death benefit which provides payment of 100% of annual salary to one’s designated beneficiary, plus disability and service retirement. For more details on the plan and to download forms, visit the Maryland Retirement website at www.sra.state.md.us.

If you are considering retirement, you may wish to attend one of the Pre-Retirement Planning Seminars. Please click HERE for the (NEW) 2020 schedule and registration form. Note: Space is limited for each session so please register early!

403 (b) Tax Sheltered Annuity

The 403(b) Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that allows full-time employees to save for retirement through pre-tax payroll deductions. To enroll and learn more about your options, feel free to contact any of our approved vendors listed on page 23 of our Benefits Guide.

Thinking about retirement? These Maryland State Retirement video clips will help answer your questions.

Personal State of Benefits (PSB)
Employee's and Teachers' Pension System
Employees' and Teachers' Reformed Pension System
Leave of Absence
Leaving Employment
Refunds
Disability Retirement
Choosing an Allowance Option
Preparing for Retirement

Unused Sick Leave
Reemployment After Retirement

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Anne’s County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. • Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Vanessa Bass, Director of Human Resources, vanessa.bass@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 176. • Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans, Director of Student Services, starke.evans@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 154. • Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, joeleen.smith@qacps.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 131. • Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Vanessa Bass, Director of Human Resources, vanessa.bass@qacs.org or 410-758-2403 ext. 176. Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, 202 Chesterfield Ave, Centreville, Maryland 21617.