PTS Benefits-Summary

BENEFIT SUMMARY Information in this document is subect to change at any time without notice

PTS INSURANCE / RETIREMENT Employer contributes 8% of all gross compensation (salary, stipends, bonus): 100% vested after 3 years. No employee match required.

100% of Employee Only cost (HMO plan). 60-day waiting period. Average 50-80% of Employee/Dependent Medical cost.

100% of Employee Only cost (HMO plan). 60-day waiting period. Average 30-50% of Employee/Dependent Dental and Vision cost.

Basic Term Life and Accidental 100% of Employee cost – 60 day waiting period. Coverage is 2 times employee base annual earnings to a maximum of $500,000. First $150k offered on a Guaranteed Issue basis (without health questions or Death and Dismemberment 403(b) Retirement Plan: TIAA

Long Term Disability

60% of monthly per-disability earnings. Max limits apply. Paid after 90 days elimination (waiting) period.

Short Term Disability

66.67% of basic weekly per-disability earnings. Max limits apply. Paid after 7 days elimination (waiting) period.

VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE (NOT EMPLOYER SUBSIDIZED) Voluntary Life and Accidental Death

Coverage available in $10k increments up to 7 times employee annual salary or $500k max with $150k available on a guarantee issue basis. Voluntary available for spouse and child. Rates vary.

Supplemental Policies

Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity or Confinement, Critical Illness, Cancer Protection.

Flexible Spending (FSA) Medical / Dependent Care

Allows employee to set aside money before taxes to use on eligible healthcare and Dependent care expenses. IRS limits: $3,300/$5,000. Limits subject to change by IRS

Preferred Legal

Legal and Identity Theft Plan (est. $17/employee only or $24 employee/spouse).

OTHER BENEFITS (SUBSIDIZED BY EMPLOYER) Professional Development

Faculty eligible for up to $500 per year. Allotment is not banked or accumulated each year.

Faculty Graduate Degree Employee Program

Opportunity to apply for $2,000/year funding for advanced degree employees. Cumulative amount not to exceed $10k.

95% Tuition only for employees’ children (biological and/or legal adopted). 1 year waiting period. Eligible to apply for need- based Financial Aid through Clarity Tuition during waiting period. Books/Uniform/Laptop not

Tuition Remission On-Campus Meals EAP Program (Employee Assistance Wellness Program

Breakfast and lunch approx $1,800/year tax free benefit.

Guidance Resources – Provide confidential support/resources: Legal/Financial/Personal Issues.

Massages, Biometric Screening, Fitbit Challenges, Zumba, Yoga, Bootcamp workouts.

Corporate Discounts

Working Advantage – Paycheck – provide discounted products and services. 60% savings on tickets, travel and shopping.

School Discount

Employee receives 10% discount at Campus Store.

Appreciation

Movie tickets (when available) and holiday luncheons/dinners.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO) Sick or Personal Absences: Unpaid Leave (FMLA Compliant)

Faculty 8 days. All other Employees: 10 days; Allowed to bank up to 30 days unused PTO for FMLA/emergencies.

Up to 12 weeks (Family Medical Leave Act).

Jury Duty

Pay continuation during period of service.

Paid Holidays

Over 30 Days (paid Holidays includes legal holidays and periods of school closure, and is an estimate subject to changing needs of the School).

Bereavement Leave

3 Days.

Vacation

2–4 weeks based on years of service (exclude Faculty). 180 school days/over 30 days holidays and breaks.

Support/Admin staff summer hours 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

Revised January 2025

OUR MISSION Palmer Trinity is an Episcopal school dedicated to promoting academic excellence and inspiring students to lead lives of virtue, humanity, and spirit.

PHILOSOPHY Providing a supportive, inclusive environment for students, we emphasize academic distinction, ethical global citizenship, and character. As members of the greater community, we educate students to lead lives of honor and social responsibility. Palmer Trinity School is committed to diversity and includes students with a range of academic interests, as well as students from diverse ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES SPIRITUALITY

We respect the sacred and honor each individual as created in the image of God.

LEARNING

We Cultivate curiosity, creativity, innovation, and scholarship as the foundation of intellectual growth.

DEDICATION

We maintain excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.

COMMUNITY

We promote collegial relationships between students, faculty, staff, and parents.

SERVICE

We encourage vision, initiative, and leadership, in serving each other, the greater community, and the world.

HONOR

We recognize the importance of leading lives of conscience, and integrity.

RESPECT

We practice compassion, understanding, and respect the dignity of each human being.

DIVERSITY

We embrace differences among individuals while celebrating our common humanity.

BALANCE

We honor the unity of mind, body and spirit.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT Respecting the School’s Episcopal practices and traditions rooted in Judeo-Christian beliefs and ethics.

AS A SCHOOL COMMUNITY WE COMMIT TO: • Providing an environment inspired by the traditions and practices of Episcopal schools.

• Providing a safe and healthy environment for students by maintaining appropriate behavioral expectation and high ethical standards.

• Employing professionals of solid character and expertise who are loyal to the mission of the School.

• Creating a stimulating, innovative, and intellectually challenging academic environment.

• Communicating timely and appropriately.

• Preparing students to succeed at an institution of higher learning.

• Maintaining an environment that ensures a collaborative partnership with your child.

AS FACULTY AND STAFF WE COMMIT TO: • Supporting and upholding the mission, philosophy, and values of the School.

• Recognizing and cultivating the potential in every student.

• Creating a supportive environment that is developmentally and academically appropriate.

• Supporting decisions and policies determined by the Administration.

• Fulfilling our obligations as stipulated in the employee contract and outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Striving for on-going professional development.

• Engaging in responsible and respectful digital citizenship.

Revised January 2025