BENEFIT SUMMARY
Information in this document is subect to change at any time without notice
PTS INSURANCE / RETIREMENT
403(b) Retirement Plan: TIAA
Medical
Dental and Vision
Basic Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long Term Disability
Short Term Disability
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 cost.
100% of Employee Only cost (HMO plan). 60-day waiting period. Average 30-50% of Employee/Dependent cost.
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 60% of monthly per-disability earnings. Max limits apply. Paid after 90 days elimination (waiting) period.
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
Supplemental Policies
Flexible Spending (FSA)
Medical / Dependent Care
Preferred Legal
Professional Development
Faculty Graduate Degree
Employee Program
Tuition Remission
On-Campus Meals
EAP Program (Employee Assistance
Wellness Program
Corporate Discounts
School Discount
Appreciation
Sick or Personal Absences:
Unpaid Leave (FMLA Compliant)
Jury Duty
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Vacation
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.
Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity or Confinement, Critical Illness, Cancer Protection. 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 Legal and Identity Theft Plan (est. $17/employee only or $24 employee/spouse).
OTHER BENEFITS (SUBSIDIZED BY EMPLOYER)
Faculty eligible for up to $500 per year. Allotment is not banked or accumulated each year. 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 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.
Working Advantage – Paycheck – provide discounted products and services. 60% savings on tickets, travel and shopping.
Employee receives 10% discount at Campus Store.
Movie tickets (when available) and holiday luncheons/dinners.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
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).
Pay continuation during period of service.
Over 30 Days (paid Holidays includes legal holidays and periods of school closure, and is an estimate subject to changing needs of the School).
3 Days.
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.
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
LEARNING
DEDICATION
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
HONOR
RESPECT
DIVERSITY
BALANCE
We respect the sacred and honor each individual as created in the image of God.
We Cultivate curiosity, creativity, innovation, and scholarship as the foundation of intellectual growth.
We maintain excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.
We promote collegial relationships between students, faculty, staff, and parents.
We encourage vision, initiative, and leadership, in serving each other, the greater community, and the world.
We recognize the importance of leading lives of conscience, and integrity.
We practice compassion, understanding, and respect the dignity of each human being.
We embrace differences among individuals while celebrating our common humanity.
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.