BENEFIT |
REQUIREMENT(S) |
EXPLANATION |
MORE INFO.. |
RETIREMENT: PENSION PLAN: Regular Class: 8.69% of salary Special Risk: 19.76% of salary |
Regular employee. |
Vested after 6 years of contribution. Defined contribution based on salary. Fixed benefit at retirement. |
Retirement Guide 2002 Ed. 1-850-488-6491 |
RETIREMENT: INVESTMENT PLAN: Regular Class: 8.69% of salary Special Risk: 19.76% of salary |
Regular employee. |
Vested after 1 year in the Plan. Defined contribution based on salary. Employee allocates the contributions among various investment funds. Benefit depends on investment gains/losses. |
1-866-446-9377 |
DROP Deferred Retirement Option Program |
“Normal Retirement Date”: Age 62 or 30 years of service (Special Risk: Age 55 or 25 years of service). Must be fully vested. |
Program that allows employee to retire without terminating employment for up to 5 years. |
Retirement Guide 2004 Ed. |
GROUP HEALTH |
Effective after 60 days of employment; must be regular, 25+ hpw employee. |
Includes major medical, pharmaceutical, EAP (see below), $20,000 Life Insurance Policy. Dental & Vision Coverage are optional. |
Benefit Plan Handbook Revised 1/1/07 |
ANNUAL LEAVE |
Salary, regular employee, 20+ hpw employee-prorated. |
13 days per year (increased with years of service), max carryover 40 days. |
PPP Section 7.01 |
ANNUAL LEAVE PAYOUT |
Excess of 40 working days of leave. |
On 4/1 of each FY: Time earned in excess will be paid at rate of pay in effect on 4/1. |
PPP Section 7.01C (1) |
SICK LEAVE |
Salary, regular employee, 20+ hpw employee-prorated. |
13 days per year; must wait 90 days before use. |
PPP Section 7.02 |
SICK LEAVE PAYOUT |
Excess of 480 hours of sick leave. |
On 9/30 of each FY: Time earned in excess (up to 52 hours) will be paid at rate of pay in effect on 9/30. |
PPP Section 7.07 (A) |
HOLIDAYS |
Salary employee. |
12 days per year. |
PPP Section 6.01 |
FUNERAL LEAVE |
None. |
2 days; immediate family member. |
PPP Section 7.05 |
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE |
Eligible after 1 year; 25+ hpw employee. |
Full paid tuition, lab fees, on line access fees & distance learning fees; must be job related; portion of textbooks paid |
PPP Section 2.11 |
SICK LEAVE POOL |
Eligible after 1 year; 25+ hpw employee. |
640 hrs lifetime maximum. |
Admin Inst 4702 & PPP Sec 7.02D |
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT |
Eligible after 1 year; must have wkd 1,250 hrs immediately preceding leave. |
Up to 12 weeks protected leave; paid employee health benefits for leave without pay. |
PPP Section 8.05 |
PAYROLL DEDUCTION |
None. |
Keys Federal and Southernmost Credit Union; Savings, checking, Xmas Club, etc. |
Contact Human Resources Rep |
DIRECT DEPOSIT |
None. |
Savings or Checking Account; Bank of choice |
Contact Human Resources Rep |
DEFERRED COMPENSATION |
None. |
Tax Deferred Savings; invest stocks/mutual funds. |
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THEME PARK DISCOUNTS |
None. |
Adventure Island, Kennedy Space Center, Busch Gardens, Sea World, Universal Studios, Hotel Discounts. |
Contact Human Resources Rep |
IN-HOUSE PROMOTION |
Must work 6 months in current position. |
Eligible first 7 days of opening. |
PPP Section 2.13 |
YEARS OF SERVICE AWARD |
Eligible after 5 years of career service employment. |
Pin, monetary award. |
PPP Section 2.15B |
DOMESTIC PARTNER |
Must meet specific criteria. |
Defined significant other – eligible for same benefits equal to spouse. |
PPP Section 14.02 |
CAREER SERVICE |
Satisfactory completion of 1 yr prob period; Salary, regular, 25+ hpw employee. |
Wrongly suspended without pay, discharged, receive reduction in pay or demotion: right to appeal to Board. |
PPP Section 1.01 |
EMPLOYEE MONTH/YEAR |
Must have held current position 3+ months. |
Plaque and savings bond; 4% salary increase Employee of the Year. |
Admin Inst 4000 & PPP Sect 2.15A |
SAVINGS BONDS |
None. |
Series “I” & Series “EE”. Minimum $50 bond per pay day. |
Contact Human Resources |
MENTORING & TUTORING |
Training as designated by School Board Representative. |
1 hour per week Administrative Leave to mentor a qualified youth. Resolution #100-2000. Approved BOCC 3/15/00. |
PPP 8.01 K Contact School |
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
None. |
Provides confidential, no cost professional assistance to help employees and their families resolve problems that adversely affect their personal lives and job performance. |
1-800-272-7252 |
FLEX TIME/ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE |
Alternative Work Schedule: Division Director discretion. FlexTime: Department Head Approval. |
Allows longer work days, shorter work weeks and flexible work hours for the department’s and/or employee’s benefit. |
PPP 5.01 H & I Admin Inst 4705.8 |
SECTION 125 |
25+ hpw employee. Eligible for deductions pertaining to insurance coverage. |
Allows payroll deduction for insurance coverage to be taken from your paycheck before taxes are computed. |
Group Insurance Office |
CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM |
Certification program must meet certain criteria according to position requirements. Must have prior approval. |
Awards $1500.00 salary increase to employee upon completion of certification program. |
Human Resources Office |
