Notes from TASB/TASA Annual Convention
Retire/Rehire: Where Are We Now and Is It Still Worth It?
1) Where Are We Now: Since 2001 the legislature has made it progressively more difficult for retired teachers to return to work. No action was taken by the last legislature in this regard. District who employ retired educators have to pay penalties in the range of 15 to 17 percent when they hire retired teachers. The aging “Baby Boomers” will result in ever increasing numbers of teachers reaching retirement age.2) YES, Retire/Rehire is still worth it. Districts should always exercise all options to provide the best instructional program for students and this includes using master teachers who are retired.
3) The consensus opinion is that using a third part employer (JR3 is the only one mentioned by name) is the best way for a district to utilize retired teachers.
4) JR3 employees are “at will” employees of JR3 and JR3 is an “at will” contractor to the district.
5) Districts should ask JR3 to indemnify the district, which JR3 is willing to do if the district follows the provisions of the contract.
6) Section 22.051 of the Education Code provides JR3 employees with the same immunities as district employees.
7) With JR3, the retired master teachers can return to the classroom while the district realizes up to 17 percent savings.
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