The Vermont State Teachers' Retirement System (VSTRS) is the public pension plan provided by the State of Vermont for State teachers. It was created in 1947 and is governed by Vermont Statute Title 16, Chapter 55.The membership as of June 30, 2010 is:

• 10,123 active
• 2,675 inactive
• 647 terminated vested
• 7,005 retired

Important Notice: Changes to Teachers' Retirement

Learn more about these changes to the pension benefits and access to health care coverage in retirement effective July 1, 2010. 

Learn More About Specific Group Plans

• Group C for public school teachers employed within the State of Vermont on or after to July 1, 1990. If you were hired before July 1, 1990 and were in Group B on July 1, 1990 you are now in Group C.
• Group A for public school teachers employed within the State of Vermont prior to July 1, 1981 and elected to remain in Group A.
• 403(b) Plan, a Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement savings program for employees of Vermont's public school districts.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the administration of the system, which includes the management of the assets of the retirement fund as well as the administration of the benefits and record keeping for the membership. The market value of the fund was $1,520 million as of June 30, 2011, compared with $1,305 million as of June 30, 2010. The system paid $117 million in retirement benefits during fiscal year 2011.

Meeting Notices, Agenda and Minutes

Learn who your VSTRS board members are and get details on upcoming meeting dates and minutes. More