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, 2009 is:

• 10,799 active
• 2,655 inactive
• 721 terminated vested
• 5,910 retired

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.

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 $1,145 million as of June 30, 2009, compared with $1,501 million as of June 30, 2008. The system paid $91.4 million in retirement benefits during FY 2009.

Meeting Notices, Agenda and Minutes

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