Paid Family and Medical Leave
As of January 1, 2020, Washington employees who have worked 820 hours or more in the qualifying period and experienced a qualifying event have access to Paid Family and Medical Leave.
For more information please review the following documents:
WA Paid Family and Medical Leave - Benefit Guide
WA Paid Family and Medical Leave - Employer Notice
School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB)
As an employee of Port Townsend School District, you may be eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits through the SEBB program. In addition, you may participate in a flexible benefit plan, short term disability, and life insurance. You are also covered by the District's self-funded worker's compensation program.
If you have questions about your benefits please contact the payroll office at (360) 680-5755.
Benefit Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is set for the fall of each year and is conducted through the
SEBB [
School Employee Benefits Board] website. Dates for the fall 2024 open
enrollment period:
October 28, 2024 - November 25, 2024
All coverage is effective Jan 1st of each year.
SEBB Virtual Benefits Fair
Benefit fair content is updated each fall for open enrollment. Access SEBB Virtual Benefits Fair at the following link:
hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/virtual-benefits-fair-sebb
Summaries of Benefits and Coverage:
As of January 1, 2020, all Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD - Long Term Disability / Life & AD&D Insurance is now provided through the SEBB - School Employee Benefits Board SEBB. On the SEBB webpage you will find:
School Employee Enrollment Guide
- Eligibility and Enrollment
- Medical Plans and Benefits
- Dental Plans and Benefits
- Vision Plans and Benefits
- Plan Costs
Find a Provider
Help with your SEBB 'My Account' Login
SmartHealth Wellness Program
SEBB Program addressing appeals process
Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP):
The Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) is a supplemental retirement savings program (an IRC Section 457 plan) that offers you the opportunity to invest money toward securing the retirement you envision. DCP offers you an excellent opportunity to enhance your financial future through pre- tax deductions. For additional information please click on the link below.
403(b) Plan:
TSA Consulting Group, Inc, (TSACG) is the Third Party Administrator for Port Townsend School District's 403(b) plan. TSACG provides a variety of services to the district that relate to compliance and administration of the 403(b) plan. In December 2020, TSACG integrated with US OMNI and rebranded as US OMNI & TSACG Compliance Services.
You first contact your financial advisor and establish an account with the company you want to invest with, then complete a Salary Reduction Agreement. Return the agreement to the Payroll Office. Salary Reduction Agreements are available through the TSACG website. Deferrals to your account are pre-taxed. For more information connect to the link listed:
Department of Labor
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Employment Security Department
Human Rights Commission
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Miscellaneous Links
- DRS - Washington State Department of Retirement
- IRS - Internal Revenue Service
- HCA: Health Care Authority - Employee & Retiree Benefits
- SSA - Social Security Administration
- VEBA - Health Reimbursement Trust