Paperwork required of upcoming retirees

Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Friday, February 3, 2012

Attention, FCPS employees who plan to retire after this school year: 

Certified employees

Certified employees planning to retire at the close of the 2011-2012 school year need to contact the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System for an application. Once you receive it:

  • Complete the employee portions.
  • Schedule a retirement conference with the FCPS Department of Human Resources by calling (859) 381-4118.
  • Submit the application to HR for completion of the employer portion prior to your conference.
  • A letter of retirement to the superintendent will be completed at the conference.  

June 1 retirees – Must submit an application to KTRS by May 1.

July 1 retirees - Must submit an application to KTRS by June 1.

Note: Appointments must be scheduled by May 9 in order for you to be included in this year’s Fayette County Public Schools retirement dinner, scheduled for May 19.

For salary estimates and retirement applications, contact:

Retirement counselors

Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System

479 Versailles Road

Frankfort, KY 40601

(800) 618-1687 or www.ktrs.ky.gov

Classified employees

Classified employees planning to retire at the close of the 2011-2012 school year must file a retirement application (Form 6000) with the County Employees’ Retirement System. Contact that office for an application and to discuss your options. Once you receive the application:

  • Complete the employee portions.
  • Schedule a retirement conference with the FCPS Human Resources Department by calling (859) 381-4118.
  • Submit the application to HR for completion of the employer portion prior to your conference.
  • A letter of retirement to the superintendent will be completed at the conference.

Note: Appointments must be scheduled by May 9 in order for you to be included in this year’s Fayette County Public Schools retirement dinner, scheduled for May 19.

For an application or additional information, contact:

Retirement counselors

County Employees’ Retirement System

Perimeter Park West

1260 Louisville Road

Frankfort, KY 40601

(800) 928-4646 or www.kyret.ky.gov