December 30, 2006
“MTRS Basic Training” for new payroll officials and business administrators

This morning program is designed specifically for business administrators with less than one year on the job and is devoted exclusively to the process of retirement administration and deduction reporting. It is not as in-depth as our summer series, which is designed for a more experienced audience and includes additional topics. Individuals who have more than one year of experience but feel they need a refresher or additional training are also encouraged to attend.

PROGRAM TOPICS
* Introduction to the MTRS
* Overview of common issues (the three retirement benefit options, death and disability benefits, and the effect of Workers’ Compensation on retirement)
* Eligibility standards and enrollment procedures
* Determining contribution rates and calculating deductions
* Reporting contributions
* Regular compensation
* Hiring retired teachers
* Members in military service

DATES AND LOCATIONS
The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and doors open at 8:30 a.m. for registration
* TUESDAY, JANUARY 23; CAMBRIDGE; MTRS office, One Charles Park, Cambridge
* WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24; CAMBRIDGE; MTRS office, One Charles Park, Cambridge
* THURSDAY, JANUARY 25; SPRINGFIELD; MTRS Western Regional office; 101 State Street, Suite 210
Directions to both of our offices are on our website at http://www.mass.gov/mtrs > Contact us.

TO REGISTER
Participation is limited to 30 people per session in Cambridge and 20 in Springfield. We will add more dates and locations if needed. BECAUSE OF SPACE LIMITATIONS, ADVANCE REGISTRATION VIA E-MAIL IS REQUIRED. To reserve a seat, e-mail the MTRS at mailto:empsup@trb.state.ma.us and tell us who will attend from your district. (Because of the limitations on the number of attendees, there will be NO online registration for these sessions.)

If you have any questions, please contact your district’s MTRS Employer Service Representative, e-mail the Employer Services unit at mailto:empsup@trb.state.ma.us, contact Richard Probert, Director of Employer Services, at 617-679-6878, or call us at 617-679-6895. We look forward to meeting new payroll administrators, and to beginning new working relationships!