Association of Keene Classroom Assistants
Keene Association of Keene Classroom Assistants are contracted to work under three definitions of employee status.
- Full-time Association of Keene Classroom Assistants - 1200 or more scheduled annual hours
- Regular Association of Keene Classroom Assistants - 990 or more scheduled annual hours, but less than 1200 scheduled hours annually
- Part-time Association of Keene Classroom Assistants - less than 990 scheduled annual hours
The first ninety (90) calendar days of employment as a Keene tutor is considered a probationary period to permit the district to determine a new employee's fitness and adaptability for the work required. Life insurance and the LTD program do not go into effect until the first of the month following a 90 day probationary period. Medical insurance, if elected, is effective the first of the month following 60 days.
Regular Keene Association of Keene Classroom Assistants working thirty (30) or more hour hours per week shall be paid seven (7) holidays each school year. The paid holidays are Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, Day after Christmas, New Years Day, and Martin Luther King Day. Holiday time does not count as work time for the purposes of benefits calculations. In addition, regular tutors are eligible for sick leave, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, enrollment in the District sponsored medical plan as described below, and Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts.
Finally, all Keene Association of Keene Classroom Assistants must enroll in direct deposit; and may elect to enroll in the District sponsored 403(b) plan through Fidelity.
Regular Keene Association of Keene Classroom Assistants working thirty (30) or more hour hours per week shall be paid seven (7) holidays each school year. The paid holidays are Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, Day after Christmas, New Years Day, and Martin Luther King Day. Holiday time does not count as work time for the purposes of benefits calculations. In addition, regular tutors are eligible for sick leave, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, enrollment in the District sponsored medical plan as described below, and Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts.
Finally, all Keene Association of Keene Classroom Assistants must enroll in direct deposit; and may elect to enroll in the District sponsored 403(b) plan through Fidelity.
Benefit Policies/Bargaining Agreements
Insurance
Insurance Choices
Listed below are all of the medical and dental insurance plans currently offered to employees in SAU 29. However, your district/group may only offer some of the choices shown. Currently, Keene Association of Keene Classroom Assistants regularly scheduled 30 hours or more a week, are offered a choice of two medical plans: AB20 (HMO) and AB15/40 (IPED).
For a comprehensive comparison sheet of the health plans offered please click here.
The federal healthcare reform law, PPACA, requires the school district to make available to all employees who are enrolled in, or eligible to be enrolled in the District's insurance, with a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). The SBC describes the plan benefits and coverage, including prescription coverage for each of the medical plans offered. The format of the SBC is designed to allow employees to compare benefits and coverage among the various health insurance plans offered. Please be aware that the SBC does not replace Anthem's Medical Plan Summaries as listed below. To obtain copies of the SBC's, please click here.
For a comprehensive comparison sheet of the health plans offered please click here.
The federal healthcare reform law, PPACA, requires the school district to make available to all employees who are enrolled in, or eligible to be enrolled in the District's insurance, with a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). The SBC describes the plan benefits and coverage, including prescription coverage for each of the medical plans offered. The format of the SBC is designed to allow employees to compare benefits and coverage among the various health insurance plans offered. Please be aware that the SBC does not replace Anthem's Medical Plan Summaries as listed below. To obtain copies of the SBC's, please click here.
Insurance Costs
Employee deductions for medical and dental are taken on a pre-tax basis throughout the year. To view the Employer and employee costs for medical and dental insurance, please click below.
Click here to be directed to the HealthTrust's Resources page to find the forms needed to enroll in SAU 29's medical and/or dental insurance. Once at this webpage, scroll down to Medical and Dental Enrollment. Print out the "Medical and/or Dental Application and Change Form". NOTE: SAU 29 offers both medical and dental insurance through the HealthTrust, so any changes must be made on the Medical and/or Dental Application and Change Form; please do not complete the Dental Application and Change form.
Flex Spending
SECTION 125 - FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Plan Year July 1st – June 30th
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set money aside on a pre-tax basis to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare and/or dependent care expenses. For complete information on these tax saving plans, click on either the HealthCare Savings Account Brochure or the Dependent Care Savings Account brochure below.
Starting July 1st, staff may elect an annual election for a Flexible Health Care Savings account of $200 minimum up to $1,000 maximum.
An annual election for a Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account is allowed at $200 minimum up to $5,000 maximum.
Further information, along with the FSA debit card feature, reimbursement and direct deposit forms may be found at the HealthTrust website by clicking here and scrolling to Flexible Spending (FSA): If you wish to participate in an FSA account, please fill out the applicable enrollment form below and return to Human Resources no later than 25 days after your hire date or prior to the start of a new July 1st plan year. A NEW FSA ENROLLMENT FORM MUST BE COMPLETED EVERY YEAR - enrollment in the next plan year is not automatic.
Starting July 1st, staff may elect an annual election for a Flexible Health Care Savings account of $200 minimum up to $1,000 maximum.
An annual election for a Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account is allowed at $200 minimum up to $5,000 maximum.
Further information, along with the FSA debit card feature, reimbursement and direct deposit forms may be found at the HealthTrust website by clicking here and scrolling to Flexible Spending (FSA): If you wish to participate in an FSA account, please fill out the applicable enrollment form below and return to Human Resources no later than 25 days after your hire date or prior to the start of a new July 1st plan year. A NEW FSA ENROLLMENT FORM MUST BE COMPLETED EVERY YEAR - enrollment in the next plan year is not automatic.
Retirement Benefits
403(b) Plan
NH School Administrative Unit 29 is pleased to partner with Fidelity Investments as our exclusive provider of investment options and record keeping services for the SAU 29 403(b) plan.
Life and Disability
Life Insurance
Term life insurance, with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) is offered to an eligible employee at no cost through the Maddison National Life Insurance Company and administered by HealthTrust. Association of Keene Classroom Assistants have a life benefit amount of three times (3x) annual salary rounded to the nearest thousand. Life insurance goes into effect the first of the month following 90 days of calendar employment. The life benefit remains in effect until an employee either retires or resigns. Upon initial eligibility for the District paid term life insurance, please complete the following enrollment form, sign and date and return to Human Resources: Life and Beneficiary Designation Form
Following is the Life Insurance Policy to print for your records.
Please note you must be logged into your SAU 29 google account to view the life insurance and LTD policies.
Long Term Disability
Long-term disability insurance is offered by the District at no cost to all eligible employees. Long-term disability (LTD) is paid as a monthly benefit by our insurance carrier at 60% of your pre-disability earnings. The benefit waiting period for long-term disability is the later of: a) 90 days; or b) the date your accumulated sick leave ends, if applicable.
Please note you must be logged into your SAU 29 google account to view the life insurance and LTD policies.
Please note you must be logged into your SAU 29 google account to view the life insurance and LTD policies.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life can bring uncertainties, worries, and stress, but there is help! Life Resources is our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, and they have a FREE referral service to help with life’s challenges. This service is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and it’s completely confidential.
The Employee Assistance Program is a service provided by our insurer providing services to ALL SAU 29 employees and their household members, regardless of insurance eligibility. This program is designed to assist employees and their loved ones in maintaining their work life balance. Services provided include but are not limited to assistance for health-impacting life stressors not covered by traditional medical plans including: behavioral health therapy, legal and financial consultations, support in obtaining caregiver support/access, educational and professional development, etc.
Please see the below linked flyer that describes our EAP, as well as a flyer that instructs you on how to access the new APP they have created.
The Employee Assistance Program is a service provided by our insurer providing services to ALL SAU 29 employees and their household members, regardless of insurance eligibility. This program is designed to assist employees and their loved ones in maintaining their work life balance. Services provided include but are not limited to assistance for health-impacting life stressors not covered by traditional medical plans including: behavioral health therapy, legal and financial consultations, support in obtaining caregiver support/access, educational and professional development, etc.
Please see the below linked flyer that describes our EAP, as well as a flyer that instructs you on how to access the new APP they have created.