You are automatically enrolled in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) if you are working in a full-time position or working half-time or greater in a regularly established position. You are not eligible for retirement if you are working half-time or less, working in a temporary position or working as a substitute. The School Board of Alachua County pays your retirement benefit for you.

You must elect either the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan within 6 months of your hire date.  You will receive your New Employee Choice Kit in the mail between the second and third month of employment.

To find out your years of service you have, or to request an estimate, please call FRS at 888-738-2252 option #2.

If you are interested in joining DROP or wish to retire please contact the retirement office at 955-7654, ext. 371 after you have called FRS to find out your years of service.