Welcome to Windham Southwest Supervisory Union – Thank you for joining the WSWSU team!

New to the district? Here is what to expect….

At WSWSU, you’ll find a supportive community, growth opportunities, and a place where your contributions make a real difference. Explore these opportunities and take the first step toward a rewarding experience with us. We look forward to working with you! 

Depending on your role, you will be assigned employment forms as part of your new hire orientation. You can find them for review below. Please arrange to meet with our Human Resources Department for New Hire Paperwork. The HR Department is on the 2nd floor of the OSEC Building at 1 School Street in Wilmington, VT.  

If you haven’t already done so, you can schedule your fingerprinting appointment. However, before your appointment,  the Vermont Crime Information Center Fingerprint Authorization Certificate must be signed by an authorized representative from the WSWSU Central Office.  You will complete your Background Check Authorization and I-9 Form in person with the HR Department.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact our Human Resources Department at 802-464-1300 x119 or a member of the central office team: 

• Kattie Banis HR Specialist 802.464.1300 ext 119 

• Rebecca Williams Payroll Specialist 802.464.1300 ext 112

• Kristina Milici WSWSU Central Office Coordinator - 802-464-1300 

The Central Office is here to support your decisions if you need more information or assistance.

For more information about the federal W4, visit the IRS website. If you need assistance with choosing your tax withholdings, please visit the IRS Resource: Employee W4 Calculator. 

Recommendation of the Superintendent Teacher Form

Recommendation of the Superintendent Paraprofessional Form

Recommendation of the Superintendent Form for At-Will Hires

Please review the  Enrollment & Change Form,  FY ‘25 rate calculations  and the Non-Licensed & Licensed FY ’25 employee cost brochure associated with WSWSU’ Health Benefits Packet.

Please sign up for the Blue Cross of VT Member Resource Center at www.bcbsvt.com/MRC.  Once enrolled you will be able to:

• View your medical and pharmacy claims

• View your up-to-date deductible and out-of-pocket maximum status

• Price a prescription

• View your plan documents

• Change your Primary Care Physician

• Order a new ID card

• And more..

You will also have direct access to your HRA account to check on the status of a payment to your provider or check the balance of your HRA account.

Please note that each member over the age of 12 is required to have their own username and password.  Once enrolled any members can grant access to another family member.  This is based on federal privacy laws.

Still have questions? BCBS of Vermont goes a step FURTHER.

And as you navigate through the BCBS website and are still left with questions regarding the different plans and types, HRA vs HSA or FSA. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Human Resources Specialist Kattie Banis.

Visit Vehi to learn more about your health benefit options according to your employee segment.

Retirement Information Resources

403(b) 

We understand the importance of planning your financial future. You currently have four 403(b) vendor options for setting aside additional funds through payroll deductions in addition to the Vermont Retirement System Plan.

 Please click here for 403 (b) New Hire/Employee Information & Options.

Windham Southwest Supervisory Union is pleased to announce that enhancements have been made to the 403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement (SRA) process.

Please utilize the instruction below in our Employee Communication for important next steps once you have established an account with a vendor of choice.

 Effective now, election requests will be submitted through an online system. This system is provided by our 403(b) Plan Administrator, US OMNI and TSACG Compliance Services. (USOTCS). The online process eliminates the need for paper SRAs and allows 24-hour access for employees. All approved representatives of the District’s authorized investment provider companies will be able to assist employees with this online process. There are many benefits to the new SRA process:

•  Employees simply visit https://sra.tsacg.com to access the online system.

•  The system can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

•  Employees can start, change, or stop a 403(b) SRA at their convenience.

•  Employees receive immediate online confirmation that their request has been submitted.

•  Authorized Investment Provider Agents/Representatives can assist employees.

•  A list of authorized Investment Providers is available at www.tsacg.com.

Employee Communication & Instruction 

Vermont Retirement System Plan

Information on VSTERS and  VMERS can be found here through the VEHI Resources page or directly through the State Treasurer's Office.  Please visit the State of Vermont Office of the  State Treasurer Website  for more information on Retirement Systems.

Need Member Direct Instructions (VMERS & VSTERS).

Optional Insurance Coverage (Employer Paid) 

Life Insurance -Employer paid Group Term life insurance is available only to eligible full-time employees.

Madison Life Insurance & NIS by combined action offer proactive benefits in regards to insurance. Speak with our Human Resources Department if you have questions.

NIS New Hire Forms

Halifax - Readsboro - Stamford -TVUUSD - SU

Madison Life Change of Beneficiary Form

Optional Insurance Coverage (Employee Paid) 

Learn more about the different plans Aflac has to offer here or just click “Get Started” to schedule a time to talk with your benefits representative . 

Aflac 

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. fax:
   (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3. email:
   Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.