“OOPS! I MISSED THE BUS” PICNIC
The 1st annual YCPASR Membership Picnic was held on Tuesday, September 3, from 11:00 am– 1:00pm at Christ Church on Main Street in Jacobus. A truant officer would have caught 30 missing school that day, all celebrating in one place. Here are some incriminating photos of the fun and games:
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Pennsylvania School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) Annuitants Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA) Update
The contact information for York County's two state senators can be found at the 1st attachment
PASR has shared a Talking Points paper and Pennsylvania House Bill (HB) 1416 from 2023 that we should encourage our state senators to pass this is year. The Talking Points and HB 1416 appear below as the 2nd and 3rd attachments:
The contact information for York County's two state senators can be found at the 1st attachment
PASR has shared a Talking Points paper and Pennsylvania House Bill (HB) 1416 from 2023 that we should encourage our state senators to pass this is year. The Talking Points and HB 1416 appear below as the 2nd and 3rd attachments:
| York County's State Senator Contact Information |
| PASR COLA Talking Points January 2024 |
| Pennsylvania HB 1416 from 2023 |
Interested in PASR benefits? Don’t know where to start? CLICK HERE for a brief video explanation!
YCPASR Letter to the Editor "Appreciation for School Personnel" published in the York Sunday News, May 29, 2022
YCPASR March Membership Meeting
The March 7, 2022 meeting is in person at the Wyndham at 9:00. The Newsletter you will receive in a few weeks will have all the details
BJs Membership Benefit
Please note this is a special offer for new BJ’s members only, separate from the current PASR/BJ’s offer and must be completed online. You will need your state license number or verification documentation to confirm your legal identity and experience in education. (Note, you do not have to be a member of PASR for this benefit.) The $55 membership cost is reduced to $25 and you receive a $20 voucher to spend in the store.
See below for instructions and the flyer.
See below for instructions and the flyer.
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2021 Educational Support Awards Presented
The Educational Support Committee of YCPASR processed the applications for the two scholarships awarded this year.
2021's scholarship winners were:
The Educational Support Committee of YCPASR processed the applications for the two scholarships awarded this year.
2021's scholarship winners were:
- Mary Ryer, 2021 graduate of Central York High School and will be attending Bloomsburg University.
- Lydia Eifert, 2021 graduate of Dover Area High School and will be attending Millersville University.
PASR Dental and Vision Insurance Programs
Information regarding the PASR insurance programs can be found by clicking here.
Please note that after June 1st there will be a rate increase.
Please note that after June 1st there will be a rate increase.
Information about PSERS
Due to recent news about issues involving the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS), the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) Board of Directors provided a statement regarding PSERS pensions in retirement on May 26, 2021. Since PASR represents only retirees and not active members, an issue involving alleged malfeasance at PSERS significantly impacts our members and their livelihoods. PASR’s full statement is posted below. Please note that PASR and PSERS are separate operations without any direct connection, therefore the investigation does not directly involve PASR.
The PSERS investigation will take time to run its course, and we must respect that process. It is important to note that the average federal grand jury investigation usually takes anywhere from 12 to 18 months to complete. PASR will closely follow this issue and they are committed to providing factual updates as the investigation progresses.
Eric Mueller
YCPASR Member Benefits & Services Chair
Due to recent news about issues involving the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS), the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) Board of Directors provided a statement regarding PSERS pensions in retirement on May 26, 2021. Since PASR represents only retirees and not active members, an issue involving alleged malfeasance at PSERS significantly impacts our members and their livelihoods. PASR’s full statement is posted below. Please note that PASR and PSERS are separate operations without any direct connection, therefore the investigation does not directly involve PASR.
The PSERS investigation will take time to run its course, and we must respect that process. It is important to note that the average federal grand jury investigation usually takes anywhere from 12 to 18 months to complete. PASR will closely follow this issue and they are committed to providing factual updates as the investigation progresses.
Eric Mueller
YCPASR Member Benefits & Services Chair
| PASR's Statement on PSERS 26 May 2021 |
PASR Press release
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PASR donated over $30,000 to "Feeding Pennsylvania."
YCPASR donated $500 to the York County food bank.
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Honoring Veterans
A Statement from PASR:
PASR Statement on Racial Justice
July 29, 2020
In these days of continued social change, The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR), denounces racism in all its forms. We wish to acknowledge the pain and anger being expressed by People of Color in protests around the country from years of unequal treatment. We also denounce inequality in any form as well as violence against any minority group in the United States. We support and practice empathy and understanding of different points of view. PASR also recognizes that the diversity of our members and the citizens of this country is one of our greatest strengths.
July 29, 2020
In these days of continued social change, The Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR), denounces racism in all its forms. We wish to acknowledge the pain and anger being expressed by People of Color in protests around the country from years of unequal treatment. We also denounce inequality in any form as well as violence against any minority group in the United States. We support and practice empathy and understanding of different points of view. PASR also recognizes that the diversity of our members and the citizens of this country is one of our greatest strengths.
2020 Educational Support Awards Presented
The Educational Support Committee of YCPASR received twenty-six applications for the two scholarships awarded this year. Of the seventeen school districts in York County, there were eleven different districts represented.
2020's scholarship winners were:
When luncheons were cancelled in May and September, the committee delivered the checks, balloons and flowers to them at their residences.
The committee also selected the winners of the Loretta Woodson Award. Two members of the City of York School District staff will be presented at a later date with plaques and a grant to be used in their classroom.
2020's Loretta Woodson recipients are:
The Educational Support Committee of YCPASR received twenty-six applications for the two scholarships awarded this year. Of the seventeen school districts in York County, there were eleven different districts represented.
2020's scholarship winners were:
- Isabelle Oropeza, 2020 graduate of Hanover High School, who will attend Penn State University.
- Ashley Krueger, 2020 graduate of Eastern York High School, who will attend Millersville University.
When luncheons were cancelled in May and September, the committee delivered the checks, balloons and flowers to them at their residences.
The committee also selected the winners of the Loretta Woodson Award. Two members of the City of York School District staff will be presented at a later date with plaques and a grant to be used in their classroom.
2020's Loretta Woodson recipients are:
- Brandi Jennings, a teacher at Ferguson School
- Madeline Torres Ocasio, a support staff member at William Penn High School.