In order to separate from Plains ISD, you must submit a letter of
resignation to your principal or supervisor. The letter must be dated and
include the effective date of your separation, your signature, and the signature
of your principal or supervisor. Your separation letter should also list your
reason for leaving Plains ISD.
​If you are retiring through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS),
please contact them directly regarding the TRS requirements for retirement. You
may access their website via http://www.trs.state.tx.us or call 1-800-223-8778. Please note
that your separation is processed through PISD, but your retirement is processed
through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). TRS requires that specific
questions related to your retirement be addressed by TRS.
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Additional Information about the Separation Process:
- Employee ID Badge - Turn in your employee ID badge, and all
other District owned materials. District owned materials must be returned to
your principal or supervisor by your last day of employment.
- Service Records - For questions regarding service records, or to request your service records,
contact Human Resources at jwilliamson@plainsisd.net or 806-456-7401
- Retirement through TRS - If you are retiring through TRS,
you will receive a Notice of Final Deposit Before Retirement. This is also
referred to as the TRS 7 form. It will be sent directly to you from TRS after
you have requested retirement information. The TRS 7 form must be submitted to Jessica Williamson, PISD HR/ Benefits Specialist, for completion and submission to TRS.
Contact Payroll at jwilliamson@plainsisd.net or call
806-456-7401 if you have questions.
- TRS Refund - If you are interested in requesting a refund
of your TRS member contribution, you may download the TRS 6
form. The form must be signed and notarized and submitted/mailed directly by
you to TRS in Austin. Please note: This is not a requirement when you
separate from employment; however, it is an option.
- Benefits - If you have any questions regarding insurance
coverage (including COBRA), contact Jessica Williamson - HR/ Benefits Specialist.
- Paycheck – If you have questions regarding your last paycheck,
contact Jesenia Suarez at jsuarez@plainsisd.net
- Exit Survey - Your thoughts and opinions regarding your
time with the District are very important to us as we constantly strive to
improve Plains ISD. After your resignation has been accepted, you will receive
an exit survey for completion. We ask you complete the exit survey before the your scheduled exit interview. The exit survey is available on the district website located under Human Resources.We know your
time is valuable and we appreciate you completing the survey.
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We appreciate your service to the students of Plains ISD, and wish you the
best in your future endeavors.
The following form is for the use of Administration Only
PISD Separation Form