Retirement System
The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for classified “new members” hired on or after January 1, 2013.
- Tier 1 – PERS 2.5% @ 55 plan for defined classic members. Members pay 8% as a pre-tax contribution effective 1/3/2021.
- Tier 2 – PERS 2% @ 60 plan for applicants currently employed by a PERS agency, or defined classic members. Members pay 7% as a pre-tax contribution effective 1/5/2020.
- Tier 3 – PERS 2% @ 62 plan for applicants not employed by a PERS agency, or defined new members. New members pay 7.25% as pre-tax contribution effective 7/1/2023. This rate is subject to change.
District employees do not contribute to Social Security.