Retirement Process for GPISD Employees

Planning: 10-12 Months Before Retirement

• Use the retirement calculator in MyTRS to estimate benefits.
• Submit TRS Form 18 (found on the MyTRS website) to request an estimate of retirement benefits.
• Watch Member Education Videos and attend financial awareness sessions.
• Review retirement options and consider purchasing service credit if applicable.
• Schedule an appointment with a TRS Benefits Counselor for guidance by calling 1-800-223-8778 or visiting the MyTRS webpage.

Six Months Before Retirement

• Confirm eligibility for retirement by calling TRS at 1-800-223-8778.
• Request a retirement estimate and packet through MyTRS or by submitting TRS Form 18.
• Review your annual TRS statement to ensure accuracy.

30-60 Days Before Retirement

• Carefully review the TRS Retirement Packet and complete necessary forms.
• Submit all required forms to TRS.
• If applicable, consult with an investment advisor regarding 403(b) or 457(b) savings plans.
• Submit your retirement notice in writing to your campus Principal or Department Supervisor. Be certain to submit your notice of intent to retire within the timeframe established by Human Capital to be eligible for compensation for unused days - March 1st of the current year for all contract employees and April 1st of the current year for all non-contract employees. – humancapital@gpisd.org. 

Final Steps

Complete the Request for Separation from Service (Resignation or Retirement) form through GPISD’s Laserfiche digital workflow.

• log in using your GPISD Active Directory credentials. https://lfforms.gpisd.org/forms

Confirm your final paycheck and benefits details, including any unused leave payouts with the Payroll/Benefits Department – payroll@gpisd.org and insurance@gpisd.org.

• 10-month employees = last check in August / benefits end August 31st
• 11-month employees = last check in July / benefits end July 31st
• 12-month employees = last check in June / benefits end June 30th

Exit Procedures and Farewell

• Return district property – badges, keys to campus / department Supervisor.
• Return technology equipment.  Please read the Device Return, information here, Technology Services / Staff Device Return - Grand Prairie Independent School District

Important Note:

For questions regarding retirement benefits, eligibility, or individual circumstances, employees should contact the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) directly. GPISD does not provide personalized TRS guidance, and all TRS-related decisions should be discussed with TRS representatives.

TRS Contact Information:

• Website: www.trs.texas.gov
• Phone: 1-800-223-8778
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Central Time)