No. 505

Date:

September 1, 2000

To:

All employees covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Division and Department Heads

Subject:

PERS PRERETIREMENT WORKSHOPS

Department and/or
Persons Concerned:

All employees covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System

Reference:

None

Brief Explanation:

San Diego City Schools is sponsoring retirement planning workshops for employees covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). All employees covered by PERS are eligible to attend a retirement workshop.

During the workshop, members will receive information on all PERS issues related to planning for retirement, the retirement process, and postretirement considerations. A PERS representative will explain how a retirement allowance is calculated with an emphasis on selecting the best retirement date.

All workshops will be held at the PERS office located at 7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 350. A schedule indicating the date and time for each of the workshops is shown below. Attendance for each workshop is limited to 25 (including spouses). Reservations are required. To make a reservation or for information about the workshop, employees should call the San Diego PERS office at (619) 220-7200. Please call early because classes fill up quickly.

Tuesday	September 19, 2000	5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Thursday	September 21, 2000	3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursday	October 5, 2000	9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday	October 25, 2000	5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday	November 7, 2000	9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday	November 29, 2000	3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Attendance at a workshop is voluntary. Employees who wish to attend must make arrangements with their supervisor if release time is needed.

	Deberie L. Gomez Deputy Administrative Officer
APPROVED: Henry E. Hurley Chief Administrative Officer