PAYROLL

NOTE ABOUT W-4 FORMS

There have been significant changes to the new W-4 form. There are no more allowances due to changes in the law. Current employees are not required to submit a new W-4; however, if they choose to make changes, they must use the new form. All employees hired after January 1, 2020 must use the new form. Please read the new W-4 form carefully before completing it. To aid in completing the new W-4, please see  https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator 

 

More information: 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-on-the-2020-form-w-4 

PAYROLL STAFF FORMS

Complete these forms and return them to Tammy Lutz (tlutz@fwsu.org) or Sheryl Brodie (sbrodie@fwsu.org) unless otherwise noted below. (Fillable PDFs - please download the form and open it in your PDF reader to enter info digitally)

  • W4 Form - Federal (2026) (Fillable PDF)

  • W4 Form - State of VT (Fillable PDF)

  • Name/Address Change

    • If you have a name or address change, please email Tammy Lutz (tlutz@fwsu.org) or Sheryl Brodie (sbrodie@fwsu.org).

      Name changes require a copy of your signed Social Security card with your new name.

  • 403B Salary Reduction Agreement Form (Fillable PDF)

  • ​403B Beneficiary Change Form (Fillable PDF)

    • Complete the form and return as directed at the bottom of the form.

  • If you need a plan sponsor signature, please contact:

    • Sheryl Brodie at 802-370-3113 ext. 41160 or

    • Tammy Lutz at 802-370-3113 ext. 41140

  • Retirement Account Exchange, Transfer, or Rollover Request Form (Fillable PDF)

    • This form is needed if you are a current FWSU employee and want to rollover/withdraw funds to Aspire.

      This form and all required supporting documents can be uploaded through the form submission tool at www.aspireonline.com/resources/forms-submission-tool.

      • If you do not know which custodian is applicable to your account, please call Aspire Customer Service at 866-634-5873.

  • 403B Separation of Service Packet (Fillable PDF)

    • This form is needed if you are a former FWSU employee and want to rollover funds from Aspire. This form and all required supporting documents can be uploaded through the form submission tool.

      • If you need further assistance, please call Aspire Customer Service at 866-634-5873.

      • The plan number for Aspire is 3207.

   

PAYROLL RESOURCES

Human resources and payroll information for current employees in FWSU.

VSTRS Rates - FY26

VSTRS is the Mandatory Vermont State Teachers Retirement System for any employee working as a Teacher or Administrator with a Vermont Teaching License.  These employees are Teachers, Nurses, SLPs, Principals, Superintendents, etc.  

Contribution Rates are based on an 8-tiered system, based on the member's Base Salary as of 7/1/2025, so for FY26 the VSTRS Contribution Rates are as follows: 

" If your FY26 base salary is ________, your contribution rate is________"

  1. At or below $40,000 - 6.15%

  2. $40,000.01 to $50,000 - 6.20%

  3. $50,000.01 to $60,000 - 6.30%

  4. $60,000.01 to $70,000 - 6.40%

  5. $70,000.01 to $80,000 - 6.55%

  6. $80,000.01 to $90,000 - 6.80%

  7. $90,000.01 to $100,000 - 7.10%

  8. $100,000.01 or more - 7.35%

Your FY26 Base Salary is your current FY26 signed Contract.  This will be your Contribution Rate for all of FY26.  

Your Contribution Rate for FY26 will NOT change:

  • If you complete an FY26 Horizontal Movement,

  • If you perform any additional work, such as coaching, mentorship, stipends, or teacher hourly work.

The only time that your contribution rate may change during the fiscal year is if your FTE changes plus/minus 20% and you have an increase/decrease in salary that places you in a different tier. Only one change per fiscal year is allowed per VSTRS.

As a reminder, please ensure that your VSTRS beneficiary forms are up to date.  Contact the VSTRS office at 1-800-642-3190 or find the form at www.vermonttreasurer.gov. Please follow the instructions on the form and mail it to the address on the form. The form does NOT go to FWSU Central Office.

Please feel free to contact Tammy Lutz (tlutz@fwsu.org / ext. 41140), Candy Granger (cgranger@fwsu.org / ext. 41050) or Penny Decatur (pdecatur@fwsu.org / ext. 41160) if you have any questions regarding this information.

Direct VSTRS Contact:
Kitty Bolduc
Kitty.Bolduc@vermont.gov
800-642-3191
802-828-2305

VMERS Rates - FY26

VMERS is the Mandatory Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System for any employee who does not have a Vermont Teaching License & regularly works:

  • 30 or more hours per week throughout the School Year OR 

  • 24 or more hours per week throughout the Calendar Year.

These employees are Paras, Office Staff, Tech Staff, Custodial/Maintenance Staff, Business Managers, OT, BCBA, etc.  

Both the Employee & Employer Contribution Rates have increased 0.25%, so for FY26 the VMERS Contribution Rates are as follows: 

FY'25 Groups & Contribution Rates

Employee Rate is:

Employer Rate is:

Group A = Fletcher Employees

4.25%

5.75%

Group B = Georgia, Fairfax, & FWSU Employees

6.625%

7.25%

Please feel free to contact Tammy Lutz (tlutz@fwsu.org / ext. 41140) or Candy Granger (cgranger@fwsu.org / ext. 41050) if you have any questions regarding this information.

As a reminder, please ensure that your VMERS beneficiary forms are up to date.  Contact the VMERS office at 1-800-642-3190 or find the form at www.vermonttreasurer.gov. Please follow the instructions on the form and mail it to the address on the form. The form does NOT go to FWSU Central Office.

VMERS Direct Contact:
Jennifer Grace
Jennifer.Grace@vermont.gov
800-642-3191
802-828-2305

Contact Payroll

Tammy Lutz
(802) 370-3113 ext. 41140
tlutz@fwsu.org

or

Shery Brodie
(802) 370-3113 ext. 41160
sbrodie@fwsu.org