The following Town Funded benefits are not factored into the salary data:

• Pension Contributions, estimated to be $1,522,165.00 FY 05-06.
• Retirement after 28 years of service at 60% of salary.  Pensions automatically increase 3% per year.
• New retirees receive two years of paid health benefits.
• Professional Development.
• 100% for Health Insurance Benefits.
• 50% Health Insurance buy back, with no upper limit.  Current Buy back is $6,834.00.  Total cost to taxpayers is $445,000.00 and rising.
• 100% Tuition reimbursement for all teachers pursuing another college degree, and a $500 stipend once the degree is conferred, Mileage and Books. 
• 100% for Life Insurance Premiums.
• 15 (working days) sick time.  Time accrues to a maximum of 160 working days.
• One year unpaid prental leave with health benefits.