Retiree Benefits
Congratulations on your retirement!
As a retiree there are several options available for the continuation of medical, dental and vision insurance.
TRS and IMRF members can view the group appropriate document below to have most of their questions answered.
Some of the topics covered:
- Termination date of your benefits as an active employee
- Types of insurance offered
- Length of Coverage
- How to enroll or waive insurance
All TRS and IMRF retirees are required to complete a Bswift enrollment to either enroll in or waive insurance. Retirees choosing to enroll must also complete an online questionnaire.
Links directly to Bswift and the online questionnaire can be found within the documents below.
Remember WHENsday
Celebrating the Heart of D25
Remember WHENsday was a District 25 series from 2016–2017 that celebrated the stories of our retirees. This section highlights those features and honors the people who helped shape who we are today.
Our Head of Communications & Storytelling, Adam Harris, is always looking to spotlight former D25 staff members. If you’re a retiree and open to being featured, please reach out to Adam at aharris@sd25.org.
![Joe Ward]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155632/sd25org/vqm8blhuyvray3pzckxw/Version.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155632/sd25org/vqm8blhuyvray3pzckxw/Version.jpg","width":500}])
5/29/19 - "Having worked as a teacher and administrator in three different states, I can truthfully say that District 25's culture was unique." - Joe Ward
- Remember WHENsday
![Video: Julie Ganzer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155631/sd25org/p6izgq3m5ns8hch198fa/ScreenShot-11-29at1306PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759155631/sd25org/p6izgq3m5ns8hch198fa/ScreenShot-11-29at1306PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759155631/sd25org/p6izgq3m5ns8hch198fa/ScreenShot-11-29at1306PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155631/sd25org/p6izgq3m5ns8hch198fa/ScreenShot-11-29at1306PM.png","width":999}])
11/29/17 - Did you know that pickleball is the fastest growing sport for people over 50?
- Remember WHENsday
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4/12/17 - Mary cut one of her student's bangs, without parent permission. Read about that, and more of her D25 experience here.
- Remember WHENsday
![Sue Hoerauf]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155629/sd25org/gnzj94mnxq8n7nxe7bmz/IMG_0410.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759155629/sd25org/gnzj94mnxq8n7nxe7bmz/IMG_0410.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155629/sd25org/gnzj94mnxq8n7nxe7bmz/IMG_0410.jpg","width":600}])
1/4/17 - Sue was a dedicated educator who couldn't keep her many passions under one roof! Check out her many D25 hats here!
![Don Strong]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155628/sd25org/sc0idximvraakoero7fx/IMG_1706.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759155628/sd25org/sc0idximvraakoero7fx/IMG_1706.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155628/sd25org/sc0idximvraakoero7fx/IMG_1706.jpg","width":600}])
11/30/16 - As Superintendent for District 25 for 20 years, Don Strong created a family here in Arlington Heights. Check out what he remembers from a long and successful career.
- Remember WHENsday
![Mary Stitt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155627/sd25org/sqsk8brkqqkveo4jhhn4/IMG_7908.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759155627/sd25org/sqsk8brkqqkveo4jhhn4/IMG_7908.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155627/sd25org/sqsk8brkqqkveo4jhhn4/IMG_7908.jpg","width":600}])
3/2/16 - We remember when Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary was only named Olive Elementary. Read as we caught up with a retiree whose impressions stick to this day.
![Diane Lippold]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155626/sd25org/msslwekyopfeajf0x1dq/IMG_7724.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759155626/sd25org/msslwekyopfeajf0x1dq/IMG_7724.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155626/sd25org/msslwekyopfeajf0x1dq/IMG_7724.jpg","width":600}])
2/10/16 - This week, D25 caught up with Diane Lippold who was the chameleon of Windsor for 28 years.
![Elaine Seaman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155615/sd25org/ljzmdqvwiaiij5ht5da5/11-24-15-ElaineSeaman1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155615/sd25org/ljzmdqvwiaiij5ht5da5/11-24-15-ElaineSeaman1.jpg","width":301}])
11/24/15 - Eeeeek! A mouse! Elaine Seaman was welcomed to D25 by a scurrying mouse.
![John Figlewicz]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155616/sd25org/jzlueynk5rupgfmrurey/11-18-15JohnFiglewicz.jpg","width":194}])
11/18/15 - Squirrels are fast and sneaky. John Figlewicz found that out the hard way, in front of the entire Thomas staff.
![Cathy McQuillan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155618/sd25org/l4nprzukcal8txqckgvu/11-11-15CathyMcQuillan.jpg","width":205}])
11/11/15 - Cathy McQuillan is in charge of so many families. She helps manage the D25 retiree family, and her own family full of grandchildren. Catch up with Cathy!
![Sharon Takahashi]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155606/sd25org/hwn4reije7i7taex66ls/12-16-15-SharonTakahashiPIC.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155606/sd25org/hwn4reije7i7taex66ls/12-16-15-SharonTakahashiPIC.png","width":300}])
12/16/15 - Sharon Takahashi traveled the world, and then brought her knowledge and experience to District 25. She is a Golden Apple award winner, and she still works with the Golden Apple Scholars program.
![Kathleen Brodnan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155609/sd25org/j8eq6m3vjcy278iykfsb/12-9-15-KathleenBrodnan.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759155609/sd25org/j8eq6m3vjcy278iykfsb/12-9-15-KathleenBrodnan.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155609/sd25org/j8eq6m3vjcy278iykfsb/12-9-15-KathleenBrodnan.png","width":600}])
12/9/15 - Kathleen Brodnan rides off into the sunset in this week’s edition with inspiring words for current D25 teachers.
![Deanne Howard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155613/sd25org/csm2sasp5ew7ffcm41d3/DH.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759155613/sd25org/csm2sasp5ew7ffcm41d3/DH.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155613/sd25org/csm2sasp5ew7ffcm41d3/DH.png","width":565}])
12/2/15 - Deanne Howard gave us a detailed history lesson of District 25 through the 70's and 80's. She taught at one school which has since closed. Which one was it?
![Judy Otis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759155620/sd25org/nfiz6drrlg3zipgm4drc/IMG_7175.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759155620/sd25org/nfiz6drrlg3zipgm4drc/IMG_7175.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759155620/sd25org/nfiz6drrlg3zipgm4drc/IMG_7175.jpg","width":600}])
1/6/16 - Judy Otis highlights a 1984 Thanksgiving celebration that lives in her memory in this week’s edition.