New Hire Forms | Instructional
Administration, Teachers, Coaches
BPS Membership Option: Please note that all full-time instructional employees are required to join the retirement system.
Teacher Retirement System Application: This form will need to be printed out and have a notary signature. Once complete, it can be sent to the Wages and Salary office in 719A City Hall.
Advanced Credit Differential: Please note that an official transcript must be submitted. This must be sent electronically from the University to our HR team or sealed and mailed to the Wages and Salary office in 719A City Hall. ALL graduate level courses that you are claiming MUST be listed on the ACD form.
Verification of Prior Service: This form will need to be sent to your previous employer(s). Once complete, it would need to be sent to the Wages and Salary office in 719A City Hall or e-mailing them to our HR department.
Tenure Verification Form: If you have previously been tenured in another NYS district, then this form will need to be sent to the previous district. Once complete, it would need to be sent to the Human Resources Department in 720 City Hall or e-mailed to our HR team.
Health Insurance and other eligible benefits - Please see below and review the benefits you are eligible for under for Contractual Bargaining Agreement (CBA). There are also required documents that need to be completed under the benefits sections. Benefit packages vary by union, if you move into a position that is under another union you MUST complete the benefits paperwork for the new union for are under.
Administration, Teachers, Coaches
Health Insurance & Other Eligible Benefits -
IMPORTANT: Please Read Carefully
As part of your employment, you may be eligible for valuable benefits under your Contractual Bargaining Agreement (CBA). These benefits can include health insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, and other union-negotiated benefits.
⚠️ Action Required:
Please carefully review all benefit information provided to you and complete any required enrollment or beneficiary forms by the applicable deadlines.Important Information
✅ Benefit eligibility is determined by your union contract (CBA).
✅ Benefit packages vary by bargaining unit/union.
✅ Some benefits require enrollment forms and supporting documentation before coverage can begin.
✅ Failure to submit required paperwork may delay or impact your benefit coverage.
If You Change Positions
If you transfer, promote, or move into a position represented by a different union, you MUST complete new benefits enrollment paperwork for the bargaining unit associated with your new position.
Even if you are currently enrolled in benefits, a change in bargaining unit may affect:
Health insurance options
Dental and vision coverage
Life insurance benefits
Benefit contribution rates
Eligibility requirements
Required Employee Action
☐ Review all benefit information for your bargaining unit.
☐ Complete all required benefits forms.
☐ Submit any requested supporting documentation.
☐ Contact the Benefits Department (Benefits) if you have questions regarding your eligibility or enrollment requirements.Your benefits are an important part of your total compensation package. Please take the time to review and complete all required benefits paperwork.
New Hire Enrollment: Employees have 30 days from their start date to select benefits.
Life Qualifying Events (LQE): If you lose coverage or experience a life qualifying event (marriage, birth, change in bargaining unit), you have 30 days from the effective date of your LQE to add a spouse and/or dependent to your plan, enroll in your new plan.