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Relocation Assistance

Charles County Public Schools offers a Relocation Stipend for newly hired certified teachers.  The Relocation Assistance stipend is designed to assist newly hired certified teachers defray relocation expenses and related costs.  Reimbursement will occur when the guidelines are met.

Reimbursement Eligibility

  1. Newly hired certified teachers employed full-time.
  2. Distance between the previous residence and the new residence must be at least 75 miles or more away from Jesse Starkey Administration Building (5980 Radio Station Road, La Plata, MD 20646).

Consequences of Early Separation

  1. An employee must remain employed on a continuous full-time basis for at least one (1) calendar year, beginning on the date the employee starts with Charles County Public Schools.
  2. If the employee fails to remain employed for the obligated one (1) year of service, Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to seek repayment for the full amount the employee received in the Relocation Assistance Program.

Disbursement

  1.  Payments for expenses are paid directly to the employee through the Accounting Department 
  2. All payments will be disbursed within two (2) pay periods of the start date 
  3. Relocation reimbursements are processed in order of receipt of this signed document and delivered to the Accounting Department.   
  4. Reimbursable expenses up to $2,500.00 
    1. 75 miles to 150 miles - $1,500.00 
    2. 151+ miles - $2,500.00