Supervisor of Payroll and Benefits
mindystanley@mcps.org
540-382-5100 ext. 1072
Payroll and Benefits
The Payroll & Benefits Department of Montgomery County Public Schools is dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and reliable payroll and benefits services for all employees. Our goal is to ensure that every staff member receives the support they need—whether it’s with pay, retirement, or benefits—so they can focus on serving our students and community.
Our team works to make sure employees are paid correctly and on time, while managing a comprehensive benefits program that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and other valuable employee resources.
Whether you have questions about payroll schedules, benefits enrollment, deductions, or retirement planning, we’re here to help!
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New Employees
Welcome to Montgomery County Public Schools! This section is designed to help new employees find the payroll and benefits information needed to get started. If you are unable to locate what you’re looking for or have any questions, please reach out to us at payrollbenefits@mcps.org.
Virginia Retirement System and VOYA
The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for eligible Montgomery County Public Schools employees. This section includes information to help you understand your VRS plan, contributions, and important resources. For personalized account details and retirement planning tools, employees are encouraged to create a myVRS account.
Workers Compensation
Montgomery County Public Schools is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees. If you are injured on the job, Workers’ Compensation provides coverage for approved medical expenses and, when applicable, wage replacement during recovery.
All workplace injuries must be reported immediately to your supervisor so the appropriate claim process can begin.
Mindy Stanley
Tracy Shelton
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
tracyshelton@mcps.org
540-382-5100 ext. 1073
Hailey Ferrell
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
haileyferrell@mcps.org
540-382-5100 ext. 1074
Becky Hylton
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
beckyhlyton@mcps.org
540-382-5100 ext. 1075
403B and 457B
Montgomery County Public Schools offers voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) retirement savings plans through an approved list of vendors to help employees plan for the future. These plans allow you to make pre-tax and/or Roth contributions through payroll deduction, depending on the plan and provider.
Administrative Assistants and Bookkeepers
Administrative Assistants and Bookkeepers play a vital role in keeping our payrolls running smoothly, and we truly appreciate the work you do each day. This section is dedicated to providing resources, guidance, and information specific to your role in payroll and benefits processes.
Please note that this section is currently under construction, and additional materials will be added as needed. Your feedback is always welcome and helps us ensure this space remains useful and relevant.