At a May 18, 2026 special meeting, the board approved a change in district-wide employee insurance coverage from roughly a 70/30 employer/employee split to an 85/15 split. The discussion emphasized the need to improve benefits to stay competitive in recruiting and retaining staff, with an estimated additional annual cost of about 67000 and a fund balance of around 6 million supporting the shift. While the underlying insurance carrier is not identified, this policy change alters premium funding levels and may drive future reviews of plan design, wellness programs, and voluntary benefits. Benefits consultants and insurance carriers can use this as an entry point to help the district optimize plan offerings under the new contribution structure, project long-term cost trends, and explore strategies to mitigate risk of future premium increases while maintaining attractive benefits for teachers and staff.

The board considered but did not adopt 100% employer-paid coverage, settling on 85/15 as a compromis...