The March 18, 2026 minutes describe board approval of a new part-time employee health benefits policy and a related resolution authorizing health insurance offerings for eligible part-time staff. The HR report notes that part-time classification 3 employees will have access to health coverage, with options such as employee-only, employee-plus-spouse, or employee-plus-children, and that additional benefits include dental, vision, FSA, and an employee assistance program. NWSRA is also working on a safety procedures manual, PDRMA driver training, and risk management improvements, which may tie into wellness and occupational health programs.While the core health insurance broker is Stumm and medical coverage is tied to PDRMA, there is a live need to communicate, administer, and support these new benefits for a growing part-time workforce. Vendors offering benefits administration tools, decision support, wellness programs, EAP enhancements, or safety/HR training content can help NWSRA operationalize this new policy.

Part-time benefits are tied to a three-tier classification system and aim to support recruitment and retention for programs like Day Camp and Inclusion.