Keller ISD trustees decline to issue RFP for benefits broker after heated debate over self‑insurance

Keller Independent School District trustees voted down a motion to direct the administration to issue a request for proposals for a new employee health‑insurance benefits consultant/broker after an extended discussion about self‑insurance, TRS participation and fiscal risk. The motion — made by Trustee Chris Coker and seconded — failed by a 5‑2 vote, leaving the district to continue negotiations and planning under its current timeline and contracts. "We have to do better," Trustee Chris Coker said during debate, urging broader exploration of alternatives; the motion ultimately did not carry. Why it matters: The district faces a large renewal for employee medical coverage starting Jan. 1 and limited time to implement any structural change. Administration told the board that an initial Blue Cross Blue Shield renewal proposal reached about 48 percent before…