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Richfield board approves insurance renewals and staffing cuts; roll-call votes on agenda, consent and policies
Summary
At its March 17 meeting the Richfield Public Schools Board approved the agenda and consent agenda, renewed self-funded medical and dental plans, authorized a higher specific stop-loss level and voted to discontinue certified positions that could lead to an unrequested leave of absence for one continuing-contract teacher.
The Richfield Public Schools Board conducted several formal votes on March 17, approving the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, renewal of self-funded medical and dental insurance programs, and a resolution discontinuing certain certified positions for the 2025-26 school year.
Agenda and consent: The board voted by roll call to approve the meeting agenda and then the consent agenda without discussion. Both motions passed unanimously (see detailed vote list).
Medical and dental insurance: District staff presented analysis of the self-funded medical plan and several proposals from third-party administrators. The Insurance Advisory Committee recommended continued administration by HealthPartners with the district's current pharmacy benefit manager (Maxor) retained, and an increase of the specific stop-loss deductible from $150,000 to $175,000 per individual. Staff recommended a rate increase for the medical plans of approximately 9.5 percent (a funding approach that drew on reserves to limit the immediate premium increase relative to projected need). The board approved the medical renewal by roll-call vote.
The board also approved a…
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