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District weighs changing income replacement for optional short‑term disability; staff proposes 60% or 70%
Summary
Human Resources presented two options to change the Income Protection Program (optional employee-funded short‑term disability) to either 60% or 70% income replacement. Board members praised the compromise but deferred a final decision to the regular meeting where a member will move either percentage.
Human Resources presented revised options for the district’s Income Protection Program (IPP) at the June 9 work session, recommending the district retain the existing plan while changing the income‑replacement percentage to either 60% or 70% of pay.
Mike Friese, who identified himself as Human Resources staff, told the board the two percentages reflect standard industry practice. “From a purely financial standpoint on behalf of the school district, the better choice to be 60%,” he said. “An employee would prefer ... the higher percentage because that's the income replacement piece.”
Board members described the revision as an improvement over prior proposals. Board Member Jeanette said the proposal “shows compassion” and indicated many schools do not offer robust short‑term disability options. Board Member Andrew asked for clarification on how the change would apply; Human Resources responded that the new percentage would apply to anyone who needs to access IPP for an eligible event on or after July 1, 2025.
Vicky (district staff) told the board staff will bring a motion at the next regular meeting that will include a blank area for a board member to propose either the 60% or 70% option; the board will vote on that motion at the regular meeting.
No formal change was approved at the June 9 meeting. Human Resources said all other features of the plan would remain unchanged and that the change in percentage would affect the program’s financial exposure for the district and the level of income replacement available to employees who utilize the benefit.
Board members thanked Human Resources for revising the proposal and indicated they expect a final vote at the upcoming regular board meeting.
