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Teachers warn medication delays and budget threats are driving staff losses in Lake County Schools
Summary
Multiple teachers and union leaders told the Lake County School Board May 12 that the district’s new prescription benefit manager and threats to state funding are harming employees and could accelerate resignations; board members said committees and communications work is underway.
Multiple Lake County teachers, union leaders and staff told the school board on May 12 that a recent change to the district prescription benefit manager and mounting state budget pressures threaten educator retention and classroom stability.
Speakers said the district’s transition to a new pharmacy benefits process has delayed or denied essential medications for employees, and that proposed state budget cuts and expanded private school vouchers are diverting funds from public schools. The comments came during the public‑input portion of the board meeting and were followed by responses from board members who said district committees are working to resolve benefit problems and to increase public outreach on funding threats.
Jessica Sawicki, media specialist at Umatilla High School and vice president‑elect of the Lake County Education Association, urged the board to create a public‑facing plan to engage families and community leaders on state funding issues. "We…
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