Natomas Charter board approves 2025–26 health benefit increase and revised salary schedule; several routine items also passed

The Natomas Charter District Board of Directors on Monday evening approved an increase to employer health and welfare contributions for 2025–26 and adopted a revised 2025–26 salary schedule that includes a 1% across‑the‑board increase in addition to scheduled step and column movements.

The actions followed staff presentations reviewing rising medical premiums, a four‑tier contribution structure (employee; employee plus dependent; employee plus child/children; family), and projected budget impacts. The district estimated the net additional cost for the benefit contribution change at about $318,000 and the 1% salary increase at about $213,000; step and column movements were estimated at roughly $353,000.

Those two items were part of a consent and action sequence the board moved through after reconvening from closed session. Earlier in the meeting the board approved the evening’s agenda and the consent calendar by roll call.

Why it matters: The board’s vote increases district costs for 2025–26 and affects employee out‑of‑pocket coverage by shifting a larger employer contribution toward single medical/dental/vision coverage. The salary…