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District staff report insurance denials and appeals for hurricane damage; FEMA site inspections set for Helene
Summary
Taylor County Schools updated the board on insurance denials related to hurricane damage (Adelia/Adelphia) and the district’s appeals process, noting a denied roof claim based on a 25% damage rule, ongoing engineering reviews, and upcoming FEMA site inspections related to Hurricane Helene.
District staff told the Taylor County School Board that insurance and federal-agency reviews of storm damage remain unresolved and that appeals are underway for Hurricane Adelia (referred to in the meeting) and Hurricane Helene.
A facilities or operations staff member reported the district received a determination memo denying payment for high-school roof replacement because the insurer concluded the damage did not meet the insurer’s 25% replacement threshold. The district has collected engineering reports, photos and other documentation and intends to appeal the determination. The staff member said the district requested rescission of the determination memo and continues to assemble supporting…
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