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Board signals intent to bid health benefits for 2026–27; asks administrators to pursue broker procurement
Summary
Board members indicated support for soliciting bids on employee health coverage for the 2026–27 plan year and discussed whether the district should also bid broker services (Mercer and SIP GKC were mentioned). Administrators will notify the consortium of the intent to bid and bring the issue back when all seven members can be present.
During the workshop the Grain Valley R-V Board discussed health-benefit procurement for the 2026–27 plan year and signaled support for putting the district’s health coverage up for competitive bid.
Dr. Willie recommended the district bid its health coverage prior to making plan decisions for 2026–27 so the board and administration have market information. “It’s kind of a two-part…
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