Board approves two‑month health‑insurance premium holiday for district employees
Summary
The board voted to return two months of health‑plan contributions to employees after the district’s self‑insured plan produced a surplus and staff recommended a refund holiday for November–December.
The Sumner County Board of Education approved a two‑month health‑insurance premium holiday for employees on Oct. 21, 2025, after district staff described improved plan performance and recommended returning surplus funds to covered employees.
Director Langford and district benefits staff explained the district operates a self‑insured medical trust and that members’ contributions and proactive wellness efforts helped generate sufficient reserves to allow a limited premium holiday. Langford said, “This is money that they have paid in,” and staff described the action as returning surplus funds rather than a permanent benefit increase.
The board unanimously approved the measure. Supporters said the refund would be meaningful to employees during the holiday season; several board members noted the district must continue prudent management of the plan and communicate clearly that the holiday is a one‑time distribution tied to plan performance.
The item will be implemented by the district’s benefits office during the November–December payroll period and staff said they will continue to monitor plan performance and report back to the board.
