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McFarland business manager says new Group Health Cooperative contract trims projected budget gap
Summary
Business manager reported that a new four‑year health insurance agreement with Group Health Cooperative includes a 2% increase in year one and caps thereafter; staff said the savings help narrow projected deficits and free funds for wage adjustments.
The McFarland School District business manager told the board the district secured a four‑year insurance agreement that reduces near‑term budget pressure and gives the district room to consider salary adjustments.
Jeff, the district business manager, told the board the district completed a competitive process and won a four‑year contract with Group Health Cooperative. He said the plan carries a 2% rate increase in the first year (fiscal 2025–26) and subsequent year caps (annual rate maximums cited as up to 8.9% in later years). Jeff said that outcome will reduce projected deficit…
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