Trustees hear proposal for district‑hosted health and wellness center to contain benefits costs and boost access
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Summary
Round Rock ISD staff outlined a proposed worksite clinic for employees that staff say could reduce high‑cost claims, improve access to primary care and support recruitment and retention; the district plans an RFP and estimates a clinic could be operational in early 2026 if pursued.
District staff presented a concept for a Round Rock ISD‑hosted health and wellness center (worksite clinic) intended primarily to serve employees, contain health‑care costs and improve access to preventive care.
Eddie Goran, who led the presentation, summarized the problem: rising claims, difficulties securing timely primary‑care appointments and the district’s position as a self‑insured plan subject to claim volatility. "A district‑hosted health and wellness center, or a worksite clinic, would be available for Round Rock ISD employees," Goran said, arguing the model can reduce per‑service costs, increase convenience for staff and potentially lower long‑term claims by managing chronic conditions.
Staff told trustees they surveyed employees in November and received more than 1,900 responses in six days; preliminary results were strongly positive for the idea. The district described several clinic models — converting existing district space, leasing/partner build‑out, or third‑party ownership with higher service fees — and said hosting a clinic in a district facility would likely be least costly. Staff estimated an RFP process and permitting timeline could put a clinic online in early 2026 if the board directs staff to pursue the concept.
Trustees pressed for additional evidence: comparative ROI and utilization data from similar districts, concrete RFP cost estimates, clarity on start‑up funding and whether the clinic would be free to employees or tied to insurance enrollment. Staff committed to return with comparator district models, utilization and ROI case studies and sample RFP pricing.
Context: the district projects pressures from recapture, rising premiums and an uncertain legislative session; staff framed the clinic as one strategic option to contain benefits costs while preserving classroom resources. No formal vote was taken to start procurement; trustees requested follow‑up information before any RFP or contractual commitments.