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Board told health insurance costs rose ~30% (about $900,000) for Jan–June; budget preview may be delayed
Ridgefield Park Public School District Board of Education · February 19, 2026
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Summary
Finance committee reported an estimated 30% spike in health insurance costs—about $900,000 for January through June—raising budget concerns and a possible delay to the district’s March budget preview while state financial numbers are received.
Trustee McNerney, reporting for the Finance and Insurance Committee, told the board on Feb. 18 that the district experienced an increase in health insurance costs of "about 30% or $900,000 for January through June." The committee said the current year’s budget included this increase, but planning for next year's budget will need…
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