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Gilmer County Board adopts resolution urging state to stabilize PEIA
Summary
The Gilmer County Board of Education adopted a resolution urging the West Virginia Legislature and governor to stabilize the Public Employees Insurance Agency after the superintendent said a proposal could raise costs by as much as 40%. The resolution will be sent to state leadership and local legislative representatives.
The Gilmer County Board of Education adopted a resolution calling on the West Virginia Legislature and governor to take immediate action to stabilize the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
Superintendent Doctor Minnie introduced the resolution, describing recent financial instability in PEIA and warning it threatens employees’ benefits and the district’s ability to retain educators. She cited a proposal she described in the meeting as “up to a 40% increase in PEIA,” urging the board to support state action.
The resolution, read into the record during new business, affirms that a well-funded PEIA is essential to attracting and retaining qualified educators and asks county boards and public entities to join in advocacy. It directs that a copy be sent to the governor, the president of the West Virginia State Senate, the speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates and local legislative representatives.
Board action: The resolution was moved, seconded, and adopted by voice vote with no abstentions recorded. The board's vote was recorded as carried; the board did not debate amendments or request changes to the text at the meeting.
What’s next: The superintendent indicated the district will send the adopted resolution to the listed state leaders and encourage other county boards to consider similar action.
