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Cartwright board approves dental, vision, life and short-term disability plans for 2026-27
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Summary
Administrators recommended and the board approved continuation and adjustments to dental (Delta Dental), vision (VSP Choice Plus), voluntary short-term disability and life insurance (Prudential) for the 2026-27 school year; district contribution to employee-only dental was stated as $29.09.
The Cartwright Elementary School District governing board voted to approve recommended providers for dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability and life insurance for the 2026-27 school year.
Dr. Etheridge summarized the district's procurement approach: after soliciting the market, the district negotiated with procurement-exempt trusts and compared options. For continuity, the district will continue Delta Dental (though some premiums increased modestly), offer a lower-cost DMO option (Summit Care) for employees seeking lower premiums, continue VSP with the VSP Choice Plus plan (with slightly improved frequency for frames), and use Prudential for voluntary short-term disability and life insurance. Dr. Etheridge said the district will continue to contribute the employee-only dental premium ($29.09) for eligible employees working over 30 hours per week.
Board members thanked staff for the work to secure benefits at competitive costs and then approved the recommended plans by roll-call vote.
