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Board approves 12.8% health‑plan premium increase, keeps current district/employee split

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 Board of Education · April 1, 2026
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Summary

Facing a 12.8% carrier premium increase for FY2026–27, the board approved the increase and retained the existing district/employee premium split (the district will absorb the larger share; staff estimated an additional district cost of about $3.0 million under that option).

The District 11 Board on April 1 approved a 12.8% increase in healthcare premiums for FY2026–27 and kept the district’s historical premium‑share percentages rather than shifting more cost to employees.

Staff presented two options to the board: (1) maintain the current percentage split (employee-only buyout at ~25% and dependent contributions at existing splits), which staff estimated would increase the district’s annual…

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