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Rappahannock school leaders weigh salary increases against steep health-insurance hikes; board to revisit budget March 30
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Grimsley and finance staff presented options to offset large health-insurance premium increases: a 6% teacher raise with employees absorbing insurance costs, or a 3% across-the-board raise aimed at protecting benefits. The board deferred a final budget decision to a March 30 work session.
Rappahannock County school leaders told the joint meeting that rising health-insurance premiums threaten take-home pay for district employees and require trade-offs in the FY27 compensation plan.
"Health insurance companies' rates are increasing across the board," Superintendent Dr. Grimsley said, asking staff to model the effect on teachers, bus drivers and classified employees. Finance lead Stacy presented district data showing 115 staff on the district plan, roughly 16% enrolled in the high-deductible option and about 45 employees on family…
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