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Board approves insurer renewals and purchases two driver-education vehicles to realize savings
Summary
Board authorized renewal of workers' compensation coverage with the incumbent insurer, approved the student accident-insurance renewal with a small savings, and approved purchase of two driver-education vehicles that saved the district about $10,543 compared with the single formal bid.
The board approved several finance and procurement items aimed at closing out the fiscal year, including an insurance renewal and a vehicle purchase.
Staff recommended continuing the district's workers' compensation policy with the incumbent insurer (Kova), reporting an experience modification factor near 1.57 and stating that the renewal produced a savings of roughly $16,500 compared with the prior year premium. The board discussed claim frequency and the district’s relationship with the carrier and approved the recommendation.
The board also reviewed student accident-insurance renewal materials from Yan Group. Staff reported the total premium for the coming year at $14,532.39 versus $14,828.50 last year, yielding an estimated savings of about $294. Board action approved continuation of the student-insurance offering and clarified coverage basics for students without other insurance.
On vehicle procurement, staff said only one formal bid arrived at the bid opening (Whiteside Chevy, $58,360 for two vehicles), but staff located a lower-cost purchase through Fairway Chevy GMC (out of state) totaling $47,816.82 for both vehicles and recommended that purchase, noting required warranty and maintenance arrangements. The board approved the vehicle purchase by voice vote; staff noted the district will retrofit required equipment and move cameras between vehicles as necessary.
Approvals were made by voice vote; the board did not record individual roll-call tallies in the packet.
