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District reports 89% open‑enrollment completion; HR outlines ‘Grow Our Own’ tuition reimbursement
Summary
HR leaders reported an 89% completion rate for open enrollment after expanded outreach, described bilingual support and re‑fingerprinting efforts, and said the 'Grow Our Own' tuition reimbursement program has disbursed $40,600 to 22 employees.
District HR and benefits staff told the board they achieved an 89 percent open‑enrollment completion rate after expanded in‑person outreach and targeted communications.
Mr. Russell, who co-presented benefits updates, said the team conducted ground‑level outreach at schools and deployed bilingual staff where needed: "We received a 89 percent completion rate on open enrollment," he said. Presenters noted one staff member speaks Spanish fluently and that translation support was used as needed for Creole speakers.
Dr. White summarized HR operations and said the district has stabilized HR staffing and completed re‑fingerprinting across schools. He described the district’s 'Grow Our Own' tuition reimbursement program, saying 22 employees have participated and the district has distributed $40,600 to support degree completion for staff aiming to become teachers and other roles.
Board members praised benefits staff for persistent outreach, with one member noting staff tracked down employees during open‑enrollment windows to ensure selections were made. Board members asked for more clarity about retirement information for employees approaching retirement; presenters said a single staffer now handles consistent retirement guidance.
Next steps: HR will continue outreach and provide follow‑up information on retirement supports and any outstanding onboarding questions.
