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Superintendent reports kitchen audit praise, enrollment uptick and new health-plan option for staff
Summary
Superintendent updated the board on outreach to boost kindergarten enrollment, a positive OPI food-service audit, a $15,000'$20,000 estimate for school-entry fob security, and a new Bridge to Health insurance option with a $3,400 deductible that would cost a certified employee about $67.83 per month.
Superintendent gave an operational update covering outreach to increase kindergarten enrollment, the district's title-audit workload, and facility and safety projects. She said signage and social-media efforts are planned to boost kindergarten numbers and that, to date, 13 new out-of-district applications have been received.
She relayed results of a recent OPI food-service audit and quoted the auditor's praise for the district kitchen: "The kitchen is crushing it. This is the best audit I have completed this school year. Hands down." The audit cited a perfect menu-review rating and no errors in benefit issuance for office staff.
On facilities and safety, the superintendent said roof and heating projects remain on schedule for a May 25 target and noted a recent bid to install key-fob entry across campus was estimated at roughly $15,000 to $20,000; the district is considering targeted installations for high-need entry points or phased implementation to spread costs.
Technology and communications upgrades were also discussed. Marcus, a district staff member, described adding a two-way messaging package (Drillshare) that integrates with Infinite Campus so teachers and families can communicate through one centralized platform; the district is evaluating payment-reporting improvements using Stripe.
On employee benefits, the superintendent summarized final Bridge to Health alliance offerings the board previously approved and introduced an added $3,400 deductible plan that the district estimates would cost a certified employee $67.83 monthly. Dental and vision open-access options will be available at multiple tiers; the district will offer enrollment materials and scenarios to employees before open enrollment begins in early May. She noted the district will likely not adopt the vendor-administered HSA this year because of a $2.50-per-person administrative charge.
The superintendent said she will finalize sign-off soon so enrollment can proceed and will provide teachers with benefit packets and scenarios to help staff choose plans.
