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Board approves lower-cost student supplemental plan and continues Blue Cross health coverage despite 24.7% premium spike
Summary
Trustees chose a lower-premium student supplemental insurance plan (Kicks, $5,940.55) and approved continuing Blue Cross Blue Shield for employee health benefits despite a roughly 24.66% increase on the single plan rate.
The board reviewed options for student supplemental insurance and employee health coverage at the July 8 meeting.
Superintendent summarized quotes from multiple vendors and recommended moving to a lower-premium supplemental provider (Kicks) with an annual premium quoted at $5,940.55. The board voted to adopt that provider for the 2026–27 school year.
On employee benefits, the superintendent reported a near 24.66% increase in the district's Blue Cross Blue Shield premiums for the single plan; the district's portion for a single plan would rise from about $665.48 to about $829.20 monthly. The administration reported positive staff feedback on Blue Cross and recommended continuing Blue Cross Blue Shield for health, dental and vision; the board approved that recommendation.
Board members discussed cost trends in the region and noted the district's status as a grandfathered plan requiring the district to cover a high share of single-plan premiums. The board approved both actions by voice vote.
