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Lewiston schools resolve to join Maine Municipal Association workers' compensation fund to lower costs
Summary
The committee approved a resolution authorizing Lewiston Public Schools to join the Maine Municipal Association workers' compensation fund; staff estimated potential annual savings of roughly $300,000 and the motion passed 7–0.
Superintendent Jake Langley proposed that the district switch its workers' compensation coverage into the Maine Municipal Association's pooled fund to reduce premiums and administrative risk. He said the transfer was discussed during the budget process and that some settlement timing and claims would affect the first-year calculation, but staff estimated sizable annual savings.
"Is it $300,000 in savings annually?" Langley asked rhetorically to frame the estimate; the committee approved a resolve authorizing the superintendent to enter into the fund indemnity agreement on behalf of Lewiston Public Schools. The vote was unanimous, 7–0, and staff said they will finalize the implementation details with the city and fund administrators.
