Board votes to discontinue elementary building property insurance, keeps liability coverage

Feb 25, 2025

The Kenyon-Wanamingo School District board voted to discontinue property insurance on an elementary building effective March 1, 2025, while retaining liability and contents coverage; the motion passed 5–1 with one abstention. The decision followed realtor concerns about optics and uncertain premium refunds.

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The Kenyon-Wanamingo School District board voted to discontinue property (building) insurance on an elementary school building effective March 1, 2025, while keeping liability, contents and workers' compensation coverage in place. The motion passed with a 5–1 vote and one abstention; a board member abstained because the insurance is handled through the agency where they work.

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