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Levelland ISD approves joining West Texas employee benefits cooperative
Summary
The board accepted an Interlocal Agreement to join the West Texas Public Schools Employee Benefits Cooperative under Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code; President Carrie Ellis recused on the vote and the motion passed unopposed.
Levelland ISD trustees voted May 14 to authorize the district to participate in the West Texas Public Schools Employee Benefits Cooperative and to execute the Interlocal Agreement that governs the cooperative.
CFO Teresa Montemayor introduced Nick Wargo of Higginbotham Public Sector (formerly FBS) to present the cooperative proposal. As the presentation explained, the cooperative “allows participating school districts and governmental entities to collaborate in providing competitive and comprehensive employee benefits and risk management programs.” The board discussed governance and potential cost-effectiveness of cooperative membership.
Trustee Brooke Obenhaus moved to accept the Interlocal Agreement and Vice President Mike Stafford seconded the motion. President Carrie Ellis recused herself from the vote; the motion passed unopposed.
Board materials indicated membership is governed by an Interlocal Agreement and a Board of Record with representatives from participating entities; details about the district’s expected cost savings or implementation timeline were discussed in the presentation but specific dollar amounts were not provided in the minutes.
