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Board hears that health-benefit costs could rise 3035% as district27s experience rating sits at 137
Summary
Finance committee reported the district27s experience rating is 137, described as high, and said projected health-benefit cost increases of 3035% next year have prompted staff to explore pooling and negotiations; staff said high experience rating reduces pool options.
Finance and operations lead Ben told the board the district27s current experience rating for health benefits is 137, which he described as "way on the high side of average." He said projected health-care cost increases of 30 to 35 percent next year could materially affect the budget.
"Our current experience rating ... stands at 137," Ben said, and he described outreach to benefit brokers to explore whether the district could be pooled with others to lower premiums. Ben said initial contact with a broker indicated the district27s rating makes it unattractive for other pools and that options are limited.
The board discussed timing for teachers-unit negotiations in November 2026 and said CSA staff and the board attorney would prepare information to support bargaining preparations. The CSA and finance lead said they would continue to seek alternatives and present findings to the board.
