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Superintendent proposes HSA incentive to offset rising insurance costs
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Francois proposed encouraging staff to move from a PPO to a high-deductible HSA plan, with the district contributing to employees' HSA accounts; projected 30% participation could lower insurance costs by 2–3%.
Superintendent Dr. Francois presented staff salary-increase options and a benefit-design suggestion to mitigate rising health insurance costs: incentivize employees to enroll in a high-deductible health plan paired with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). He said the District would contribute to employees' HSA accounts so the funds follow the employee.
Dr. Francois estimated that achieving a 30% participation rate in the HSA would reduce overall district insurance expenses by roughly 2–3 percent. Board member Kelly Datka pressed for clarity on whether new state aid or other revenue would cover salary increases, noting contract deadlines coming in mid-May.
