April 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM - April 22, 2024 Work Session

Description:  Board approval for the Title I Family Engagement policy is an annual requirement.  This document is submitted annually with the Title I application in June.

Description:  Enclosed is an updated calendar for the 24-25 school year.  There is one minor change to the academic calendar.  October 16 has been changed from a full day to an early release for the staff to practice emergency procedures.

Description:  At the end of March, we received three health insurance quotes for our renewal on July 1, 2024. These included quotes from Medica (current provider through the SWWC/MHC group insurance pool), Blue Cross Clue Shield and PEIP. With the assistance from Paul Pederson, our insurance agent, the Insurance Committee compared these 3 plans and discussed the pros/cons to each proposal.  Below are the rate increases we have had for the last 3 years:

• July 1, 2021- 12.5% (provider BCBS with SWWC/MHC group insurance pool)
• July 1, 2022 - 19% (provider Medica with SWWC/MHC group insurance pool)
• July 1, 2023 - 28% (provider Medica with SWWC/MHC group insurance pool)

In order to offer the best plan and pricing to our employees, the Insurance Committee is making the recommendation for the board to approve the BCBS proposal effective July 1, 2024.  This includes a 15%-21% increase for year 1 depending on the chosen plan and a 2nd year rate cap of 12.5%. This means that we will be leaving the SWWC/Medica group insurance pool that we have been with for over 20+ years, but Blue Cross Blue Shield quoted a better rate than Medica.

Description:  Enclosed in your packet is a review of the FY2024 Budget to Actual Percentages as of March 31, 2024.

Description:  This is the first view of the Preliminary Budget for the 2024-2025 school year.  This is information only for tonight and will be on the agenda for approval at the May 13th Regular School Board Meeting.