PASADENA ISD Special Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees 10/7/2026

Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees special-called meeting, October 7, 2026. The board considered the district’s self-funded employee health plan amid a projected deficit. Administration explained the funding model, medical cost increases, claims and pharmacy expenses, and options for addressing the shortfall. The district contributes $322 per month for each employee; Aetna processes claims, and the presentation described a $500,000 stop-loss threshold. Administration estimated that keeping premiums unchanged would leave a projected deficit of about $21.3 million, while proposed premium or pharmacy deductible changes would reduce it by varying amounts. Employees and community members raised concerns about affordability, transparency, and the effect of benefit costs on recruitment and retention.