School Board Workshop- 11-3-26

The Putnam County School Board workshop on November 3, 2026, reviewed the insurance committee’s recommendation for employee health benefits for 2027, which was scheduled for consideration at a board meeting later that day. The proposal includes increased premiums for employee-only plans, no dental premium increase, continued high-deductible plans with health savings accounts, and continued employer contributions of $400 per employee, plus $300 monthly from the group insurance fund for employees and $100 for retirees. Sun Life was identified as the best-rate provider for stop-loss insurance, at $300,000 per individual. Open enrollment dates were discussed, though the transcript is unclear on the exact dates. No motion or vote occurred during this workshop discussion.

The committee recommended continuing the Express Medical Group imaging contract and the Marathon Wellness Center, while not renewing the pharmacy contract referred to in the transcript as Trevveris, which was expected to save about $15,000 annually. The committee also discussed eliminating duplicative virtual health services, with estimated annual savings of about $40,000. Board members raised possible future options such as gym-membership support, broader clinic access for spouses, and mobile health services, but no decisions were made on those ideas. Members emphasized balancing employee health benefits and access with the insurance fund’s financial sustainability.