Pulaski County School Board - March 10, 2026

The Pulaski County School Board held a meeting on March 10, 2026, which included a public budget hearing focused primarily on insurance costs and budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Board members discussed recent negotiations with insurance providers Anthem and Innovative Insurance, noting a potential reduction in insurance premium increases from an initially projected 18% to possibly as low as 5-6%, pending further discussions on reinsurance costs. The board emphasized a conservative budget approach, maintaining the 18% increase in the proposed budget until final insurance costs are confirmed. They also highlighted the importance of state aid and potential capital funding, which remain uncertain pending legislative decisions. The board voted unanimously to close the public hearing portion of the meeting and planned to reconvene for budget amendments once more information is available. Other agenda items included recognitions of school employees and students, but no additional procurement or contracting decisions were discussed.