J.O. Combs Special Board Meeting 3/25/2026

The J.O. Combs Unified School District held a special board meeting on March 25, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve procurement-related action items concerning the employee medical insurance and benefits plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The board considered switching from their current provider, Kyros, to ASBAIT, which offered an estimated savings of approximately $200,000 and a cap of no more than a 5% increase in premiums for the next two years. The plans were noted to be similar in coverage, with minor cost impacts for employees who opt to buy up coverage. The board approved moving forward with the new insurance plan to realize budget savings and avoid employee premium contributions. Additionally, the board approved a change to the employee work calendar, adjusting teacher contract dates by one day earlier to better align payroll and contract timelines. No other procurement or contracting decisions were made during the meeting.