March 5th, 2026 Meet and Confer

The Creighton School District held a Meet and Confer session on March 5, 2026, focusing extensively on employee benefits, compensation, and budgetary challenges amid declining enrollment. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the adoption of the Precision Retirement Group's Prime Choice Plan, which offers tax-advantaged options for sick and vacation payouts at retirement. The group evaluated the plan's alignment with district goals and legal and fiscal responsibility, ultimately reaching consensus to move forward pending further information on account protections. The district also reviewed medical insurance cost increases, debating whether to raise the maximum out-of-pocket limits to reduce premium hikes from 13.4% to approximately 10%, and whether the district should absorb the increased employee costs. Consensus was reached to increase the maximum out-of-pocket limits and for the district to absorb the $47,000 increase in medical insurance costs for the 2026-27 school year. Discussions included pay-for-performance plans for certified and classified staff, compensation compression adjustments, and paid holiday disparities among hourly staff, with plans to survey affected employees and consider policy changes. Transportation scheduling changes aimed at improving efficiency and recruitment were also presented, with plans to expand bus driver pay and services funded through capturing students from neighboring districts. The meeting concluded with plans to continue compensation discussions and establish a committee focused on insurance education and planning.