# September 22, 2026: HCSD School Board Workshop


**Body:** Hernando Schools
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Healthcare, Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles


The Hernando Schools Board held a workshop on September 22, 2026, focused primarily on the district's health care insurance plans and the recommendation to transition to a self-insured model with Florida Blue and Fleet oversight. The discussion detailed the proposed plan design changes aimed at reducing premium increases from an initial 23.5% to approximately 9.9%, supported by a $2.3 million contingency reserve from the district. Key procurement-related topics included the introduction of an employee wellness clinic, with Fleet managing the competitive bidding process for clinic providers and negotiating costs, estimated initially at about $8 per employee per month, with potential additional startup costs for facilities and equipment. The board also discussed the engagement of a contract effectuator to assist with employee education and benefits administration, potentially funded through commissions on ancillary insurance programs. Additionally, the board addressed the upcoming need to procure new legal counsel due to the current attorney's planned departure, agreeing to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for school board attorney services and to post a position for an in-house attorney. The meeting emphasized the importance of employee education on the new health plans and the financial implications of the transition to self-insurance, with ongoing updates planned through monthly insurance committee meetings.

**Source:** Hernando Schools