District raises employer health-benefit contributions by about $100 per employee

What happened

The board approved a 2027 increase of about $100 per employee in the district’s contribution toward health insurance. For full-time certified and 12-month employees, the contribution will rise to $643 for single coverage and $775 for family coverage; the district estimates a $600,000 annual cost.

Why it matters to families

The higher employer contribution will offset part of rising insurance costs for employees, while adding a recurring expense to the district budget.

The evidence

The agenda memorandum says employer contributions have not increased since 2021–22 and lists the new 2027 rates: certified and full-time 12-month staff, $542.34 to $643 single and $674.41 to $775 spouse/children/family; 10-month full-time classified staff, $572.12 to $673 single and $748.84 to $849 spouse/children/family. It estimates a $600,000 annual increase, with $300,000 in FY27. The board approved the MOU at the Nov. 10 meeting (160468; transcript 160491, 3:33:15–3:33:45).

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