3425 - BENEFITS

It is the Board's policy to provide a competitive and comprehensive package of employee benefits to its employees to effectively attract and retain high-quality employees.

The specific design and development of employee benefit plans shall be determined by the Superintendent with approval by the Board. These programs shall be reviewed no less than annually and where necessary or appropriate, the Superintendent shall solicit bids from potential vendors to provide employee benefits or analyze alternative options, such as self-funding insurance plans. The Superintendent shall present to the Board for its approval any proposed changes or extensions for such benefits.

A schedule of current benefits shall be available in the District office and in the main offices of each school building.

Covered employees shall be provided continuation rights to the extent required under applicable provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).

The Board retains final authority to establish, modify, rescind, add, or in any way affect employee benefits.

The Board shall determine annually, in conjunction with the budget process, the anticipated shared cost of all employee benefits, specifying both employee and employer share of applicable premiums through Board action.

Revised 10/17/22
T.C. 3/7/23

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