1. Attendance

Minutes: 

Present:  Janice Kerekes, District 1;  Carol Studdard, District 2;  Tina Bullock, District 3;   Lisa Graham, District 5;  and Superintendent Charlie Van Zant (arrived at 2:10 p.m.)  Johnna McKinnon, District 4, was absent.

2. Review 2014-2015 Policies for Property, Casualty and Liability Insurance

Minutes: 

Dr. George Copeland, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, reported that expenditures for the Property, Casualty and Liability insurances are budgeted for in the general fund. 

Dr. Copeland then introduced the following representatives who were present to review the renewal reports:

Jori L. Van der Voort, ARM

Area Senior Vice President

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. 

 

Craig S. Fainstein, CPCU, ARM, ASLI, ARe

Area Assistant Vice President

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.

 

An 8% cost reduction, with additional options, on this year's property and casualty insurance renewal was reported.  The maximum total renewal premium is $1,272,982.92 and includes coverage for the School Board Package, Excess Property Insurance, Boiler and Machinery, Excess Workers Compensation, School Leaders and Employment Practices Liability, Crime, Storage Tank Liability.  The renewal premium could be less if quotes come in lower.

3. Review 2014-2015 Employee Benefits/Health Insurance

Attachment: CCDS Board Workshop Insurance 06_10_2014 final.pdf
Minutes: 

Dr. Copeland reported that based on the current agreement with Florida Blue, they could have requested a renewal rate up to 12% plus Health Care Reform fees but the renewal came in at 8.8%.  The additional increase of 3.7% is due to costs associated with the Affordable Care Act which are fees that Florida Blue has no control over. 

Based on the negotiations, the rates reflected an increase of 12.5%.  Florida Blue further reduced the renewal to a best and final 9%, representing a 5.3% increase in plan experience plus 3.7% for HCR fees. 

Ann Gebhard from Aon Hewitt Consulting reviewed the medical claim experience,  No plan changes were recommended for 2014-2015.

Liz Crane spoke on behalf of CCEA, Kelly Griffis spoke on behalf of CESPA, and Jim Connell spoke on behalf of the Insurance Committee.  The Committee as a whole did not bring a recommendation to the Board. 

Ms. Gebhard reviewed the Medical Gap Plan, Dental, and Ancillary Plans.

It was noted that UNUM can no longer fund the year round call center support or onsite enrollers. 

The workshop portion of the meeting was closed.

4. Consideration to Refinance 2004 Bond Issue

Minutes: 

5. Approve 2014-2015 Policies for Property, Casualty and Liability

Motions:
Approve the item with proviso of a cost decrease.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Tina Bullock
Tina Bullock	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Janice Kerekes	- Aye
Johnna McKinnon	- Not Present
Carol Studdard	- Aye

6. Approve purchase of replacement copier for district's main Administrative building

Attachment: 6-10-14 COPYFAX PROPOSAL.pdf

Motions:
Approve the request.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Janice Kerekes
Tina Bullock	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Janice Kerekes	- Aye
Johnna McKinnon	- Not Present
Carol Studdard	- Aye

7. Comments

Minutes: Superintendent Van Zant asked the Board to move student hearings to June 26th.  Following brief discussion, he agreed to email the Board with an alternate date.