1. Attendance

Minutes: Present:  Carol Vallencourt, District No. 1; Carol Studdard, District No. 2; Charles Van Zant, Sr., Interim Board Member for District No. 3; and Lisa Graham, District No. 5.  Superintendent David Owens was also present for the meeting.  Wayne Bolla, District 4, was absent.

2. Review 2007-2008 Employee Benefits

Attachment: Life & Disability.pdf
Attachment: Vision & Dental.pdf
Attachment: Medical.pdf
Minutes: 

Dr. Copeland began by introducing the Insurance Committee Members who were present in the meeting:  Ken Carter, Jim Connell, Nancy Racine, and Robert Taylor.

Gina Ciccia, from Aon Consulting, explained there were no plan design changes made for the Basic HMO, Premium HMO, or the HRA for 2007-08.  The committee is recommending that 73.12% of the expected premium be funded by the Clay County School Board during the 2007-08 school year.  Medical benefits for the 2007-08 plan year were renewed with a total increase of 15.1%.    Mrs. Ciccia briefly reviewed the basic coverages of the individual medical plans offered by the school district. 

A slight increase in benefits was made to the VisionCare proposal, but due to positive experience there was no increase in premiums.  For the Dental plan, Aon was able to negotiate a two-year rate guarantee with only a 5% increase.  All of the above proposals will go before the School Board for approval at the regular meeting on July 19, 2007.

Sheila Gann spoke briefly about annual enrollment which will be held August 14-24, 2007.  Group meetings will be held at all schools and all benefit changes will be reviewed in these meetings.

3. Insurance Committee's Recommendation

Minutes: 

Ken Carter spoke on behalf of the Insurance Committee and supported the rates and plans as recommended during the presentation.  

Rob Taylor also spoke in support of the committee's recommendation.  They both felt that a lot of effort was put forth to bring the best plan for our employees.

4. Review 2007-2008 Property, Casualty and Workers' Compensation Insurance Policies

Attachment: Property & Casualty.pdf
Minutes: These policies were reviewed by Jori Van der Voort, Vice President of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.  The total premium for the insurance policies and fees in the Risk Management Program were $1,858,221, which represents a 19% reduction when compared to 2006-07.

5. Approve policies for Employee Benefits for 2007-2008

Minutes: This item was withdrawn from the agenda pending negotiations with both the teachers' and support employees' unions.  The employee benefits package is a negotiable issue.

6. Approve policies for Property, Casualty and Workers' Compensation for 2007-2008

Motions:
Approve, as presented, the policies for 2007-2008 Property, Casualty and Workers' Compensation	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Carol Studdard
Wayne Bolla	- Not Present
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr	- Aye

7. Proposed Staff Allocation Changes and Job Description for 2007-2008

Attachment: Supv. of ESOL-Assessment Job Description.pdf
Attachment: Proposed Staff Allocation Changes - 2007-2008.pdf

Motions:
Approve staff allocations and job description as submitted.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Carol Studdard
Wayne Bolla	- Not Present
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr	- Aye

8. Approve Change Order #1 to Duct Board Replacement B-3 at Clay High School

Attachment: Change Order #1.pdf

Motions:
Approve Change Order #1 as submitted.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Studdard
Second: Charles VanZant, Sr
Wayne Bolla	- Not Present
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr	- Aye

9. Emergency Item

Minutes: 

Approve Payment of Bond for new School Board Member, Charles Van Zant, Sr.

 

 

Declaration of Emergency:

 

State Board of Education Administrative Rules 6A-1.0692 requires that board members be bonded.  The amount of the bond is $2000 and must be submitted along with the Oath of Office and Acceptance Form.  The submission of these documents will complete all requirements for the State of Florida, Division of Elections, and complete the process for official qualification for public office.  It is in the best interest of the School Board, students and parents to consider this matter on an emergency basis. 

Motions:
Declare that an emergency exists, that being the need to complete all requirements and submission to the State of Florida, Division of Elections, for Mr. Van Zant's appointment to public office in a timely manner.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Studdard
Second: Lisa Graham
Wayne Bolla	- Not Present
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr	- Aye

10. Approve Payment of Bond for new School Board Member, Charles Van Zant, Sr.

Attachment: CVZ Bond-Oath.pdf

Motions:
Motion to approve payment of the Bond for Charles Van Zant, Sr.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Carol Studdard
Wayne Bolla	- Not Present
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr	- Aye