June 6, 2013 - Workshop-Special Meeting
Invocation Call to Order1. Attendance Minutes: Present: Janice Kerekes, District 1; Carol Studdard, District 2; Tina Bullock, District 3; Johnna McKinnon, District 4; Lisa Graham, District 5; and Superintendent Charlie Van Zant.
Workshop Items2. Review 2013-2014 Insurance RecommendationsAttachment: 6-6-13 Insurance Workshop final.pdf Minutes: Dr. Copeland gave a brief introduction of the following individuals present to assist in presentation of the Workshop items:
- From Florida Blue - Jimmy Kelly, Patty Jones and Chuck Mosley
- From Aon Hewitt Consulting - Debbie Poole and Ann Gebhard
- From Liberty Mutual - Kevin Broderick
Aon Hewitt helped to facilitate negotiations between the insurance companies and the Insurance Committee for the benefit renewals. Using the attached powerpoint presentation, Ann Gebhard, Vice President of Aon, reviewed the RFP and Committee process, the medical plan recommendations for 2013-2014, Life and Disability recommendations, and the renewal action for all other employee benefits. Debbie Poole, Senior Consultant of Aon, reviewed the ancillary benefit plan renewals. 3. Review Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Minutes: Ms. Gebhard reviewed the Affordable Care Act and the compliance requirements for employers.
Ms. Poole covered Marketplace Insurance, and State and Federal Exchanges.
Following the presentation, the workshop portion of the meeting was closed at 4:55 pm.
Action Items4. Award RFP for Medical POS, PPO & CDH Medical Programs #13-BA-114
Motions: | Approve the Insurance Committee's recommendation to award two plans, a HMO and PPO, to Florida Blue. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
5. Award RFP for Group Life and Disability #14-BA-116
Motions: | Approve the Insurance Committee's recommendation of award to Liberty Mutual. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
6. Group Insurance Rates for Plan A and Plan B and the continuation of the Web Enrollment Program provided by Univers Minutes: Sheila Gann, the district's Coordinator of Health Benefits, briefly reviewed the web enrollment program.
Motions: | Approve the committee's recommendations for Plan A Dental, Vision, Accident and Injury Policy and Plan B Coverages (employees with no health insurance) and the continuation of the Web Enrollment Program provided by Univers. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
7. Proposed Allocation Changes for 2013-2014Attachment: Allocation Summary -June 6, 2013 Special Meeting.pdf Attachment: 6-6-13 IS Position.pdf Minutes: There was brief Board discussion about the allocation change for Supervisor of Career and Technical Education.
Carl Hendrick, Director of Information Services, spoke about the federal and state initiatives and manadates that must be met during 2013-2014, and how they will affect the Information Services Department. See attached slides (IS Position) used by Mr. Hendrick during his presentation.
Following Mr. Hendrick's presentation, Board discussion continued.
Motions: | Approve staff allocation changes as submitted. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
8. Job Description Revision of Supervisor of Career and Technical EducationAttachment: CTE Supervisor Changes 5 22 13.pdf
Motions: | Approve the Superintendent's recommendation | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Nay | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Nay | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Superintendent's Requests9. Comments Minutes: Superintendent Van Zant made the following announcements:
- FCAT scores are to be released at 5:00 a.m. on Friday (June 7)
- Clay County was ranked 6th in the state (tied with Nassau County) for on-level 3rd grade Reading.
- Tied best in state for Level I 3rd grade Readers
- Reminder about the Workshop/Special Meeting on June 18, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - to be held in the Professional Development Center in Green Cove Springs.
School Board's Requests10. Comments Minutes: Mrs. Studdard expressed concern about the posting of an ROTC position at Keystone Heights Jr./Sr. High School - Teacher, Army National Defense Cadet (NDCC ), 11 Months. Mrs. Adams responded that the allocation will be coming to the Board at the June 20 Regular meeting. There was discussion about creating the ROTC/NDCC Program at Keystone High. A presentation with more information will be made at the June 18, 2013, Workshop/Special Meeting.
Mrs. Studdard asked for a Workshop on the overall financial status of the district. Following further discussion, it was determined not to have one.
At the June 25, 2013, meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, discussion will include school impact fees.
Adjournment (6:50 p.m.) |