School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School
2233 Village Square Parkway
TIME: 3:30 p.m.

June 6, 2013 - Workshop-Special Meeting


Invocation
Call to Order
1. 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 Items
2. Review 2013-2014 Insurance Recommendations
Attachment: 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 Items
4. 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 2013-2014
Attachment: 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 Education
Attachment: 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 Requests
9. 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 Requests
10. 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.)






Superintendent

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