Calcasieu Parish School Board Meeting
May 26, 2015
“In a Nut Shell”
1. Budget revisions and the 2015-2016 General Fund Budget was presented to the board and after a brief presentation and discussion, both measures passed without opposition.
2. School Audit Reports were presented. Issues and ways to assure compliance were discussed.
3. The board voted to change the Administrative Interns’ job title to Assistant Principal and pay them accordingly. A Principal and Administrative Intern spoke on behalf of the measure stating that Administrative Interns are required to perform the same duties as Assistant Principals and should be paid accordingly. The cost would amount to $131, 104, and would be added to the General Fund.
4. A list of employees funded by grant money was presented as requested.
5. Risk Management presented the 2015-2016 property and casualty insurance renewal rates.
6. Employee Health Insurance for Retirees: A new sliding scale was approved regarding the CPSB contribution of Retiree and Dependent premiums. As of September 1, 2015, participation would include the total number of years in the CPSB health plan, instead of consecutive years.
Retirees who were not in CPSB health insurance plan by December 30, 2003 will be subject to the participation
Retiree Participation Schedule | ||
Years of CPSB Participation | CPSB Contribution of Retiree Premium | CPSB Contribution of Dependent Premium |
Less than 1 year | 0 | 0 |
1 year but less than 10 years | 16% | 12% |
10 years but less than 15 years | 32% | 25% |
15 years but less than 20 years | 47% | 38% |
20 years or more | 62% | 50% |
*Note: Retirees who were in CPSB health insurance plan by December 30, 2003, will continue to receive the board contribution towards premiums that is currently at 62%.