Background

Staff have met with the SWWD Board Personnel Committee to discuss SWWD’s 2027 salary schedule and Health and Dental Benefits. Attached is a memo with the 3 health insurance policy coverage options discussed and dental insurance coverage. The Personnel Committee has provided direction and recommended actions for the full Board to consider. Those recommendations are as follows:

Board action requested:

2027 Salary Schedule: The personnel committee recommends approval of a 3.6% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 and revision of the District’s salary schedule accordingly. The adjusted schedule will be used for individual salary adjustments to be considered in December.

2027 Health and Dental Insurance Benefits: The personnel committee will provide discussion of options and recommendations for 2027. Option 2 has been used in past years as a way to cover the entire premiums for all employees, and adds a dollar limit to the premium. Option 3 costs are essentially the same as option 2. Option 3 also provides equity to all employees and clear language to the policy that simply states the District will cover 100% of the health insurance premiums.

Financial Implication

Administrative Recommendation

Approval

Required Signatures

None

Regular Board Meeting

Meeting Information