March 4, 2024 at 7:30 AM - Human Resources Committee Meeting.

Description:  All regular staff (652 individuals) were invited to complete a comprehensive climate survey focused on their employment at WCSD in October.  481 (74%) employees responded. 

District administration discussed the survey results in November and buildings started reviewing their specific data with staff to create action plans together in November and December. Followup surveys are a part of the action plan.  District level data has been shared with the WTA.

Description:  Discussion of usage data, return on investment and activities occurring at the district wellness clinic open to all employees.  Administration will highlight several slides from the latest monthly performance meeting that was held with the SSM and Dean Insurance teams.

Description:  The district insurance committee involving staff, district administration and Board members Joan Ensign and Katie Dotzler have been meeting during this school year to prepare for the 24.25 plan year.

The committee has reviewed district and peer plan structures, feedback from staff and committee members, district budget forecasts and advice from USI, the district's benefit advisor.

Administration will discuss potential changes being considered by the committee, including rates and an emerging HRA structure often called a Family Reimbursement Account.

Timeline of remaining activities:
Late February - District receives the final renewal rate from Dean Insurance.  Current rate cap offer of 8.4%.
March - Committee creates a recommended plan structure / rate structure to work with district budget forecasts.
April - Board reviews recommended plan structure / rate structure; Board vote
Mid April to Mid May - Employee communication / education
Mid-May - Open Enrollment

Description:  The state has set the CPI for 4.12% for the 24.25 school year, starting on July 1, 2024.  

Potential wage increase timeline:
March / April - Review draft wage increase plan
April / May - Approve wage increases for Admin, Admin Support, Hourly Staff
Negotiation Dependent* - Approve wage increases for teachers

Description:  Administration will bring a review of the potential costs of a 4.12% CPI, plus operation of the salary system.  Discussion of a potential timeline for implementation based on the date of negotiations.  Discussion of negotiation philosophy.