EC schools retirees’ input on benefits suggested
The board is considering three proposals to retiree benefits projected to cost
"I want to ensure that our staff have a chance to offer their ideas," school board President
Other board members offered similar sentiments, saying district staff should have the opportunity to offer their thoughts about retiree benefit cutbacks. Board member
"The idea to get input from staff would be a good one," he said.
District officials conducted three listening sessions this month about proposed changes to retiree benefits and plan more discussions with staff in the fall. Each proposal would significantly curb district spending for retirement benefits.
The first option would save the district
District staff voiced many questions about proposed retirement changes during listening sessions, district executive director of business services
Currently retiree benefit costs make up 4.2 percent of the district's annual budget, Superintendent
"We've been advised to try to get our annual (retirement benefits) costs down to 3.5 percent of our annual budget in the next 10 years," Hardebeck said.
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In addition to more listening sessions, future attempts to discuss retirement benefit changes with staff could include a staff survey, board members said.
"There are certain groups who want to share how this impacts them ... I think they want to be heard," board member
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