Shared services options for medical, Rx, dental and vision benefits without self funded liability
Presenters will discuss new innovative ways of funding facility renewal for aging schools, while pursuing LEED Certification. Discussion will include new approaches, as well as potential legislative improvements, which will provide an opportunity for school districts in need of capital facilities renewal to move forward with needed improvements and renovations. Presenters will also discuss the potential of renovating existing schools or building new schools while protecting the school district's debt capacity.
We will discuss how a robust, well-executed wellness campaign can potentially improve the health of your employees and their dependents, reduce absenteeism, and reduce health insurance claims experience.
Any solutions for stretching the school budget dollar must include Special Ed. The time spent on Special Ed compliance, paperwork and administration is overwhelming. The risk of being out of compliance and associated cost of litigation is substantial. Examine Special Ed cost savings strategies. Learn how breakthroughs in Special Ed management systems can help control costs. Find out how Special Services Departments can do more with less.
During this session, we will provide information regarding the process for analyzing the student data and making the determination on the greatest needs of the students and the programs that would benefit these students and could be created in-district.
This subject will briefly describe the E-Rate program and the most common reasons for funding denial, then focus on recent rule changes that will result in loss of funding for many applicants. The presentation will describe the best practices for avoiding the loss of funding.
There is nothing in the new health care reform law (PPACA) that addresses the issue of health care plan cost control. Using largely non-technical terms, and with an interactive and engaging style, Milliman health care actuary Suzanne Taranto will help the attendees to identify the key action steps needed to respond to this critical challenge.
Districts have been having a really tough time getting their value out of banking relationships. They are paying near zero on deposits and many are charging for services as well. Finally most banks do not support districts when they need to borrow. We'll discuss how to best select a bank (RFPs) and how to appropriately apply pressure to get what is deserved.
MRESC and Nickerson Corp will be describing all the services available through the State Approved MRESC Co-op Pricing System. Services include bids for supplies, furniture, energy, flooring and other time & material contracts. We will also be discussing how to join the MTESC Co-op and take advantage of these cost savings programs & services.
The “Energy Savings Improvement Program” (ESIP) is an alternate funding vehicle that offers school districts in New Jersey the ability to pursue energy related school infrastructure improvements (HVAC, control systems, lighting, building envelope – windows, doors & roofs) without the need to go to a bond referendum, incur additional debt service, or deplete already thin capital improvement funds. ESIP allows districts to self-fund these projects through future expected energy savings.
With minimal state aid on capital projects expected in upcoming years and with the available “Pay for Performance” rebates available to school districts in New Jersey, the need to explore creative programs, such as ESIP, has never been greater. This presentation will discuss the program, its benefits, its pros and cons compared to traditional school infrastructure funding, and the process to explore it as a viable vehicle.
Overview of financial incentives available from the NJ Clean Energy Program for upgrading inefficient building systems.