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� � � r � �� `� � �� �� U ( <br /> II � <br /> »� �� 1\4 k � u_ �� ��� �� « � n n �� �� � | <br /> 4Z: FIRST CFI ICE FOR FA�KiUES <br /> ����� <br /> Initiative: Supplement Employee Dental premiums <br /> Implementation Timeline and Budget Needed <br /> 2017'2018 Amount Notes <br /> Contribute$20/employee to current $104,760 In moving to a self funded dental plan the <br /> Dental premium of$43.32 goal is to have the flexibility to further <br /> enhance the benefit in future years. <br /> Expected Results <br /> To enhance the Orange County School's benefit plan to compete for qualified staff in difficult recruiting <br /> environments. Additionally,the District's ability to retain qualified staff will be significantly enhanced. <br /> Evidence or Reasoning for this Recommendation <br /> North Carolina continues to be a less favorable teaching destination for newly certified teachers. Surrounding <br /> school districts continue to experience difficulty in recruiting good teachers. Since base salary for all teaching <br /> staff is established at the State level,the competitive advantage must be realized through other means such <br /> as benefit enhancements and local supplements. Last year, OCS increased its local supplement with the <br /> intention of becoming competitive with surrounding school districts. In comparison, OCS supplements <br /> continue to lag behind the biggest competitors. <br /> As a result,the District has begun looking for additional ways to entice new recruits. After further research, it <br /> was discovered that moving to a self funded dental plan would allow OCS greater flexibility at minimal cost. <br /> The OCS Board continues to embrace and strive to create a career destination for employees. As a result,the <br /> Board decided that it's only expansion initiative for the 2018 budget year would be contributing$20 per <br /> participating employee to the current dental premium. This initiative paired with moving to a self funded <br /> plan will propel OCS ahead in the market place. <br /> 65 <br />