OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
SOUTH TAMA COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Directors of the Community School District of South Tama County met on March 25, 2026 for a work session at the Partnership Center, Tama, Iowa beginning at 4:00 p.m.
The Board and guests stated the “Pledge of Allegiance” and the District’s mission statement.
On call of the roll the following were present: Elizabeth Dolezal, Rick Hopper, Joe Hanus, and Danya Keahna. Megan Thiessen was absent. Quorum Present. Also present were: Board Secretary Katie Mathern; Mary Mixdorf; Dixie Forcht; Ellen Waterbury; Katie Hulin; Gallagher Representatives - Jessica Stevens, Kaley Grotnes, and Kirby Moss; and members of the community through Google Hangouts.
Motion by Hanus, second by Keahna to approve the agenda. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Public Comment: None
Gallagher Insurance presented on employee health insurance funding options, including the current fully insured plan, self-funding, and partial self-funding. The presentation reviewed the Wellmark renewal, plan comparisons, and key cost and risk differences between funding models.
Discussion also included partial self-funding as a strategy to reduce premiums while managing risk through employer contributions and stop-loss coverage. The Board asked questions regarding financial impact, risk, and overall sustainability.
Motion by Hanus, second by Hopper to adjourn the meeting at 5:01 p.m.
Elizabeth Dolezal, Board President Katie Mathern, Board Secretary