Friendswood ISD employees to receive $50 monthly increase in health insurance contributions

The change provides about $600 more per employee per year in benefits and raises the district’s annual contribution to nearly $1.18 million, plus the state’s roughly $360,000 contribution, documents show.

How we got here

Trustees reviewed two options for monthly increases in contributions from the district at the meeting, including:

• Option 1: $25 increase in contributions, $300 annual employee benefit increase
• Option 2: $50 increase in contributions, $600 annual employee benefit increase

Board President Tony Hopkins said at the meeting that he supports the $50 increase in district contributions because it helps offset rising TRS-ActiveCare costs for employees.

What’s next

The change would affect around 400 employees, though the final count will depend on open enrollment from July through August, said Lindsey Foley, FISD executive director of human resources.