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Pasadena ISD special meeting, Oct 7, 2026

58 min · 5 public speakers

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  5. Casey PhelanPresident
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Pasadena ISD board keeps employee medical premiums unchanged through August 2027 52:15

  • Speakers at public comment raised concerns about proposed increases to employee health insurance costs and asked about the district's health fund deficit. 3:44
  • A district staff member presented the finances of the district's self-funded health plan, including a projected deficit of $23.4 million for the fiscal year, and options for employee premium contributions. 33:20
  • The board approved a motion by Paola Gonzalez for Option 1, with no change to medical premiums and pharmacy deductibles from January 1st, 2027 through August 31st, 2027. 52:15

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Item by item (5)
  1. Opening of the meeting 0:01
    • Casey Phelan called the special session to order at 5:30 PM, noted a quorum was present and led the invocation and pledges. 0:01
  2. Public comment on health insurance 1:34
    • A speaker at public comment said pay had increased 17% since 2019 while insurance costs would increase between 50% and 90%. 3:44
    • A speaker asked the board to require public release of the actuarial analysis, an independent review of the health fund and reporting on claims, revenues and reserves, and urged the board to keep premiums unchanged. 8:43
    • Kenny Fernandez asked the board president to remind speakers of the 3-minute time limit. 16:47
  3. Closed session 18:55
    • The board adjourned to closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.071 and 551.072 and reconvened in open session at 6:26 PM. 18:55
  4. Health plan financial presentation 19:45
    • The associate superintendent for human resources said the district contributes $322 per month for every employee to the health fund and has borrowed from the general fund to cover the health fund deficit. 20:21
    • Kenny Fernandez asked about the plan's stop loss, and the staff member said it was $500,000. 29:19
    • The staff member said 712 people completed an employee survey, 326 designated one option, and 50% of those 326 chose no premium increase. 39:31
  5. Medical premiums and pharmacy deductibles 50:03
    • The superintendent recommended keeping premiums the same from January 2027 to August 2027. 50:36
    • One board member said the district needs to be transparent with its insurance, funds and fund balance, and a staff member said the district's CFO would present a budget update at each board meeting. 52:41
    • One board member said the decision was the right one to protect employees through next August and that the board also has a financial responsibility. 57:08
    • The motion by Paola Gonzalez to approve Option 1 carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM. 52:15

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Video: posted by the district as “PASADENA ISD Special Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees 10/7/2026”