Article IX - Fringe Benefits

9.1 The District agrees to provide $11,000 per 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE), full-time, certificated-unit member per year for the purpose of providing unit member’s health, dental, and vision insurance as defined by Schools Insurance Group (SIG). For employees enrolled in a SIG-sponsored High Deductible Plan with HSA, if the cost of the medical/dental/vision coverage is less than the bargaining unit CAP, the difference will be deposited in the member’s HSA account via employer contribution through payroll. This benefit begins during the first month following the hire date with the District and will continue for the duration of the unit member’s employment with NESD. Part-time unit members on the salary schedule may receive prorated benefits. This benefit is no longer available if; 1) the status of employment changes and the unit member no longer qualifies; 2) benefit termination on the last day of the month in which employment with the District has ended.

9.2 The District agrees to provide $20,000 term life insurance coverage at the current premium per teacher member per month. This coverage will be adjusted annually based on the SIG Insurance rates.