Organization Of Self Insured Schools

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and consent items, which covered the approval of the January 19, 2006, minutes and general expenditures. The Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2006, was accepted. Key discussions involved the Broker's Report on the Alternative Dispute Resolution, where members were hesitant to give up their right to sue. The broker also presented proposed SELF rates, noting that rates for the Optional Excess Liability Program (OELP) should be finalized by June. Updates were provided on NorCal ReLiEF (NCR) meeting details, showing a decrease in property and liability rates. The claims administrator presented a positive Loss History Review summary, noting the closure of a 00/01 claim year claim. The Loss Control report addressed K-8 coaches online training and a proposed appeal regarding safety inspection protocol costs. Action items included the annual review and adoption of the Fresno County Treasurer's Investment Policy, recommendation for approval of the 06/07 loss fund rate, and recommendation for estimated dividend approval. The renewal of the Maximus contract for valuation services was accepted. The establishment of regular meeting dates and times via Resolution #JPA 06-2 was approved, as was the three-year auditor's contract with Borchardt, Corona, & Faeth. During closed session, agreements for the Servicing Agent (Tucker Alexander Insurance Associates) and Loss Control Services (Brock's Loss Control Services) were approved.

The meeting included approval of the agenda, and discussion of several key operational items. The broker reported on the upcoming JPA Golf Tournament date. The claims administrator provided a loss history review, noting the current claim history was the highest seen for O.S.S., driven by vandalism, copper wire thefts, and EDP losses. The loss control report addressed bulletins sent regarding AEDs/EpiPens and concussion care, with plans to explore group discounts for AED procurement and investigate a sponsored Concussion Care Program. An insurance training DVD is also in development. The risk manager was tasked with auditing districts for copper wire theft vulnerabilities. Action items included approving the loss fund rate for 2012/13 and accepting the NorCal ReLiEF (NCR) liability and property rates. The draft O.S.S. Budget was accepted. The Board retained the current at-large members on the Executive Committee, making substitutions for retiring members, and elected the officers for 2012/2013. Appreciation was noted for retiring directors.

Key discussions included the approval of the agenda and consent items, which covered the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and expenditures for the quarter ending June 30, 2008. The Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2008, was presented and accepted. The broker reported on athletic team insurance requirements under state law, outlining compliance options for districts regarding student medical coverage. A review of the NorCal ReLiEF (NCR) annual meeting highlighted the sale of Maximus and the good financial standing of NCR. The committee also reviewed the O.S.S. Loss History Review from the claims administrator, a Loss Control Report on WeTip implementation, and confirmed compliance with NCR's safety inspection rotation schedule. Action items included awarding a contract for a Claims Audit to Risk Management Services (RMS) and approving a budget revision to increase funding for safety inspections. The committee decided against considering alternate markets or going out to bid this year. A discussion covered potential lawsuits against school districts regarding the Voting Rights Act compliance.

The Executive Committee meeting included the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which involved the approval of the May 21, 2007 Executive Committee minutes and expenditures. The Treasurer's Report presented the unaudited financial statement for the year ending June 30, 2007. Key discussions from the Broker's Report covered the commencement of the O.S.S. accreditation review, delays in renewal invoices due to a rating system problem, and strict guidelines for third-party vehicle use. The Administrator's Report reviewed the year-end loss history, noting that strong liability claims offset property losses. The Risk Manager presented a potential training seminar on child interviewing techniques, and committee consensus was to survey member districts for interest. It was also noted that safety inspection invoices from Pom & Associates for 05/06 would be incorporated into the 07/08 budget. Furthermore, the importance of correcting high-priority items from facility audits within six months, per Policy F-04, was emphasized. The committee also noted external interest in the O.S.S. website. The slate of officers for the 2007-2008 fiscal year was nominated and approved.

The Special Board of Directors Meeting included the approval of the agenda following confirmation of a quorum. A public hearing session was held with no public response. The JPA manager reported on the remarketing progress for the O.S.S. Insurance, detailing the history of the organization and the significant rebates distributed to members. A consultant was enlisted to assist with the thorough analysis of available programs. A timeline was established for the remarketing process, including the issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) early the following year, with responses due by March 1, 2016. A key action item was the motion, which carried, to authorize O.S.S. to issue its notice of withdrawal from NorCal ReLiEF (NCR). No items were reported in the Board Member Report section, and no items were scheduled for closed session. The next Annual Board of Directors Meeting was scheduled for May 24, 2016.