Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/8/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Recognitions and Resolutions
Type: Action
Subject: 10.1 (Original 10.2) Review and Potential Approval of Resolution 22/23-44 Approving a Change in the Workers’ Compensation Program for the District to the Protected Insurance Program for Schools (“PIPS”)
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Resolution 22-23 (44).pdf
I.02.00 PIPS JPA Agreement.pdf
Summary: Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) staff are carefully reviewing our current liability and workers' compensation coverage to protect MDUSD against unforeseen claims. The District presently has comprehensive Worker's Compensation coverage through its membership in the excess liability program from the Schools Excess Liability Fund (SELF) and the Public Risk Innovation, Solutions and Management (PRISM) and workers' compensation coverage through PRISM. The District was assessed over the last three years supplemental unforeseen assessments in excess of $1.2 million by SELF. In light of ever increasing insurance costs plus unforeseen assessments, District staff has sought alternative coverage to bring its liability and Worker’s Compensation coverage and management under a single umbrella and to join other local school districts to share resources, address common concerns and provide joint liability and worker’s compensation coverage at best value for the District. This Resolution is required for the District to exit PRISM and SELF and join the Protected Insurance Program for Schools (“PIPS”) for Worker's Compensation coverage. The District's Worker's Compensation Program would remain the same, but additional risk management resources would be provided seeking to increase worker safety and reduce claims.
Funding:
Fiscal Impact Calculated cost of renewal anticipated to remain at or close to actuarial basis; additional risk management resources (training modules, etc.) will be made available resulting in undetermined savings.
Recommendation: Move to approve Resolution 22/23-44 Approving a Change in the Workers’ Compensation Program for the District to the Protected Insurance Program for Schools (“PIPS”).
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. John Rubio - Chief Human Resources
Signed By:
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Keisha Nzewi seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve Resolution 22/23-44 Approving a Change in the Workers’ Compensation Program for the District to the Protected Insurance Program for Schools (“PIPS”).'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes