BENEFITS FOR DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS

420.2.1 Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to define College benefits available to District Board members, spouses and dependents.

420.2.2 Eligibility

A District Board member is eligible to participate in the College’s plan if:

1. The member pays the full premium.

2. The participation of the member does not result in an expenditure of District monies. 

3. The District Board member and dependents enroll within 30 days of becoming a Board member.  Otherwise the Board member (and dependents) will be required to submit evidence of insurability satisfactory to the insurance company prior to being accepted for coverage.

The Board member may elect coverage within the first 30 days of their election to the Board, or during the annual enrollment period.

420.2.3 Scope of Benefit

The District Board may allow its members and spouses and dependents of members to participate in the College’s medical, dental or vision insurance programs.

420.2.4 Benefits after Leaving the Board

The District Board may allow participation in the plan, provided as an employee benefit for Board members after they leave the Board and for surviving spouses and dependents of Board members or former Board members for a period not to exceed 18 months under the following conditions:

                        1.         The Board member served at least six consecutive years on the Board;

                        2.         The Board member, spouse and dependent(s), if applicable, were covered under the plan while serving on the Board;

                        3.         The Board member pays the full premium;

                        4.         The Board member's participation does not result in an expenditure of district monies.

The District Board may allow the surviving spouse and dependents of a deceased Board member to continue to participate in the plan for a period not to exceed 36 months if all the following apply:

                        1.         The surviving spouse or dependents were covered under the Board member's or former Board member's participation in the plan;

                        2.         The surviving spouse or dependents pay the full premium;

                        3.         The participation of the surviving spouse and dependents does not result in the expenditure of District monies.