BSSP provides comprehensive, high-quality, and well-managed wellness, safety and risk management programs.
The Butte Schools Self-Funded Programs JPA was formed in 1982 to self-insure our area schools for medical, dental and vision service.
What is a JPA? A joint powers authority (JPA) is a “special district” under the California Government Code. It allows public entities to join together to “pool” resources, in this case, health benefits. In this case, having a larger “pool” reduces rates and administrative costs.
Over 4,300 employees and retirees participate in the program. Including spouses and dependent children, the BSSP JPA provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance services to more than 12,000 people. Fourteen school districts, the Butte County Office of Education and the Butte-Glenn Community College District make up the 16 members of the JPA.
Claims are administered by Anthem Blue Cross, Delta Dental, Vision Service Plan and The Hartford. Additionally, Alliant Insurance Services provides consultation to BSSP’s administration and board, as needed, to design the most efficient and effective program for BSSP’s members.
In 1996, BSSP added a property and liability program for its members. Over 19,000 students and $363 million in school district assets as covered in the program.
The Butte Schools Self-Funded Programs is governed by a board directors. The Board consists of a management and labor representative from each member district. Votes of the board members are weighted according to the percentage of contributions to each self-funded program, with every board member having a least one vote. The Board meets regularly to approve the budget, expenditures, premiums and plan offerings, review and approve financial statements and oversee the general operations of the BSSP.
Additionally, there is a seven member Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is a working committee that makes recommendations to the full board of directors regarding the operations of BSSP. The Committee consists of four officers (president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer) as well as three district representatives: one for districts under 1,000 ADA, one for districts with ADA between 1,000 and 4,000, and one for districts with more than 4,000 ADA.
The BSSP also has an Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration, management and operation of BSSP’s programs. The Executive Director is a liaison between the BSSP Board and the member districts, district school boards, employees and consultants.
BSSP’s medical program is provided in a partnership with Self-Insured Schools of California, a JPA operated out of the Kern County Office of Education. Dental and vision, as well as property and liability, programs are self-funded, meaning the BSSP bears the risk of and pays all claims directly through its third-party administrators. Third-party administrators are paid a per-claim or per-member fee for the administration of claims.
What is a JPA? A joint powers authority (JPA) is a “special district” under the California Government Code. It allows public entities to join together to “pool” resources, in this case, health benefits. In this case, having a larger “pool” reduces rates and administrative costs.
Over 4,300 employees and retirees participate in the program. Including spouses and dependent children, the BSSP JPA provides medical, dental, vision and life insurance services to more than 12,000 people. Fourteen school districts, the Butte County Office of Education and the Butte-Glenn Community College District make up the 16 members of the JPA.
Claims are administered by Anthem Blue Cross, Delta Dental, Vision Service Plan and The Hartford. Additionally, Alliant Insurance Services provides consultation to BSSP’s administration and board, as needed, to design the most efficient and effective program for BSSP’s members.
In 1996, BSSP added a property and liability program for its members. Over 19,000 students and $363 million in school district assets as covered in the program.
The Butte Schools Self-Funded Programs is governed by a board directors. The Board consists of a management and labor representative from each member district. Votes of the board members are weighted according to the percentage of contributions to each self-funded program, with every board member having a least one vote. The Board meets regularly to approve the budget, expenditures, premiums and plan offerings, review and approve financial statements and oversee the general operations of the BSSP.
Additionally, there is a seven member Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is a working committee that makes recommendations to the full board of directors regarding the operations of BSSP. The Committee consists of four officers (president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer) as well as three district representatives: one for districts under 1,000 ADA, one for districts with ADA between 1,000 and 4,000, and one for districts with more than 4,000 ADA.
The BSSP also has an Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day administration, management and operation of BSSP’s programs. The Executive Director is a liaison between the BSSP Board and the member districts, district school boards, employees and consultants.
BSSP’s medical program is provided in a partnership with Self-Insured Schools of California, a JPA operated out of the Kern County Office of Education. Dental and vision, as well as property and liability, programs are self-funded, meaning the BSSP bears the risk of and pays all claims directly through its third-party administrators. Third-party administrators are paid a per-claim or per-member fee for the administration of claims.
Each member district appoints both a management and labor representative to the BSSP Board of Directors. Bangor, Golden Feather, Feather Falls and Pioneer appoint one management and one labor representative on behalf of the four districts.
President: Andrew James, Assistant Superintendent, Oroville City Elementary School District
Vice-President: Ruth Anaya, Chief Business Official, Palermo Elementary School District
Secretary: Heather Naylor, Business Manager, Gridley Unified School District
Treasurer: Christopher Little, Executive Director HR, Butte Glenn Community College
Director Mikeial Williamson, Executive Director of Human Resources Operations, Butte County Office of Education
Director Debbie Haggard, Human Resource Specialist, Butte County Office of Education
Director Lorelle Mudd, Chief Business Officer, Biggs Unified School District
Director David Browning, Transportation, Biggs Unified School District
Director John Soldate, Counselor, Butte Glenn Community College
Director Marie Hartman, Director, Chico Unified School District
Director Kevin Moretti President, CUTA, Chico Unified School District
Director Aimee Beleu, Assistant Superintendent, Durham Unified School District
Director Yolanda Prentice, Secretary, Durham Unified School District
Director Anne Sisney, Teacher, Gridley Unified School District
Director Brittany Lobo, Business Manager, Manzanita Elementary School District
Director Lora Askea, Teacher, Manzanita Elementary School District
Director Shawna Hutsell, Teacher, Oroville City Elementary School District
Director Susan Watts, Assistant Superintendent, Oroville Union High School District
Director Chello Metcalf, Personnel Technician, Oroville Union High School District
Director David McCready, Assistant Superintendent, Paradise Unified School District
Director Cynthia Smith, Teacher, Paradise Unified School District
Director Cody Walker, Assistant Superintendent, Thermalito Union School District
Vice-President: Ruth Anaya, Chief Business Official, Palermo Elementary School District
Secretary: Heather Naylor, Business Manager, Gridley Unified School District
Treasurer: Christopher Little, Executive Director HR, Butte Glenn Community College
Director Mikeial Williamson, Executive Director of Human Resources Operations, Butte County Office of Education
Director Debbie Haggard, Human Resource Specialist, Butte County Office of Education
Director Lorelle Mudd, Chief Business Officer, Biggs Unified School District
Director David Browning, Transportation, Biggs Unified School District
Director John Soldate, Counselor, Butte Glenn Community College
Director Marie Hartman, Director, Chico Unified School District
Director Kevin Moretti President, CUTA, Chico Unified School District
Director Aimee Beleu, Assistant Superintendent, Durham Unified School District
Director Yolanda Prentice, Secretary, Durham Unified School District
Director Anne Sisney, Teacher, Gridley Unified School District
Director Brittany Lobo, Business Manager, Manzanita Elementary School District
Director Lora Askea, Teacher, Manzanita Elementary School District
Director Shawna Hutsell, Teacher, Oroville City Elementary School District
Director Susan Watts, Assistant Superintendent, Oroville Union High School District
Director Chello Metcalf, Personnel Technician, Oroville Union High School District
Director David McCready, Assistant Superintendent, Paradise Unified School District
Director Cynthia Smith, Teacher, Paradise Unified School District
Director Cody Walker, Assistant Superintendent, Thermalito Union School District
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The BSSP Board of Directors schedules regular meetings in October, December, March and May, preceded by a meeting of the Executive Committee. Nominating Committee meetings are scheduled as needed based on the election cycle or mid-term vacancies. Additional, special meetings may be scheduled as necessary and may be conducted telephonically with locations noticed in the agenda for public comments. Occasionally, meetings are cancelled and/or rescheduled as necessary based on agenda topics and director availability. Agendas are posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the meetings and minutes are posted after approval at a subsequent meeting of the board. Review the agenda for each meeting's location.
In accordance with the BSSP Governance Handbook, each agenda will include a time reserved for comments from the public: Members of the public will identify themselves and will direct their comments to the Chairperson. Speakers will be given five minutes to present their topic. Each topic will be limited to 15 minutes or three speakers. Once 2 speakers have shared a similar viewpoint, the Chairperson will ask for a differing viewpoint. If no other viewpoint is represented, a third speaker may present. Speakers will not be allowed to yield their time to other speakers. Speakers will respect the time limit granted for their presentation. Those speakers unwilling to respect the time limit will be asked to discontinue their presentation by the Chairperson. An unwillingness to halt a presentation after being directed will, at the discretion of the Chairperson, result in the meeting being called into “recess” until such time that the meeting can resume in an orderly fashion.
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Minutes
BD: Board of Directors EC: Executive Committee NC: Nominating Committee PL: Board of Directors (P&L, only) WC: Board of Directors (Work Comp, only) 2022-23 PL 10/11/2022 Agenda Minutes BD 10/11/2022 Agenda EC 11/29/2022 Agenda Minutes BD 12/13/2022 Agenda Minutes BD 02/14/2023 Agenda Minutes PL WC 03/07/2023 Agenda BD 03/07/2023 Agenda 2021-22 BD 08/24/2021 Agenda Minutes EC 09/21/2021 Cancelled BD 10/12/2021 Cancelled BD 10/19/2021 Agenda Minutes PL 10/22/2021 Agenda Minutes BD 10/25/2021 Agenda Minutes EC 11/16/2021 Cancelled BD 12/14/2021 Agenda Minutes BD 01/18/2022 Agenda Minutes EC 02/15/2022 Cancelled BD 03/01/2020 Cancelled PL 03/08/2022 Agenda Minutes BD 03/08/2022 Agenda Minutes BD 03/29/2022 Agenda Minutes WC 04/05/2022 Agenda Minutes EC 05/03/2022 Agenda Minutes NC 05/17/2022 Agenda Minutes PL 05/24/2022 Agenda Minutes BD 05/24/2022 Agenda Minutes PL 06/02/2022 Agenda Minutes PL 06/16/2022 Agenda Minutes 2020-21 PL 07/21/2020 Agenda Minutes PL 08/10/2020 Agenda Minutes PL 09/16/2020 Agenda Minutes NC 10/12/2020 Agenda Minutes BD 10/13/2020 Agenda Minutes PL 10/28/2020 Agenda Minutes BD 12/08/2020 Agenda Minutes BD 03/09/2021 Agenda Minutes EC 05/04/2021 Agenda Minutes BD 05/21/2021 Agenda Minutes 2019-20 SPA 06/22/2020 Agenda EC 09/23/2019 Agenda Minutes BD 10/08/2019 Cancelled EC 10/21/2019 Agenda Minutes BD 10/24/2019 Agenda Minutes EC 11/18/2019 Agenda Minutes BD 12/10/2019 Agenda Minutes EC 02/24/2020 Cancelled BD 03/10/2020 Agenda Minutes EC 05/12/2020 Agenda Minutes NC 05/13/2020 Agenda Minutes BD 05/26/2020 Agenda Minutes 2018-19 BD 09/06/2018 Agenda Minutes BD 10/11/2018 Agenda Minutes EC 11/14/2018 Cancelled BD 11/19/2018 Agenda Minutes EC 12/13/2018 Agenda Minutes BD 12/13/2018 Agenda Minutes BD 01/23/2019 Agenda Minutes EC 02/27/2019 Agenda Minutes BD 03/14/2019 Agenda Minutes EC 05/01/2019 Agenda Minutes NC 05/08/2019 Agenda Minutes BD 05/23/2019 Agenda Minutes BD 06/20/2019 Agenda Minutes |
Policies and Procedures
Administration1.1 Covered Employees / Groups / Board Members
1.2 Retirees 1.3 Benefit Plan Rate Structures 1.4 Eligibility 1.5 Negotiations 1.6 SUNSET 3/21/2016 1.7 Withdrawal and Return of Withdrawn Groups 1.8 Break in Coverage 1.9 Open Enrollment 1.10 Termination of Employment 1.11 Section 125 plan 1.12 Legal Action Against BSSP 1.13 Purchasing 1.14 Gift and Donations 1.15 Conflict of Interest 1.16 Member Contribution Rates 1.17 Board Agenda Items 1.18 Retention of Records 1.19 SUNSET 06/30/2012 1.20 Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information 1.21 Individual Coverage for Spouses / Registered Domestic Partners 1.22 SUNSET 06/30/2017 1.23 SUNSET 06/30/2017 1.24 SUNSET 06/30/2017 1.25 Charter School Employees |
Finance2.1 Budget Policy
2.2 Investments 2.3 Audits / Actuarials 2.4 Calculation of Surplus by Fiscal Year 2.5 Rate Stabilization Fund Policy 2.6 CAL-Card Program 2.7 Fund Balance Reporting 2.8 Underwriting 2.9 Target Equity 2.10 Capital Leases Organization4.1 Board Officers and Executive Committee
4.2 Election / Nomination of Board Officers and Election Committee 4.3 Board Indemnification Policy 4.4 None 4.5 Weighted Vote Calculations 4.6 Policy Review 4.7 Self-Evaluation by the Board of Directors 4.8 Disclosure of Program Participation and Underwriting Information |
Personnel3.1 Injury and Illness Prevention Program
3.2 Executive Director Evaluation 3.3 Salary and Benefits for Employees Not Subject to an Employment Contract 3.4 Equal Employment Opportunity Property and Liability 5.1 Risk Management and Safety Policy
5.2 Property and Liability Claims Settlement Procedures 5.3 Auxiliary Organization Policy 5.4 Charter School Coverage Policy 5.5 Member Dispute Resolution 5.6 Memorandum of Coverage 5.7 SUNSET 07/01/2016 5.8 Safety Credit Program 5.9 SUNSET 07/01/2016 5.10 Allocation of Property Program Limits |