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The Dover School District faces a $1.67 million bill from health insurance "broker," SchoolCare, to cover a reserve shortfall.
School district officials are exploring how to pay the unexpected expense, aiming to avoid budget and tax increases.
SchoolCare stated the assessment is necessary due to higher-than-expected medical and pharmacy claims across its member districts.
District employees are not losing their health insurance coverage, according to the superintendent.
DOVER — SchoolCare has assessed the Dover School District to pay $1.67 million for a shortfall in reserves to pay claims and help "restore" reserves. The organization is described as a "broker" for school districts' health insurance.
Robin Trefethen, city School Board chair, said the board is "re