WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Brian Freeman, Assistant Superintendent for Business 119 South Avenue, Webster, NY 14580 (585) 216-0017 brian_freeman@webstercsd.org
Brian Neenan, Superintendent From: Brian Freeman, Assistant Superintendent for Business Re: RASHP 1 Procedural Updates Cc: Board of Education Date: 7/31/2025 The Rochester Area School Health Plan I (RASHP I), a municipal cooperative under Article 5G of the New York State General Municipal Law, has issued a restated Municipal Cooperation Agreement (MCA) to take effect January 1, 2026. The restatement has been approved by the RASHP I Board of Directors and requires formal action by all participating districts to remain in the cooperative beyond that date. A summary of the key changes to the MCA are below: 1. New Membership Category: Non-Minimum Premium Member Districts that withdraw from Classic Blue/Classic Blue Secure Minimum Premium plans but remain in Medicare Advantage or other voluntary benefit programs are newly designated as Non-Minimum Premium Members. These districts: ● Retain voting rights and continued participation in non-Minimum Premium plans. ● Are excluded from annual surplus/deficit distributions tied to Minimum Premium plans. ● Are included in final surplus distribution only upon plan termination. 2. Surplus/Deficit Distribution Clarification (Section 5.08) Only active Minimum Premium Members share in annual surplus or deficit. Non-Minimum Premium Members participate only in surplus distribution at final dissolution of applicable plans. 3. Withdrawal from Minimum Premium Plans (Sections 10.01(a), 10.05) Withdrawal process includes: ● April 1: Intent notice ● September 1: Confirmation ● January 1: Effective withdrawal date Upon withdrawal, the district transitions to Non-Minimum Premium Member status. 4. Complete Withdrawal/Termination (Sections 3.04, 10.01(b), 10.02(b)) Districts may withdraw voluntarily or be terminated for non-compliance. Fully withdrawn districts: ● Share in surplus/deficit as of December 31 prior to withdrawal. ● Are excluded from future distributions.
5. Expanded Program Scope (Schedule B) Formal addition of Medicare Advantage, dental, and voluntary benefit programs to the cooperative’s offerings. Below is the resolution for approval along with the attached updated Municipal Cooperative agreement for RASHP 1 and the original 1986 agreement between the districts for your reference.
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE RESTATED ROCHESTER AREA SCHOOL HEALTH PLAN I MUNICIPAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Webster Central School District participates in the Rochester Area School Health Plan I (RASHP I), a municipal cooperative under Article 5G of the General Municipal Law; and WHEREAS, the RASHP I Board of Directors has approved an amended and restated Municipal Cooperation Agreement (“Restated MCA”) to be effective as of January 1, 2026 which updates and clarifies rules regarding participation and withdrawal from RASHP I as well as making other clarifying operational changes; and WHEREAS, the Restated MCA requires a District to execute an updated adoption agreement prior to January 1, 2026 if the District desires to continue to participate in RASHP I on and after January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Webster Central School District Board (“Board”) has reviewed the Restated MCA and adoption agreement and agrees to the terms thereof; and WHEREAS, the Webster Central School District desires to continue to participate in RASHP I on and after January 1, 2026 under the terms of the Restated MCA and adoption agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster Central School District hereby agrees to participate in RASHP I effective on and after January 1, 2026 under the terms of the Restated MCA and adoption agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes Brian Freeman to sign the adoption agreement on behalf of the Webster Central School District. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board has caused this resolution to be adopted this 19th day of August, 2025.
By:_________________________________ Heather Murphy Webster Central School District District Clerk