Hello Ed and Mike. the 2013 Legislative Session Ended April 14, 2013

Blake Vanessa

From: GraftEd Sent: Wednesday, April17, 2013 9:18 AM To: 'Eddy Jeans'; [email protected] Subject: RE: End of session report

Thanks,

From: Eddy Jeans [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, AprH 16, 2013 3:20PM To: Graff_Ed; Abbott_Mike; [email protected] Subject: End of session report

Hello Ed and Mike. The 2013 legislative session ended April 14, 2013. SB57 added a CPT adjustment to the pupil transpmiation reimbursement program for a three year period. Based on EED's fiscal note ASD should receive approximately $21,955,600in FY14, $22,504,500in FY15 and $23,067,100 in FY16. SB57 also moves the notice of layoff for tenured teachers from March 16 to May 15. The legislation requires EED to share information with school districts to be distributed to parents about the benefits of early literacy. Additional funding for schools was included in the capital budget as one-time revenue. $21,000,000 will be distributed to all school districts based on the school districts adjusted ADM. The legislation states that the funding is for student safety and security enhancement. ASD should receive approximately $6,394,400. Included in the Govemor's budget is $25,000,000 million in one-time funding for energy grants. This money will be distributed to all school districts based on the school districts adjusted ADM. ASD should receive approximately $7,597,200. I have attached a spreadsheet that lists legislation and its current status. You will see the current committee that the bill is in or you will see "awaiting transmission to Govemor" for bills that passed this session. Any bills that are still in a committee continue next year in that committee. HB 179 and SB82, broadband discounts for schools will have the state pay the local share of the e-rate program. There seems to be a lot of support for this legislation to assist with the cost of intemet services. The legislation also sets a minimum level of 10 megabits per second of download for each school. Currently there are about 170 schools in Alaska that have less than 10 megabits. Both HB 179 and SB82 are in their finance committees.

1 SB90, group insurance for school district employees is still in Senate Finance. It is my understanding that Senator Dunleavy will continue to work on this issue over the summer. The House passed HR8 that creates a committee to review the sustainably of Education funding. The committee will be co-chaired by Representatives Lynn Gattis and Tammie Wilson. The committee will meet over the summer and submit a report to the legislature, EED and the Governor by January 1, 2014. I have attached a link to HR8. Ed and Mike, it has been our pleasure to work with you two this past legislative session. If you have any questions about the attachments or legislation feel free to give me or Eldon a call. Please contact Eldon or myself if you wish to retain our services next year. Eddy

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 4:09 PM To: Eddy Jeans Subject: RE: End of session report

Eddie-

Good report. Was the FN for SB 57 funded'

Mike

From: Eddy Jeans [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 3:20 PM To: Graff_Ed; Abbott_Mike; [email protected] Subject: End of session report

Hello Ed and Mike. The 2013 legislative session ended April 14, 2013. SB57 added a CPI adjustment to the pupil transportation reimbursement program for a three year period. Based on EED's fiscal note ASD should receive approximately $21,955,600in FY14, $22,504,500in FY15 and $23,067,100 in FY16. SB57 also moves the notice oflayoff for tenured teachers from March 16 to May 15. The legislation requires EED to share information with school districts to be distributed to parents about the benefits of early literacy. Additional funding for schools was included in the capital budget as one-time revenue. $21,000,000 will be distributed to all school districts based on the school districts adjusted ADM. The legislation states that the funding is for student safety and security enhancement. ASD should receive approximately $6,394,400. Included in the Governor's budget is $25,000,000 million in one-time funding for energy grants. This money will be distributed to all school districts based on the school districts adjusted ADM. ASD should receive approximately $7,597,200. I have attached a spreadsheet that lists legislation and its current status. You will see the current committee that the bill is in or you will see "awaiting transmission to Governor" for bills that passed this session. Any bills that are still in a committee continue next year in that committee. HB179 and SB82, broadband discounts for schools will have the state pay the local share of the e-rate program. There seems to be a lot of support for this legislation to assist with the cost of internet services. The legislation also sets a minimum level of 10 megabits per second of download for each school. Currently there are about 170 schools in Alaska that have less than 10 megabits. Both HB 179 and SB82 are in their finance committees.

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Eddy Jeans Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 3:20 PM To: Graff_Ed; Abbott_Mike; [email protected] Subject: End of session report Attachments: legislation tracker.xlsx

Hello Ed and Mike. The 2013 legislative session ended Aprill4, 2013. SB57 added a CPI adjustment to the pupil transportation reimbursement program for a three year period. Based on EED's fiscal note ASD should receive approximately $21,955,600in FY14, $22,504,500in FY15 and $23,067,100 in FY16. SB57 also moves the notice oflayoff for tenured teachers from March 16 to May 15. The legislation requires EED to share infonnation with school districts to be distributed to parents about the benefits of early literacy. Additional funding for schools was included in the capital budget as one-time revenue. $21,000,000 will be distlibuted to all school districts based on the school districts adjusted ADM. The legislation states that the funding is for student safety and security enhancement. ASD should receive approximately $6,394,400. Included in the Governor's budget is $25,000,000 million in one-time funding for energy grants. This money will be distributed to all school districts based on the school districts adjusted ADM. ASD should receive approximately $7,597,200. I have attached a spreadsheet that lists legislation and its current status. You will see the current committee that the bill is in or you will see "awaiting transmission to Governor" for bills that passed this session. Any bills that are still in a committee continue next year in that committee. HB179 and SB82, broadband discounts for schools will have the state pay the local share ofthe e-rate program. There seems to be a lot of support for this legislation to assist with the cost of internet services. The legislation also sets a minimum level of 10 megabits per second of download for each school. Currently there are about 170 schools in Alaska that have less than 10 megabits. Both HB179 and SB82 are in their finance committees. SB90, group insurance for school district employees is still in Senate Finance. It is my understanding that Senator Dunleavy will continue to work on this issue over the summer. The House passed HR8 that creates a committee to review the sustainably of Education funding. The committee will be co-chaired by Representatives Lynn Gattis and Tammie Wilson. The committee will meet over the summer and submit a report to the legislature, EED and the Governor by January 1, 2014. I have attached a link to HR8.

1 Ed and Mike, it has been our pleasure to work with you two this past legislative session. If you have any questions about the attachments or legislation feel free to give me or Eldon a call. Please contact Eldon or myself if you wish to retain our services next year. Eddy

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Eddy Jeans Sent: Tuesday, April16, 2013 3:20 PM To: Graff_Ed; Abbott_Mike; [email protected] Subject: End of session report Attachments: legislation tracker.xlsx

Hello Ed and Mike. The 2013 legislative session ended April 14, 2013. SB57 added a CPl adjustment to the pupil transportation reimbursement program for a three year period. Based on EED's fiscal note ASD should receive approximately $21,955,600in FY14, $22,504,500in FY15 and $23,067,100 in FY16. SB57 also moves the notice of layoff for tenured teachers from March 16 to May 15. The legislation requires EED to share information with school districts to be distributed to parents about the benefits of early literacy. Additional funding for schools was included in the capital budget as one-time revenue. $21,000,000 will be distributed to all school districts based on the school districts adjusted ADM. The legislation states that the funding is for student safety and security enhancement. ASD should receive approximately $6,394,400. Included in the Governor's budget is $25,000,000 million in one-time funding for energy grants. This money will be distributed to all school districts based on the school districts adjusted ADM. ASD should receive approximately $7,597,200. I have attached a spreadsheet that lists legislation and its current status. You will see the current committee that the bill is in or you will see "awaiting transmission to Governor" for bills that passed this session. Any bills that are still in a committee continue next year in that committee. HB 179 and SB82, broadband discounts for schools will have the state pay the local share of the e-rate program. There seems to be a lot of support for this legislation to assist with the cost of internet services. The legislation also sets a minimum level of 10 megabits per second of download for each school. Currently there are about 170 schools in Alaska that have less than l 0 megabits. Both HB 179 and SB82 are in their finance committees. SB90, group insurance for school district employees is still in Senate Finance. It is my understanding that Senator Dunleavy will continue to work on this issue over the summer. The House passed HR8 that creates a committee to review the sustainably of Education funding. The committee will be co-chaired by Representatives Lynn Gattis and Tammie Wilson. The committee will meet over the summer and submit a report to the legislature, EED and the Governor by January 1, 2014. I have attached a link to HR8.

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Jason Alward Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 2:09 PM To: Stanek_Sandra Subject: FW: FYI

The last one is of concern and relief to you others,

HB 4 the instate gas corporation passed and is on its way up to the Gov. this bill set things up for the AGDC to take the Gas line all the way to construction ready project if the numbers all work out for the buyers and sellers of the gas. If all goes as planned construction would start late 2016.

SB23 LNG Trucking for Fairbanks also passed and is on its way to the Gov. This was the bill that allows AIDA to participate in building a liquefaction plant on the North Slope and a distribution plant in Fairbanks and trucks to haul gas.

SB 21 oil tax rewrite also passed both sides and is heading to the Gov. we have heard so many versions and numbers that it is hard to keep track of what tax rate is. We have heard that the states push back is from 400million to as high as a billion a year. Late Saturday night I was hearing that it could go as high as 5 billion if the oil price was to go over 200 dollars a barrel.

HB76 Unemployment this is the bill that allows the DOL Commish to adjust the increase to the Ul trust fund . We were able to get a 3 year sunset on this section of the bill to help protect the fund.

SB 18 capital budget was a 2.2 billion dollar budget. It did include money for both UAA and UAF engineering buildings and for the SLAM building in Juneau and lots of road money.

HB23 the Kink Arm Bridge was held in Senate Finance after the bill was amended in House rules to place the project under the authority of AHFC. When the legislative audit came out with their report and the projected traffic count and revenues were different than KABAT A some members of the Senate Finance Committee wanted a better look at it.

SB90 The school system health insurance. This is the bill would force every school system in the state under the standard state health insurance plan. The bill was held up in Senate Finance after a derailment from the fast track it started on. This bill will be having hearings thru the interim for sure. Blake Vanessa

From: Ryan_ Cindy Sent: Monday, April15, 2013 12:25 PM To: Robbins, Doug Subject: FW: AEA!!' Legislative Update

From: Hornstein_Adam Date: Friday, April12, 2013 6:21PM To: Williwaw Subject: AEA!!! Legislative Update

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From: Ron Fuhrer Date: April12, 2013, 4:27:00 PM AKDT To: adam [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update Reply-To: [email protected]

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1 April12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

The 2013 legislative session is scheduled to adjourn by midnight Sunday. Several controversial items are sprinting to the finish line including oil and gas production taxes (Senate Bill 21 ), the Knik Arm Crossing (HB 23) and the operating and capital budgets. Finance committees and floor sessions are going past midnight and the pace can best be described as frenetic.

SB90 -Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

SB 90: Senate Bill 90 and its companion House Bill 196 are legislation that would dramatically impact thousands of members and their health insurance. The legislation has received several hearings in the Legislature. First, HB 196 was heard by the House Labor and Commerce Committee on both Saturday and Monday. The legislation was held in the committee.

SB 90 was heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee and moved on the same day. SB 90 has moved to the Senate Finance Committee where it has received three hearings. SB 90 is an enormous policy change and the legislation has not received any actuarial analysis, nor has it been open for public testimony in the Senate Finance Committee. The Finance Committee held SB 90, with further work to be done on it over the summer.

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Your effo1is are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Committee held its final meeting of the 2013 session. Education related legislation such as (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session?

Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confirm or deny every rumor. The NEA-Alaska lobby team is in Juneau and will update members as necessary when conditions warrant. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

2 Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Jnneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Bemoth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Joanna Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESP A).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Jnneau this session. Following, is her summary of her expenence:

Everybody supports the Alaska Pe1jormance Scholarship, however they have no real concept of how that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. !feel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hear from the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of' what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts/rom out of' the state, but need more "evidence"fi'om locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

3 The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice. RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Updates Who are my legislators & other FAQs Contact your legislators Legislative committees

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From: Dona Helmer Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 6:41 AM To: Helmer_Dona Subject: FW: I oppose SB 90

Importance: High

From: Sen. Anna Fairclough [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 4:47 PM To: Dona Helmer Subject: RE: I oppose SB 90

Dear Dona,

I wanted to take a moment to let you know that Senate Bill 90/House Bill196 will not be considered for passage by the legislature this year. During the interim, the Education Budget Subcommittee, to which I have been appointed, will be taking up education related legislation, including SB90/HB196, in order to thoroughly look into these proposals.

If possible, I encourage you to participate in the public meetings. There are important discussions to be had on the way we fund education, and it is vital to have all parties involved in the process.

Thank you for your interest.

Regards,

Senator Anna Fairclough Senate District M (House Districts 25 & 26) East Anchorage & Eagle River

From: Dona Helmer [!Ili!li1~~L

As your constituent, I am writing to inform you of my opposition to SB 90.

I do not want you to rush this through in the last few days of this session. I am opposed to the fact, that once again, the AK Senate is trying to do something without proper study.

Every time this happens it harms labor in the state. The health care plans of teachers in this state have been years in the making. There is no guarantee this new plan will save the state money.

Once again, I am afraid that the state is trying to take away my voice and my rights. I currently am able to vote for the members of the Board of Trustees of my Health plan.

Dona J. Helmer

3042 Brittany Place

Anchorage, AK 99504

907-248-0803

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From: Tyler Desjarlais Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 3:36 PM To: Holleman_Andy Subject: Fwd: Response to Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Rep. Bob Lynn" Date: Aprill4, 2013, 12:35:18 PM AKDT To: Tyler Subject: RE: Response to Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Dear Tyler,

Good news. Senate Bill 90/House Bill196 "An Act relating to group insurance coverage and self insurance coverage for school district employees; and providing for an effective date." has been delayed for consideration until 2014. Please keep in touch. I understand your concerns.

Sincerely,

Bob

Representative Bob Lynn 269-0205 465-4931

From: Tyler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 6:21 PM Subject: Response to Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

I wanted to follow up on a point I missed in my last in email and also thank you for any input you provide. You have to understand my concern when I get an email from my union president that tells me this will happen:

Legislators are being told that this would provide significant cost savings by pooling all the employees. This bill will provide funding for the state's basic plan, which currently costs $1 ,330/month. Below is an explanation of the benefit difference that would be experienced by 90% of the members that are currently covered by the NEA Health Plan.

1. Increases cun·ent individual deductibles of $100 to a $500 deductible ($300 for the family to $1,000 for the fan1iiy). 2. Decreases co-insurance from 80% to 70%. 1 3. Increases current individual out-of-pocket of$1 ,000 maximum ($3,000 for the family) to $2,000 for the individual with no cap for family. 4. Decreases current dental benefits from $2,000 per year per person, to $500 per year per person. 5. Decreases vision benefits from exam, contacts, frames/lenses, to NO vision benefits. 6. Plans that have selected orthodontia will no longer have orthodontia benefits.

I appreciate the concems that parents have said. We all want wants best for our children. We have a huge problem in AK and nationally with teacher retention. Medical benefits are a big reason why it is appealing to become a teacher. 30% of teachers quit after their first year, 50% by their third and 90% after 7 years. If we are to change the education system, we need effective teachers to pursue lifelong careers, not 2 or 3 year stints. Flat funding education makes it inevitable that teachers will be cut each year. Salaries are going to be frozen for at least 2 years in a best case scenmio and, with SB90/HBI96 benefits and going to be cut heavily.

It is not likely that we are going to keep good teachers in AK if we make these chm1ges quickly. Time must be taken to address the needs of teachers to keep them fi·om leaving the state. If we also change tenure to five years and it is easy for teachers take all of their retirement with them after 4 years to another district we will not be competitive. Parents & Teachers complain about class sizes, but kids, our most valuable resource, succeed when good teachers stay in schools. It is not just about quantity of teacher's, it is about quality.

Thanks, Tyler Desjarlais

On Apr 11, 2013, at 5:49PM, "Rep. Lynn Gattis" wrote:

Mr. Desjarlais:

Thank you for your email and for sharing your concems.

The impetus for this bill was at the request of the 5 largest school districts in our state and the yearly resolutions of the Alaska Association of School Boards. Almost $300 million dollars of public funds are spent on health care by our school distJicts and the prices keep soaring. Just in the Mat-Su Valley, today the Superintendent of Schools said that the savings with one of the options that the State Health plan offers, with similm· benefits to the employees, would save the district between $2.5 and $5.5 million dollm·s. That's a potential of more than 50 teaching positions that could be saved, smaller classrooms a11d more resources for the schools.

With 53 school districts having their own plans, some through the NEA Trust, some are self insured a11d some use other providers, this is a11 attempt at looking for a way to consolidate and contain costs. It is also a way to unburden the districts, so they ca11 concentrate on doing what they are supposed to do: educate children.

While it might seem that this process is fast, or for some nefarious reasons, it is not. The State of Alaska inherits all the school district employees that qualify for retirement health benefits and that's in addition to the active state employees. This issue is not uncharted territory; over 40 states in the U.S. pool with local public employees and at least 19 of them with school distlict employees. Research has shown that there can be considerable savings. 2 We hope to get the information requested from the NEA Trust to analyze the benefits that can be accomplished by doing this pool.

As for the costs, money has already been appropriated through the public education fund and this money pays a large percentage of these benefits for district employees. The new administrative positions would do what some of our dis11icts are doing at the local level. In other words, there would be some cost-shifting, but the state is already paying a big portion of the bill.

Having been a school board member in the Mat-Su Borough and having heard from parents that they want smaller class sizes, more programs and no stafflayoffs, this could really make a difference while making sure that we provide our educators with the benefits that they deserve. This is not an anti-NEA Health Trust bill. As I said, they are not the only provider for all of our districts.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Representative Lynn Gattis State Capitol Room 420 Juneau AK, 99801 Phone: 907-465-4833 Fax: 907-465-4586

http:/iwww. facebook.com/RepresentativeL vnnGattis

From: Tyler [ [email protected]] Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 5:45PM Subject: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB 196. Please hold this bill so an acruarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB 196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely,

Tyler Desjarlais

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From: Tyler Desjarlais Sent: Sunday, Aprill4, 2013 3:36 PM To: Holleman_Andy Subject: Fwd: Response to Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Sen. Fred Dyson" Date: April14, 2013, 10:18:56 AM AKDT To: 'Tyler' Subject: RE: Response to Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Hello Tyler, Thank you for contacting our office about SB90, a bill that would consolidate virtually all state public school employees in a state administered health care program. This legislation came up late in this session and there has not been sufficient time to analyze the concept and data.

In general, I am not in favor of centralization of control over any of our affairs. Liberty, decentralization of government power, and individual responsibility are foundational principles of our country. This bill will not pass this year and there will be 9 months of time to review the concept.

I hope you do not assume this issue is an attack on our teachers or our schools. Personally, I am very proud and pleased with the public schools in my area. My children and grandchildren all attend or attended local public schools and two of my families have taught in the system. Fred

Senator Fred Dyson State Capitol, #121 907-465-2199 1-800-342-2199

From: Tyler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 6:21 PM Subject: Response to Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

I wanted to follow up on a point I missed in my last in email and also thank you for any input you provide. You have to understand my concern when I get an email fi·om my union president that tells me this will happen:

1 Legislators are being told that this would provide significant cost savings by pooling all the employees. This bill will provide funding for the state's basic plan, which currently costs $1 ,330/month. Below is an explanation of the benefit difference that would be experienced by 90% of the members that are cmTently covered by the NEA Health Plan.

I. Increases current individual deductibles of $100 to a $500 deductible ($300 for the family to $1,000 for the family). 2. Decreases co-insurance from 80% to 70%. 3. Increases current individual out-of-pocket of$1,000 maximum ($3,000 for the family) to $2,000 for the individual with no cap for family. 4. Decreases current dental benefits fi·om $2,000 per year per person, to $500 per year per person. 5. Decreases vision benefits from exam, contacts, frames/lenses, to NO vision benefits. 6. Plans that have selected orthodontia will no longer have orthodontia benefits.

I appreciate the concerns that parents have said. We all want wants best for our children. We have a huge problem in AK and nationally with teacher retention. Medical benefits are a big reason why it is appealing to become a teacher. 30% of teachers quit after their first year, 50% by their third and 90% after 7 years. If we are to change the education system, we need effective teachers to pursue lifelong careers, not 2 or 3 year stints. Flat funding education makes it inevitable that teachers will be cut each year. Salaries are going to be frozen for at least 2 years in a best case scenario and, with SB90/HB 196 benefits and going to be cut heavily.

It is not likely that we are going to keep good teachers in AK if we make these changes quickly. Time must be taken to address the needs of teachers to keep them fi·om leaving the state. If we also change tenure to five years and it is easy for teachers take all of their retirement with them after 4 years to another district we will not be competitive. Parents & Teachers complain about class sizes, but kids, our most valuable resource, succeed when good teachers stay in schools. It is not just about quantity of teacher's, it is about quality.

Thanks, Tyler Desjarlais

On Apr 11, 2013, at 5:49PM, "Rep. Lynn Gattis" wrote:

Mr. Desjarlais:

Thank you for your email and for sharing your concems.

The impetus for this bill was at the request of the 5 largest school districts in our state and the yearly resolutions of the Alaska Association of School Boards. Almost $300 million dollars of public funds are spent on health care by our school districts and the prices keep soaring. Just in the Mat-Su Valley, today the Superintendent of Schools said that the savings with one of the options that the State Health plan offers, with similar benefits to the employees, would save the distlict between $2.5 and $5.5 million dollars. That's a potential of more than 50 teaching positions that could be saved, smaller classrooms and more resources for the schools.

With 53 school districts having their own plans, some through the NEA Trust, some are self insured and some use other providers, this is an attempt at looking for a way to consolidate and 2 contain costs. It is also a way to unburden the districts, so they can concentrate on doing what they are supposed to do: educate children.

While it might seem that this process is fast, or for some nefarious reasons, it is not. The State of Alaska inhelits all the school distlict employees that qualify for retirement health benefits and that's in addition to the active state employees. This issue is not uncharted territory; over 40 states in the U.S. pool with local public employees and at least 19 of them with school district employees. Research has shown that there can be considerable savings.

We hope to get the infom1ation requested from the NEA Trust to analyze the benefits that can be accomplished by doing this pool.

As for the costs, money has already heen appropriated through the public education fund and this money pays a large percentage of these benefits for district employees. The new administrative positions would do what some of our districts are doing at the local level. In other words, there would be some cost-shifting, but the state is already paying a big portion of the bill.

Having been a school board member in the Mat-Su Borough and having heard from parents that they want smaller class sizes, more programs and no staff layoffs, this could really make a difference while making sure that we provide our educators with the benefits that they deserve. This is not an anti-NEA HealthTmst bill. As I said, they are not the only provider for all of our districts.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Representative Lynn Gattis State Capitol Room 420 Juneau AK, 99801 Phone: 907-465-4833 Fax: 907-465-4586

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From: Tyler [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April11, 2013 5:45PM Subject: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB 196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB 196 is an enom1ous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely,

Tyler Desjarlais

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From: Jarussi_Louie Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 1:14 PM To: Rep. Bob Lynn Subject: Re: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Thanks for you response. I'm sure you agree that a proposal so sweeping such as sb. 90 needs much more study. My views on the oil tax mission is that I agree Alaska needs to adjust the way the state taxes big oil. However we NEED a fall back option or a sunset clause to be able to revisit this issue and see if it is worth our tax breaks, etc to big oil. Thanks again for doing your best for us. L Jarussi Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 14, 2013, at 12:42 PM, "Rep. Bob Lynn" wrote:

>Dear Louie, > >Good news. Senate Bill 90/House Bill196 "An Act relating to group insurance coverage and self-insurance coverage for school district employees; and providing for an effective date." has been delayed for consideration until2014. Please keep in touch. I understand your concerns. > >Sincerely, > >Bob > > Representative Bob Lynn > 269-0205 > 465-4931 > >-----Original Message----- > From: Louie Jarussi [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 5:53AM >To: Rep. Bob Lynn >Subject: Opposition to SB90/HB196 > > >I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized. > > SB90/HB196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities. > > Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences. > > Sincerely,Louie jarussi > > > >Louie Jarussi

1 > 10561 our road >Anchorage, AK 99507

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From: Rep. Bob Lynn < [email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:43 PM To: Jarussi_Louie Subject: RE: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Dear Louie,

Good news. Senate Biii90/House Bill196 "An Act relating to group insurance coverage and self-insurance coverage for school district employees; and providing for an effective date." has been delayed for consideration until 2014. Please keep in touch. I understand your concerns.

Sincerely,

Bob

Representative Bob Lynn 269-0205 465-4931

-----Original Message----- From: Louie Jarussi [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 5:53 AM To: Rep. Bob Lynn Subject: Opposition to SB90/HB196

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely,Louie jarussi

Louie Jarussi 10661 our road Anchorage, AK 99507 Blake Vanessa

From: Sen. Berta Gardner Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:26 PM To: Baldwin_John Cc: Noah Hanson; Rep. Andy Josephson Subject: RE: SB 90 ... Thanks?

Well, congrats on the b'day.

We will put your correct mailing address in our records, but we cannot change your address with Division of Elections. You can do that through here: http://www.elections.alaska.gov/vi vr how.php

Hope to see you this summer.

Berta

Senator Berta Gardner Anchorage District H Spenard Midtown UMed

(907) 465-4930 Alaska State Capitol Juneau AK 99801

-----Original Message----- From: Baldwin_John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April14, 2013 12:13 PM To: Sen. Berta Gardner Subject: Re: SB 90 ... Thanks?

Hi Berta

Yeah. Really blessed with the family setup. I converted our residence into a grandfather-in-law: ) in University, other side of Macinnes. 1918 N. Salem

Thanks for NOT getting my birthday card to me. Haha. The big 6 ohhhh.

J. R.

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 14, 2013, at 10:49 AM, "Sen. Berta Gardner" wrote:

>Hi JR, >

1 >I'm glad to hear from you. The birthday card I sent to your old Crescent address came back as undeliverable and I know from Cassie that you are living with Erin and her family. If you'll send me that address, I'll put it in my database. > > SB90 seems to be stalled for now. I believe it is because of the push back on it. The battle is delayed but likely not over. > >It is still a victory. Well done. > > Berta > >Senator Berta Gardner >Anchorage District H > Spenard Midtown UMed > > (907) 465-4930 >Alaska State Capitol >Juneau AK 99801 > >-----Original Message----- > From: Baldwin_John [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Sunday, April14, 2013 9:07AM >To: Sen. Berta Gardner >Subject: SB 90 ... Thanks? > > Hi Berta > > Don't know what part you played in getting SB 90 tabled for further study, but I'm glad the Senate decided to take it off the "fast track." I know Anchorage teachers were more than a little worried about what it might do to our health insurance costs. > >As you may or may not be aware, the quality of teachers within ASD is substantially less than when our kiddos were in Anchorage schools. It's a real shame, really. And now that I'm in "the bizness," my perspective is more than just second hand. > > Have a good weekend. > > J.R. > ---- > J.R. Baldwin > 325.665.5948

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From: Baldwin_John Sent: Sunday, April14, 2013 12:13 PM To: Sen. Berta Gardner Subject: Re: SB 90 ... Thanks?

Hi Berta

Yeah. Really blessed with the family setup. I converted our residence into a grandfather-in-law:) in University, other side of Macinnes. 1918 N. Salem

Thanks for NOT getting my birthday card to me. Haha. The big 6 ohhhh.

J. R.

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 14, 2013, at 10:49 AM, "Sen. Berta Gardner" wrote:

>Hi JR, > >I'm glad to hear from you. The birthday card I sent to your old Crescent address came back as undeliverable and I know from Cassie that you are living with Erin and her family. If you'll send me that address, I'll put it in my database. > > SB90 seems to be stalled for now. I believe it is because of the pushback on it The battle is delayed but likely not over. > >It is still a victory. Well done. > >Berta > >Senator Berta Gardner >Anchorage District H > Spenard Midtown UMed > > (907) 465-4930 >Alaska State Capitol >Juneau AI< 99801 > >-----Original Message----- > From: Baldwin_John [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Sunday, April14, 2013 9:07AM >To: Sen. Berta Gardner >Subject: SB 90 ... Thanks? > >Hi Berta >

1 >Don't know what part you played in getting SB 90 tabled for further study, but I'm glad the Senate decided to take it off the "fast track." I know Anchorage teachers were more than a little worried about what it might do to our health insurance costs. > >As you may or may not be aware, the quality of teachers within ASD is substantially less than when our kiddos were in Anchorage schools. It's a real shame, really. And now that I'm in "the bizness," my perspective is more than just second hand. > >Have a good weekend. > > J.R. > ---- > J.R. Baldwin > 325.665.5948

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From: Rep. Andy Josephson < [email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:10 PM To: Baldwin_John Subject: SB90.HB196

I opposed and fought both bills, especially HB196, when it came before me in Labor and Commerce.

I oppose changes to the teacher healthcare plans.

Rep. Josephson

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From: VanArsdale_Mark Sent: Sunday, Aprill4, 2013 12:00 PM To: Danielle Clay Subject: Re: Opposition to SB90/HB196

I got a response, they have definitely shelved it till next year.

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 14, 2013, at 11:19 AM, "Danielle Clay" wrote:

I actually got a response! Anyone else?

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From: "Sen. Fred Dyson" Date: April14, 2013, 10:15:58 AM AKDT To: "'[email protected]"' Subject: RE: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Hello Danielle, Thank you for contacting our office about SB90, a bill that would consolidate virtually all state public school employees in a state administered health care program. This legislation came up late in this session and there has not been sufficient time to analyze the concept and data. In general, I am not in favor of centralization of control over any of our affairs. Liberty, decentralization of govermnent power, and individual responsibility are foundational principles of our country. This bill will not pass this year and there will be 9 months oftime to review the concept. I hope you do not assume this issue is an attack on our teachers or our schools. Personally, I am very proud and pleased with the public schools in my area. My children and grandchildren all attend or attended local public schools and two of my families have taught in the system. Fred

Senator Fred Dyson State Capitol, #121 907-465-2199 1-800-342-2199

-----Original Message----- From: DANIELLE CLAY [mailto:djciav78(ii),gmaiLcom]

1 Sent: Thursday, April 11,2013 7:21PM To: Sen. Fred Dyson Subject: Opposition to SB90/HB 196

I am wliting to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB 196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB 196 is an enonnous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely, Danielle J. Clay ASD Educator

DANIELLE CLAY 11720 BUSINESS BLVD APT 208 EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577

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From: Danielle Clay Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 11:25 AM To: Bera_Jacob; VanArsdale_Mark Subject: Fwd: Opposition to SB90/HB196

I actually got a response! Anyone else?

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From: "Sen. Fred Dyson" Date: April14, 2013, 10:15:58 AM AKDT To: '"[email protected]"' Subject: RE: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Hello Danielle, Thank you for contacting our office about SB90, a bill that would consolidate virtually all state public school employees in a state administered health care program. This legislation came up late in this session and there has not been sufficient time to analyze the concept and data. In general, I am not in favor of centralization of control over any of our affairs. Liberty, decentralization of government power, and individual responsibility are foundational principles of our country. This bill will not pass this year and there will be 9 months of time to review the concept. I hope you do not assume this issue is an attack on our teachers or our schools. Personally, I am very proud and pleased with the public schools in my area. My children and grandchildren all attend or attended local public schools and two of my families have taught in the system. Fred

Senator Fred Dyson State Capitol, #121 907-465-2199 1-800-342-2199

-----Original Message----- From: DANIELLE CLAY [mailto:djclay78(ii)gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:21 PM To: Sen. Fred Dyson Subject: Opposition to SB90/HB 196

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB 196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

1 SB90/HB 196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely, Danielle J. Clay ASD Educator

DANIELLE CLAY 11720 BUSINESS BLVD APT 208 EAGLE RIVER, AK 99577

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Hi all this !s the repiy ! got from my mr.mr;cmtnf:vn rnnnrdrnn SB 90/HB196. Tina is right this is a cruciai bUi. If we are to be put under State's insurance plan it will you wou!d no have a $2,000 dental beneflt, ft would go down to $500. i clon't k:novv how $2,000 really fc:lr \h!ith dentaf work, $500. Basically our

HeHo

Than!\ you for taking the time to email your comments.

L1ke you. I beHeve that thls needs additional work. Those for this bill speak of significarll s:1vrr1as to the state. From discussions. with the co-chairs Senate Finance Committee! believe that this btl I will not be this session. This a How further ot bill interim to ensure that we're properly weigr:ing

F)!ease fee! free to contact. me with any addftiona! cor11m•en1:s you have contribute the pmcess.

V;iarmly, Lesll

Senator Lesi! McGuire Alaska Le,;isirsturre

Alaska State '-'"lo"'"' Juneau, A!< 99801 465-2995

HI all this is what I got back from Senator Fairclough .... so I am thinking when these public hearings occur if we can get a lot of people (non-educators and familys would also be good) in attendance, this would let them know that we are watching and oppose these and other horrible bills that are trying to break apart education. Thanks again, SOITY I had a sick kids t1u·owing up all weekend agghh! have a great week Tina Bernoski

From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: RE: I oppose SB 90 Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:44:56 +0000

Dear Tina,

Thank you for your interest.

Regards,

Senator Anna Fairclough Senate District M (House Districts 25 & 26) East Anchorage & Eagle River

from: Chris and Tina Bernoski [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 11:04 AM To: Sen. Anna Fairclough Subject: I oppose SB 90

Dear Senator Fairclough,

I have appreciated the open dialogue you have provided as your constituent and ask you to please hold bill 90 and wait to find out if it would actually save the State money.

I am deeply concerned that all of these education bills have been presented and quickly passing before actually determining the long term effects on education. Please help me to understand why it appears that legislators this session appear to be targeting educators? I truly want to have a better understanding and fear for my own childrens future in Alaska. I believe that we are all making a difference in the lives of our students and this is only going to become more difficult if these bills pass. Many new innovative, spectacular educators are already leaving Anchorage due to all of these horrific changes and are moving to the lower 48. I ask that you please

2 hold this bill and as always I am open to any feedback and would like to work collaratively with you for the betterment of all our children. ·

Thank you for your time and consideration Tina Bemoski 7030 Apollo Dr. Anchorage, AK 99504 ctbemoski(Zi>msn.com

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From: Sen. Berta Gardner Sent: Sunday, April14, 2013 10:49 AM To: Baldwin_John Cc: Rep. Andy Josephson; Noah Hanson Subject: RE: SB 90 ... Thanks?

Hi JR,

I'm glad to hear from you. The birthday card I sent to your old Crescent address came back as undeliverable and I know from Cassie that you are living with Erin and her family. If you'll send me that address, I'll put it in my database.

SB90 seems to be stalled for now. I believe it is because of the pushback on it. The battle is delayed but likely not over.

It is still a victory. Well done.

Berta

Senator Berta Gardner Anchorage District H Spenard Midtown UMed

(907) 465-4930 Alaska State Capitol Juneau AK 99801

-----Original Message----- From: Baldwin_John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, Apri114, 2013 9:07AM To: Sen. Berta Gardner Subject: SB 90 ... Thanks?

Hi Berta

Don't know what part you played in getting SB 90 tabled for further study, but I'm glad the Senate decided to take it off the "fast track." I know Anchorage teachers were more than a little worried about what it might do to our health insurance costs.

As you may or may not be aware, the quality of teachers within ASD is substantially less than when our kiddos were in Anchorage schools. It's a real shame, really. And now that I'm in "the biz ness," my perspective is more than just second hand.

Have a good weekend.

J.R.

J.R. Baldwin 325.665.5948

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From: Amaya Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 10:44 AM To: Amaya_Kim Subject: Fwd: RE: Opposition to SB90/HB196

------Original Message------Subject: RE: Opposition to SB90/HB196 Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:56:40 +0000 From: Sen. Johnny Ellis To: [email protected]

I agree with you 100% and oppose this bill. Please consider writing a letter to the editor with your thoughts, as it is the most-read section of the newspaper.

Senator Johnny Ellis

Dear Sen. Ellis & Rep. Gara,

I have been a teacher for 30 years, and time and again I have seen teachers used as scapegoats when funding is being discussed. The latest example is the push to move all school district employees to the state medical insurance plan.

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized. You would need to show me that it was making a huge impact financially on the state budget to justify my having to give up so many hard-earned and hard-won medical benefits.

SB90/HB196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

I and my colleagues are fervently hoping that slowing down and studying this further will result in us being able to retain the much-needed medical plan we have now.

Sincerely,

Kim Amaya

KIM AMAYA 1145 W 12TH AVE ANCHORAGE,AK99501

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HI all this is what I got back from Senator Fairclough .... so I am thinking when these public hearings occur if we can get a lot of people ( non-educators and familys would also be good) in attendance, this would let them know that we are watching and oppose these and other horrible bills that are trying to break apart education. Thanks again, sorry I had a sick kids throwing up all weekend agghh! have a great week Tina Bernoski

From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: RE: I oppose SB 90 Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:44:56 +0000

Dear Tina,

I wanted to take a moment to let you know that Senate Bill 90/House Bill 196 will not be considered for passage by the legislature this year. During the interim, the Education Budget Subcommittee, to which I have been appointed, will be taking up education related legislation, including SB90/HB196, in order to thoroughly look into these proposals.

Thank you for your interest.

Regards,

Senator Anna Fairclough Senate District M (House Districts 25 & 26) East Anchorage & Eagle River From: Chris and Tina Bernoski [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 11:04 AM To: Sen. Anna Fairclough Subject: I oppose SB 90

Dear Senator Fairclough,

I have appreciated the open dialogue you have provided as your constituent and ask you to please hold bill 90 and wait to find out if it would actually save the State money.

I am deeply concerned that all of these educat'1on bills have been presented and quickly passing before actually determining the long term effects on education. Please help me to understand why it appears that legislators this session appear to be targeting educators? I truly want to have a better understanding and fear for my own childrens future in Alaska. I believe that we are all making a difference in the lives of our students and this is only going to become more difficult if these bills pass. Many new innovative, spectacular educators are already leaving Anchorage due to all of these horrific changes and are moving to the lower 48. I ask that you please hold this bill and as always I am open to any feedback and would like to work collaratively with you for the betterment of all our children.

Thank you for your time and consideration Tina Bernoski 7030 Apollo Dr. Anchorage, AK 99504 [email protected]

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From: Sen. Anna Fairclough Sent: Saturday, April13, 2013 5:17PM To: Nauman_Tracy Subject: RE: Opposition to SB 90

Dear Tracy,

Thank you for your interest.

Regards,

Senator Anna Fairclough Senate District M (House Districts 25 & 26) East Anchorage & Eagle River

-----Original Message----- From: Tracy Nauman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 10:04 PM To: Sen. Anna Fairclough Subject: Opposition to SB 90

Dear Senator:

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90. This is a direct attack against collective bargaining rights for public school employees.

In addition, SB 90 is being sold as a way to save school districts money. But where is the proof? Moving this legislation through quickly, without proper vetting, could result in an expensive proposition for both the state and school districts.

Please oppose SB 90. Legislation that has significant short and long-term consequences should not be rushed.

Sincerely,

Tracy Nauman 4213 Kingston dr Anchorage, AK 99504

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From: Burgess_ Valerie Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 5:09 PM To: Sen. Anna Fairclough Subject: Re: I Oppose SB 90

I'd love to be involved. Please keep me informed. Thanks for your response. Your legislative work is appreciated. Valerie

On 4/13/13 4:42 PM, "Sen. Anna Fairclough" wrote:

>Dear Valerie, > >I wanted to take a moment to let you know that Senate Bill 90/House >Bill >196 will not be considered for passage by the legislature this year. >During the interim, the Education Budget Subcommittee, to which I have >been appointed, will be taking up education related legislation, >including SB90/HB196, in order to thoroughly look into these proposals. > >If possible, I encourage you to participate in the public meetings. >There are important discussions to be had on the way we fund education, >and it is vital to have all parties involved in the process. > >Thank you for your interest. > >Regards, > >Senator Anna Fairclough >Senate District M (House Districts 25 & 26) East Anchorage & Eagle >River > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Burgess_ Valerie [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 12:27 PM >To: Sen. Anna Fairclough >Subject: I Oppose SB 90 > >Dear Senator Fairclough, > >Our school district accurately and efficiently deals with our insurance >needs. I am opposed as a Republican to moving the workings of the >district to State control. It is one more type of moving the government >control away from the local government. > >Valerie

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From: Sen. Anna Fairclough Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 4:42 PM To: Burgess_ Valerie Subject: RE: I Oppose SB 90

Dear Valerie,

Thank you for your interest.

Regards,

Senator Anna Fairclough Senate District M (House Districts 25 & 26) East Anchorage & Eagle River

-----Original Message----- From: Burgess_ Valerie [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 12:27 PM To: Sen. Anna Fairclough Subject: I Oppose SB 90

Dear Senator Fairclough,

Our school district accurately and efficiently deals with our insurance needs. I am opposed as a Republican to moving the workings of the district to State control. It is one more type of moving the government control away from the local government.

Valerie

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From: Adolfae_Patrick Sent: Saturday, Aprill3, 2013 2:41 PM To: Keliie Subject: Fwd: Health info

Sent from my iPad

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From: Russell_Marie Date: Aprill2, 2013,3:54:15 PM AKDT To: Aqumian Subject: FW: Health info

A friend who is also a teacher sent me this info about the possible change to our insurance. Thought you might want to know about this too. marie

From: Johanna Utterback [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 8:23AM To: Russeii_Marie Subject: Health info

Hi Marie, I'm cutting/pasting a little bit of information about House Bill 196 (HB 196) and Senate Bill 90 (SB90) that I was telling you briefly about yesterday, Somehow, very few teachers and other school employees seem to know about this, If these pass, and I have heard from someone I know who testified twice about them, that they are very much fast-tracked, they will be a blow to teachers on a number of fi·onts, Please feel free to share any info with other teachers you think might be willing to write a quick email to their senator/representative within the next few days . , , there is only until Sunday to at least get these stalled until after the summer (and after our new contract is, hopefully, bargained!) Thanks for listening :-) I know how busy you are ( esp with jury duty.)

This is a link to a letter written by our NEA-Plan Health Trust about why this is not good legislation: http://www, Iegis, state, ale us/basis/ !let documents,asp'l session~ 2 8&docid~6404

Some specifics about what this State of AK plan would look like for teachers (I got this info from our current insurance plan manager, who has been comparing the plans):

This Bill will provide funding for a benefit paekage valued at $1,330 which will: (Indexed to $1,389 next year)

1 I) Increases current individual deductibles of $100 to a $500 deductible ($300 for the family to $1,000 for the family)

2) Decreases co-insurance from 80% to 70%

3) Increases current individual out of pocket of$1,000 max $3,000 in family to $2,000 with no cap for family

4) Decreases current dental benefits from $2,000 per year per person, to $500 per year person

5) Decreases vision benefits from exam, contacts, frames/lenses, to NO vision Benefits

The prescription benefit is not as easily compared. But essentially at 20% at the counter (30 day supply) max copay would be $50.

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From: Mary Banaszak Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 6:51 PM To: Pabon_Jose Subject: FW: Legislative Update

Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:27:20 -0400 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update

Click here for a browser based vers"1on of th"1s email

April12, 2013

The Final Weekend? The 2013 legislative session is scheduled to adjourn by midnight Sunday. Several controversial items are sprinting to the finish line including oil and gas production taxes (Senate Bill 21 ), the Knik Arm Crossing (HB 23) and the operating and capital budgets. Finance committees and floor sessions are going past midnight and the pace can best be described as frenetic.

SB90 - Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

SB 90: Senate Bill 90 and its companion House Bill 196 are legislation that would dramatically impact

1 thousands of members and their health insurance. The legislation has received several hearings in the Legislature. First, HB 196 was heard by the House Labor and Commerce Committee on both Saturday and Monday. The legislation was held in the committee.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Conunittee held its final meeting of the 2013 session. Education related legislation such as HB 162 (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session? Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confirm or deny every rumor. The NEA-Alaska lobby team is in Juneau and will update members as necessary when conditions warrant. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words: All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie K.neffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bernoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Jolmson (Anchorage EA), Jomma Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESP A).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her stnnmary of her experience:

Everybody supports the Alaska Performance Scholarship, however they have no real concept of' how that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. !feel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The

2 legislators need to hear from the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts from out of the state, but need more "evidence" from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice.

RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Up•jate;s Who are my legislators & other FAQs Contact your legisl;ators Le!Jislali\ie committees Contact your NEA-Aiaska Government Relations Team

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From: Hornstein_Adam Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 6:22 PM To: Williwaw Subject: AEA!!! Legislative Update

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From: Ron Fuhrer Date: April 12,2013,4:27:00 PM AKDT To: adam [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update Reply-To: [email protected].:

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April 12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

The 20 I 3 legislative session is scheduled to adjourn by midnight Sunday. Several controversial items are

1 sprinting to the finish line including oil and gas production taxes (Senate Bill 21 ), the Knik Arm Crossing (HB 23) and the operating and capital budgets. Finance committees and floor sessions are going past midnight and the pace can best be described as frenetic.

SB90 - Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

~B 90: Senate Bill 90 and its companion House Bill 196 are legislation that would dramatically impact thousands of members and their health insurance. The legislation has received several hearings in the Legislature. First, HB 196 was heard by the House Labor and Commerce Committee on both Saturday and Monday. The legislation was held in the committee.

SB 90 was heard by tbe Senate State Affairs Committee and moved on the same day. SB 90 has moved to the Senate Finance Committee where it has received three hearings. SB 90 is an enormous policy change and the legislation has not received any actuarial analysis, nor has it been open for public testimony in the Senate Finance Committee. The Finance Committee held SB 90, with further work to be done on it over the smnmer.

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Committee held its final meeting oftbe 2013 session. Education related legislation such as (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session?

Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confirm or deny every rmnor. The NEA-Alaska lobby team is in Juneau and will update members as necessary when conditions wanant. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

Member Advocates in Juneau -In Their Own Words:

2 (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie I

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her expenence:

Everybody supports the Alaska Performance Scholarship, however they have no real concept of how that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. I feel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hearfi·om the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts ./Yom out of the state, but need more "evidence"fi'om locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be

3 scheduled with minimal notice. RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Updates Who are my legislators & other FAQs Contact your legislators legislative committees Contact NEA~Aiaska Government Relations Team

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From: Adam Hornstein Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 6:20 PM To: Hornstein_Adam Subject: Fwd: Legislative Update

Adam Hornstein

Physical Education Teacher Williwaw Elementary School (k-5)

Always remember.. .. TO GET UP AND GET MOVING!

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From: Ron Fuhrer Date: Aprill2, 2013,4:27:00 PM AKDT To: adam homstein(a)hotmail.com Subject: Legislative Update Reply-To: info(a)ncaalaska.org

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1 April12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

The 2013 legislative session is scheduled to adjoum by midnight Sunday. Several controversial items are sprinting to the finish line including oil and gas production taxes (Senate Bill 21 ), the Knik Arm Crossing (HB 23) and the operating and capital budgets. Finance committees and floor sessions are going past midnight and the pace can best be described as frenetic.

SB90 -Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

Senate Bill 90 and its companion House Bill 196 are legislation that would dramatically impact thousands of members and their health insurance. The legislation has received several hearings in the Legislature. First, HB 196 was heard by the House Labor and Commerce Committee on both Saturday and Monday. The legislation was held in the committee.

SB 90 was heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee and moved on the same day. SB 90 has moved to the Senate Finance Committee where it has received three hearings. SB 90 is an enonnous policy change and the legislation has not received any actuarial analysis, nor has it been open for public testimony in the Senate Finance Committee. The Finance Committee held SB 90, with further work to be done on it over the summer.

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Committee held its final meeting of the 2013 session. Education related legislation such as HB 162 (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session?

2 Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-AJaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could b1ing forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Joanna Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her expenence:

Eve1ybody supports the Alaska Pe~formance Scholarship, however they have no real concept ofhow that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. lfeel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hear from the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of' what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about expertsFom out of the state, but need more "evidence"from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

3 The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice.

RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Updates Who are my legislators & other FAQs Contact your legislators Legls,latlve commiltees

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From: Tyler Desjarlais Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 6:00 PM Subject: Fwd: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

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From: "Sen. Be1ia Gardner" Date: April12, 2013,4:33:28 PM AKDT To: 'Tyler' Subject: RE: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Thank you, Tyler. I agree with you on all points. We hope to slow the bill as much as possible, maybe even get them to hold it over until the next session.

Best,

-----Original Message----- From: Tyler [mailto:desjarlaistvler(ZiJL':mail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 5:46PM Subject: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB 196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB 196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple p1ivate companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-tenn negative consequences.

Sincerely,

1 Tyler Desjarlais

2 Blake Vanessa

From: OLENA NOVITSKA Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 5:25 PM To: Berggren_Oiena Subject: Fwd: Legislative Update

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To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:27:14-0400 (EDT) Subject: Legislative Update

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April12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

The 2013 legislative session is scheduled to adjoum by midnight Sunday. Several controversial items are sptinting to the finish line including oil and gas production taxes (Senate Bill 21 ), the Knik Arm Crossing (HB 23) and the operating and capital budgets. Finance committees and floor sessions are going past 1 midnight and the pace can best be described as frenetic.

SB90 -Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Yom efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Committee held its final meeting of the 2013 session. Education related legislation such as (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session?

Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members !mowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie Kneffel (Lower

2 Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Bemoth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Joanna Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her expenence:

Eve1ybody supports the Alaska Performance Scholarship. however they have no real concept of how that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. I feel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delive1y. I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hear from the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts from out of the state, but need more "evidence"from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

~ ....

The legislature is now under the 24 hour mle Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice. RESOURCE LINKS

3 legislative Updates Who are my legislators & other FAQs Contact your legislators legislative committees Contact

4 Blake Vanessa

From: von-imhof_natasha Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 5:17PM To: Graff_Ed; stone_andrena; Mackie_Jeannie Subject: FW: Public Records Request

Thank you guys for addressing these emails.

Let me know if you need any help.

Natasha Von Imhof Anchorage School Board

From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 11:14 AM Cc: School Board Subject: Public Records Request

Dear School Board Members (and, of course, all the others who are not School Board members but who are included in this e-mail address),

You have recently received an e-mail (apparently drafted by "the business managers of the District") sent to me by Jeannie Mackie on behalf of the Board, purportedly in response to my questions about this Board's support ofHBl96/SB90.

First off, to use Ms. Mackie's formula, let me reiterate a core principle. Anyone wishing to get ahead needs to do their homework (you would think a school district would keep this in mind) and, as noted, this District has not done its homework. Specifically, if this District is "keenly interested in competitive compensation packages that include good quality, high value benefits that attract and retain high quality employees" (a phrase that would do any Madison Avenue firm proud), then it would certainly have explored the marmer in which that has been accomplished in Anchorage, in Alaska and in the country. Moreover, in as much as Ms. Mackie has apparently been told that this District has been exploring ways to keep health care costs down, it stands to reason that she is inviting the public to request evidence of same, and has only failed to produce the evidence as part of her response because she will soon be leaving the Board.

1 3) all correspondence to and or from the Alaska Association of School Boards or any association purporting to represent Alaska School administrators regarding the subject of HB 196/SB90 4) all correspondence to and or from any other school district (or officer or agent of such district), any State employee (including employees of the legislature and any elected official of the State of Alaska or any entity established thereby regarding the subject ofHB 196/SB90 5) any intemal co!Tespondence or memorandum discussing the introduction or support ofHB 196/SB90

In as much as this is a matter of keen interest I am sure all thee materials are in a reading file easily accessible and easily produced, so I am expecting that production will be quick and without charge as it is clearly in the public interest. If the Board feels that the Board should make it difficult for the public to have evidence of the conduct Ms. Mackie argues, then it can of course provide an estimate of the production charges within ten working days.

Not to put too fine a point upon it. Ms. Mackie also makes plain that Dist1ict business managers apparently believed that working secretly for the purpose of dep1iving most of of the District's employees of the very thing the District is allegedly searching for, low cost health care insurance, somehow can be characterized as collaboration (yes, that is exactly what she has suggested.) What it is, to be honest, is foolish, short-sighted and irresponsible.

Let me point out that the only truly comprehensive and competent testimony on the subject raised by HB 196/SB90 to date has been the testimony of t11e administrator of the NEA-Alaska Health Trust Plan, a program that serves most of ASD's employees, a program that serves most of the educators in the State, a program that is and wil continue to be, simply by virtue of arithmetic, the most cost-effective source of health care insurance in the State, and a program that has its offices just a few miles from ASD headquarters. And yet, the ASD business managers, "keenly" interested in managing health care costs, and engaged in exploration for solutions, not only failed to engage the Trust on the subject, but apparently decided that working in secret in order to keep the Trust from finding out it was part of a cabal (yes, AASB does claim to represent ASD) intending to obtain a fast-tracked legislative termination to the ability of the Trust to serve tens of thousands of Alaskans.

This Board is now constituted with three new members, all of whom have sworn to due the public's business. I call on each of you to publicly explore the District's conduct in this matter and to hang what dirty laundry there is out to air. It is time for a little Spring clea11ing.

Sincerely,

Marc Grober

On 4111/13 8:11PM, Mackie_Jemmie wrote: Dear Marc, On behalf of the school board, thank you for your email regarding pending legislation that brings Districts into a State of Alaska statewide health benefits pool. First, let me reiterate a core principle. The district remains keenly interested in competitive compensation packages that include good quality, high value benefits that attract and retain high quality employees. Second, the district continues to explore opportunities to reduce the cost of health plans while providing good quality benefits. Currently the district direct-managed health plan covers roughly 2000 employees and 2500 dependents for a total pool of 5500 people. If all of the districts were pooled together with the State of Alaska, the combined pool of covered lives might approach 60,000 people. Even a seemingly modest administrative cost savings of 2% combined with a 2% reduction in long term cost growth ra·te based on pooling could save the district on the order of $4,000 per employee by

2 FY2020, or roughly $20 million, the equivalent of 160 more full time teachers in the district when this year's kindergarteners will be entering middle school. Given the potential size of the opportunity, the business managers of the district have encouraged us to keep an open mind and explore the possibilities - while clearly articulating the principle that the Anchorage School District is interested in exploring pooling arrangements so long as those arrangements are a *net benefit* to the district and its employees. V~e understand and appreciate that comparing the cost, quality and value of health plans is a complex evaluation that requires a collaborative process with our employees. We look forward to that continued collaboration while we strive for competitive compensation packages to attract and retain high quality employees over the long run while retaining necessary local control. Sincerely, Jeannie Mackie Anchorage School Board President

From: Marc Grober [~~.£_c@int:e_£~k.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:17AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

In hearing before the legislature, it has become very clear that the sponsors of these Bills have embarrassed themselves in their failure to do their homework, their ridiculous attack on the most effective insurance program in state, and their belief that any for-profit insurance arrangement is going to be more cost-effective than a health trust. I am sure the entire community would appreciate a Spring cleaning so that we can be fully informed of the degree to which our elected Board was party to the sham.

The testimony of Mr. Abbott was equivocal, arguing for any legislation that reduced health costs. Is that indeed the Board's position? That it would prefer to cede local control rather than embrace the concept of a health trust? Has that been debated at some point before the Board when the public was asleep? Or is subterfuge something that arrived from Florida? Something that we can now put aside?

Insurance Health Trusts have been implemented across the country as the most reasonably way to address rising health costs, and yet in Alaska, where we have a health trust that has been effectively managing health costs for some 20 years, hysterical administrators have turned to a plan that would eliminate local control, increase costs, and reduce benefits. Please, please, please explain why.

It is time for THIS BOARD to send a clear message to Juneau that this District does not need uninformed legislators on quixotic ventures seizing authority from local districts, and certainly not without having done the homework and vetted the proposals. There are those in Juneau who want to rush this disaster through in the next few weeks. Is this Board really that confident that our legislators know what they are doing? In as much as Representative Gattis indicated through her participation in hearings that she was totally at sea about the current insurance options, maybe we need to tell her to stand down and do some research?

3 Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

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From: Agosti-Gisler_Tam Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 4:58 PM To: School Board Cc: foster _mark Subject: Re SB90/HB196 Attachments: This bill was introduced on March 27.docx; Legal Disclaimer.txt

From: [email protected] [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 3:52PM To: Agosti-Gisler_Tam Subject: FW: bullet points

Hi Tam. I thought I would share some information with you regarding the illusion that the law of big numbers results in lower premiums while receiving better benefits. It is simply not true and I would strongly urge the members of the Board to recommend to postpone SB90 and HB196 so they have time to do a proper comparison of costs and benefits. I have been in the securities industry for 23 years and I have never seen an entity run as efficiently as the Health Trust. I believe that once an analysis is done, the question will be asked if the State should move it's membership to the Health Trust. Tam, I just found out that 5890 has been held over until next session! Great, let the analysis begin. Take care and I'm going to send you one more opinion, Dave

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Jarussi_Louie Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:49 PM To: Sen. Kevin Meyer Subject: Re: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Thanks for your timely response. On another note the "oil bill" is needed to encourage more exploration etc. however it seems that we may be giving the farm away, if you will, without some sunset clause or protection for the people if nothing of consequence happens. I encourage all of you law makers to hold " big oil" accountable while we are financing their efforts on such a large scale. Thanks for your consideration about this matter. L Jarussi ps. My wife is nurse at service and she remembers some of your children attending Service.

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On Apr 12, 2013, at 4:04PM, "Sen. Kevin Meyer" wrote:

>Louie, > >Thank you for your email regarding SB 90/HB 196. The Senate Finance committee held hearings on SB 90 several times over the past week, where we heard from individuals and organizations both strongly in favor of, and strongly in opposition to the bill, and all of the members' offices have received numerous emails like yours commenting on the proposed legislation. The main concern, albeit not the only concern, with SB 90, is the perception that it is being "rushed through" the public process. This was not the intention of the sponsor or the Finance committee. We are holding the bill through the interim so that we can further research the bill's possible effects on not just employee benefits, but also the state treasury. Thank you again for your comments. > >Regards, > >Kevin > >-----Original Message----- > From: Louie Jarussi [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 5:53AM >To: Sen. Kevin Meyer > Subject: Opposition to SB90/HB196 > > > >I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized. > > SB90/HB196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities. > > Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences. > > Sincerely,Louie jarussi > >

1 > >Louie Jarussi > 10661 our road >Anchorage, AK 99507

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From: [email protected] on behalf of Ron Fuhrer < [email protected] > Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update

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April 12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

SB90- Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

1 and Monday. The legislation was held in the committee.

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Committee held its final meeting of the 2013 session. Education related legislation such as HB 167 (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session?

Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final 48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confirm or deny every rumor. The NEA-Alaska lobby team is in Juneau and will update members as necessary when conditions warrant. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lalm (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AKJRetired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Joanna Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her

2 expenence:

Everybody supports the Alaska Performance Scholarship, however they have no real concept ofhow that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. !feel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. 1 believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hear .from the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts.fi'om out of the state, but need more "evidence"from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice. RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Updates Who are my legisl,,tors & other F AQs Contact your legislators Le!Jislathte committees Contact NEA~A!aska Government Relations Team

3 Blake Vanessa

From: Ron Fuhrer Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 4:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update

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Aprill2, 2013

The Final Weekend?

SB90 - Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

SB 90: Senate Bill 90 and its companion House Bill I 96 are legislation that would dramatically impact thousands of members and their health insurance. The legislation has received several hearings in the Legislature. First, HB 196 was heard by the House Labor and Commerce Committee on both Saturday and Monday. The legislation was held in the committee. SB 90 was heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee and moved on the same day. SB 90 has moved to the Senate Finance Committee where it has received three hearings. SB 90 is an enormous policy change and the legislation has not received any actuarial analysis, nor has it been open for public testimony in the Senate Finance Committee. The Finance Committee held SB 90, with further work to be done on it over the summer.

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Committee held its final meeting of the 2013 session. Education related legislation such as HB 16? (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session?

Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confirm or deny every rnmor. The NEA-Alaska lobby team is in Juneau and will update members as necessary when conditions warrant. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward hmmfullegislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Jomma Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wr)'lm Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her experience:

2 Everybody supports the Alaska Performance Scholarship, however they have no real concept ofhow that actuallv plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. !feel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hear from the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding ol what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts Fom out of the state, but need more "evidence "from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice.

RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Updates Who are my legislators & other FAQs Contact your legislators Le!jislathre committees r NEA-Aiaska Government Relations Team

3 Blake Vanessa

From: Ron Fuhrer < [email protected] > Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 4:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update

April 12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

SB90 -Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

1 SB 90 was heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee and moved on the same day. SB 90 has moved to the Senate Finance Committee where it has received three hearings. SB 90 is an enom1ous policy change and the legislation has not received any actuarial analysis, nor has it been open for public testimony in the Senate Finance Committee. The Finance Committee held SB 90, with fmiher work to be done on it over the summer.

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Special Session?

Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confirm or deny every rumor. The NEA-Alaska lobby tean1 is in Juneau and will update members as necessary when conditions warrant. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Joanna Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her experience:

2 Everybody supports the Alaska Performance Scholarship, however they have no real concept of how that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. Ifeel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. 1 believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hear from the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of what it is truZvlike in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts.fi'om out of' the state, but need more "evidence"from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice. RESOURCE LINKS Who are my leg,ISil•to!cs & other FAQs Contact your legislators Legislative committees Contact NEA~A!aska Government Relations Team

3 Blake Vanessa

From: Ron Fuhrer < [email protected] > Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 4:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update

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April12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

SB90 - Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Committee held its final meeting of the 2013 session. Education related legislation such as HB 16~ (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session?

Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confim1 or deny every rumor. The NEA-Alaska lobby team is in Juneau and will update members as necessary when conditions warrant. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members kuowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bernoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Jolmson (Anchorage EA), Joanna Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her experience:

2 Everybody supports the Alaska Pe~formance Scholarship, however they have no real concept ofhow that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. Ifeel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hear .from the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to laelr understanding of what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts from out of the state, but need more "evidence"from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

The legislature is now tmder the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice. RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Updates Who are my leg'isi<,!olrs & other FAQs Contact your legislators Legislative committees Contact NEA~A~aska Government Relations Team

3 Blake Vanessa

From: Ron Fuhrer Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update

April 12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

SB90 - Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

1 SB 90 was heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee and moved on the same day. SB 90 has moved to the Senate Finance Committee where it has received three hearings. SB 90 is an enormous policy change and the legislation has not received any actuarial analysis, nor has it been open for public testimony in the Senate Finance Committee. The Finance Committee held SB 90, with further work to be done on it over the summer.

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Committee held its final meeting of the 2013 session. Education related legislation such as (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session?

Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Valerie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Joarma Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her experience:

2 Everybody supports the Alaska Performance Scholarship, however they have no real concept ofhow that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts, !feel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery, I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money, The legislators need to hear }rom the public, especially their own constituents, They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues, They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us, They love to hear about experts from out of the state, but need more "evidence"jrom locals, The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds,

The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule, Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice,

RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Updates Who are my legislators & other FAQs Contact your legislators Legislative committees Contact r NEA-A!aska Government Relations Team

3 Blake Vanessa

From: Ron Fuhrer < [email protected] > Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update

Click here f(Jr a browser based version of this email 3 ......

April12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

The 2013 legislative session is scheduled to adjourn by midnight Sunday. Several controversial items are sprinting to the finish line including oil and gas production taxes (Senate Bill 21 ), the Knik Anm Crossing (HB 23) and the operating and capital budgets. Finance committees and floor sessions are going past midnight and the pace can best be described as frenetic.

SB90 -Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

1 SB 90 was heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee and moved on the san1e day. SB 90 has moved to the Senate Finance Committee where it has received three hearings. SB 90 is an enormous policy change and the legislation has not received any actuarial analysis, nor has it been open for public testimony in the Senate Finance Committee. The Finance Committee held SB 90, with further work to be done on it over the summer.

Thanks to all the members who sent em ails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Special Session?

Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confirm or deny every rumor. The NEA-Aiaska lobby team is in Juneau and will update members as necessary when conditions warrant. Thank you for your continued advocacy'

Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could bring fmward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Sonnenberg (ESSA), Vale1ie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Joanna Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher fi-om North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her expenence:

2 Everybody supports the Alaska Performance Scholarship, however they have no real concept ofhow that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. Ij(xl that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hear.from the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts from out()[ the state, but need more "evidence "from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice.

RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Updates Who are my legisl;,!ors & other FAQs Legislative committees

3 Blake Vanessa

From: Ron Fuhrer Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update

Click here for a browser based version of this email

Aprill2, 2013

The Final Weekend?

The 2013 legislative session is scheduled to adjourn by midnight Sunday. Several controversial items are sprinting to the finish line including oil and gas production taxes (Senate Bi1121), the Knik Arm Crossing (HB 23) and the operating and capital budgets. Finance committees and floor sessions are going past midnight and the pace can best be described as frenetic.

SB90 -Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

1 SB 90 was heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee and moved on the same day. SB 90 has moved to the Senate Finance Committee where it has received three hearings. SB 90 is an enormous policy change and the legislation has not received any actumial analysis, nor has it been open for public testimony in the Senate Finance Committee. The Finance Committee held SB 90, with further work to be done on it over the summer.

Thanks to all the members who sent emails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Special Session?

Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final 48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confim1 or deny every rumor. The NEA-Alaska lobby team is in Juneau m1d will update members as necessary when conditions warrant. Thank you for yonr continued advocacy!

Member Advocates in Juneau- In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Alaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Alaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVaughn (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Som1enberg (ESSA), Valerie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patricia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AKJRetired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Joanna Hubbm·d (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher fi·om North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her experience:

2 Everybody supports the Alaska PeJformance Scholarship, however they have no real concept of how that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link betlveen staffing cuts and budget cuts. I feel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery. I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money. The legislators need to hearfrom the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of what it is truly like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about expertsji-om out of the state, but need more "evidence"from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice.

RESOURCE LINKS Legislative Updates Who are my legislators & other FAQs Contact your legislators Legislative committees Contact NEA~Aiaska Government Relations T earn

3 Blake Vanessa

From: Ron Fuhrer Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Legislative Update

Click here f(Jr a browser based version of this email

April12, 2013

The Final Weekend?

The 2013 legislative session is scheduled to adjourn by midnight Sunday. Several controversial items are sprinting to the finish line including oil and gas production taxes (Senate Bill 21 ), the Knik Ann Crossing (HB 23) and the operating and capital budgets. Finance committees and floor sessions are going past midnight and the pace can best be described as frenetic.

SB90 -Mandating Education Employees in State Health Insurance Plan:

Thanks to all the members who sent em ails and made phone calls. Your efforts are appreciated and made a difference.

Senate Education Adjourned for the Year:

Today, the Senate Education Connnittee held its final meeting ofthe 2013 session. Education related legislation such as (Teacher Tenure) will remain in committee for possible study over the interim.

Special Session?

Every year, during the final weekend, buzz in the Capitol centers around the potential for a special or extended session. As we enter the final48 hours of the scheduled 2013 session, it is almost impossible to confinn or deny every rumor. The NEA-Aiaska lobby team is in Juneau and will update members as necessary when conditions warrant. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

Member Advocates in Juneau -In Their Own Words:

All session long, NEA-Aiaska members came to Juneau to speak with legislators and observe the legislative process. This year, NEA-Aiaska funded additional members knowing that this Legislative Session could bring forward harmful legislation to NEA-Alaska and public education. If you see the following members, please thank them for their willingness to advocate on behalf of public schools: Sean Genson (Fairbanks EA), Jake Todd (Anchorage EA), Wes Andrews (Kenai Peninsula EA), David Jones (Ketchikan EA), Liz Alexander (Fairbanks EA), Troy Carlock (Anchorage EA), David DeVauglm (Fairbanks EA), Irene Matheis (ESSA), Melodee Smmenberg (ESSA), Valelie Kneffel (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Patlicia Olsen (Kodiak EA), Sarah Lahn (Anchorage EA), Tina Bemoski (Anchorage EA), Valerie Brooks (Ketchikan EA), Dona Helmer (Anchorage EA), Karol Benroth (Anchorage EA), Elizabeth McGee (Anchorage EA), Jessica Cook (Anchorage EA), Michelle Jerome (Anchorage EA), Barb George (NEA-AK/Retired), Mari Torgerson (Fairbanks EA), Lisa Johnson (Anchorage EA), Joanna Hubbard (Anchorage EA), Wrynn Nieves (Mat-Su EA), Dawn DeWall (Mat-Su CEA), Joy Shantz (Lower Kuskokwim NEA), Flora Roddy (ESSA), and Faith Lee (Sitka ESPA).

Liz Alexander, a teacher from North Pole came to Juneau this session. Following, is her summary of her expenence:

2 Everybody supports the Alaska Performance Scholarship, however they have no real concept ofhow that actually plays out in the schools or understanding the link between staffing cuts and budget cuts. !feel that they are getting ready to introduce something big with distance delivery I believe that the majority see vouchers, private charters, and distance delivery as a way to restructure and save money The legislators need to hearfi·om the public, especially their own constituents. They need to hear specific, personal stories on these issues. They need to be educated because they seem to lack understanding of what it is tru(y like in our schools right now and how these current proposals will impact us. They love to hear about experts from out of the state, but need more "evidence"from locals. The population, not just teachers with union membership attached, need to get in contact with them in order to change their minds.

The legislature is now under the 24 hour rule. Meetings can be scheduled with minimal notice.

RESOURCE LINKS Le!•isl,ati•ife Updates Who are my legislators & other FAQs Contact your legislators Legislative committees Contact r NEA-Aiaska Government Relations Team

3 Blake Vanessa

From: Sen. Kevin Meyer Sent: Fr"1day, April12, 2013 4:21 PM To: Decker_Marty Subject: RE: SB90

Marty,

Thank you for your email regarding SB 90. The Senate Finance committee held hearings on SB 90 several times over the past week, where we heard from individuals and organizations both strongly in favor of, and strongly in opposition to the bill, and all of the members' offices have received numerous emails like yours commenting on the proposed legislation. The main concern, albeit not the only concern, with SB 90, is the perception that it is being "rushed through" the public process. This was not the intention of the sponsor or the Finance committee. We are holding the bill through the interim so that we can further research the bill's possible effects on not just employee benefits, but also the state treasury. Thank you again for your comments.

Regards,

Kevin

-----Original Message----- From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 3:16PM To: Sen. Kevin Meyer Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Meyer,

Senate Bill 90 (HB36) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized.

Absolutely no studies have been done to consider the impact of these changes and there is nothing to indicate that there would be any cost savings or improved conditions for anyone. As I near retirement age I am concerned by the reduced benefits of the state's medical insurance plan when compared to my current level of protection. A state worker with a comparable level of education to mine, and similar years of service to the wellbeing of this state, is paid far more salary than I and can offset the lower benefit level of the state plan.

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, AI<.

1 99507 (907) 929-3244

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Sen. Kevin Meyer Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:13 PM To: gant_meredith Subject: RE: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Meredith,

Thank you for your email regarding SB 90/HB 196. The Senate Finance committee held hearings on SB 90 several times over the past week, where we heard from individuals and organizations both strongly in favor of, and strongly in opposition to the bill, and all of the members' offices have received numerous em ails like yours commenting on the proposed legislation. The main concern, albeit not the only concern, with SB 90, is the perception that it is being "rushed through" the public process. This was not the intention of the sponsor or the Finance committee. We are holding the bill through the interim so that we can further research the bill's possible effects on not just employee benefits, but also the state treasury. Thank you again for your comments.

Regards,

Kevin

-----Original Message----- From: Meredith Gant [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 3:55PM To: Sen. Kevin Meyer Subject: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Senator Meyer and Representative Lynn,

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

My husband and I moved back to Alaska due to the great benefits that teachers here have. If this bill were to pass, we would most likely move out of state within a few years. Please do not take this as a jest or an overreaction. Costs in Alaska are already astronomical. If our health costs skyrocket- especially when we are hoping to start a family soon there there is no way we can afford to live here no matter how much we love it. If you value your teachers, you won't punish us with this bill. Due to the cuts ·In funding and other changes in Educational legislation the Alaska government is showing it's complete disregard for the well being of it's children. Please change things! Not just this bill, but the funding of our schools. Stop passing bills to give every teacher an iPad (and I hear, every student one soon) and make sure our students have food to eat so they can be ready to learn. Increase funding for after-school programs and yes, I'm even in favor of lengthening the school year.

Sincerely,

1 Meredith Gant Special Education Teacher Anchorage School District

Meredith Gant 10065 William Jones Circle #7 Anchorage, AK 99515

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Greg Hartlieb < [email protected] > Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:11 PM To: Schmidt_ Tom Subject: Fwd: Vote no SB90/HB196

Got this back from my rep

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Rep. Andy Josephson" Date: Aprill2, 20!3, 2:32:32 PM AKDT To: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: Vote no SB90/HB196

I agree, Greg.

I sit on the House Labor and Commerce Committee and I have been challenging this bad legislation at every opportunity.

House Labor and Commerce has stopped working on it (House Bill 196). The sense is that our work has stopped for the session.

We need to focus on SB90 (the Senate version). If it comes, it will come from that side.

Write me any time and on any topic. I oppose this bill and there are many reasons for my opposition, including that administrative costs are 3%, whereas the state administrative costs are l 0%. There are at least a dozen other reasons I will oppose it.

Thanks,

Andy Josephson

-----Original Message----- From: GREG HARTLIEB [mai.lto:hopheadd(Zil§,'111aiLcom] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 2:22PM To: Rep. Andy Josephson Subject: Vote no SB90/HB 196

I am writing to my opposition to SB90/HB 196. Please stop this bill until it can be researched thoroughly. It is unacceptable that a bill that dramatically changes healthcare to thousands has been introduced and may pass with little to no facts to support the claim that money will be saved. It is ironic that the Affordable Healthcare Act was opposed on the same grounds that this one is being pushed through. Time is needed to study the true etiects of this bill.

1 Sincerely,

Greg Hartlieb

GREG HARTLIEB 1326 BENNINGTON DR ANCHORAGE, AK 99508

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Greg Hartlieb Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:11 PM To: Schmidt_ Tom Subject: Fwd: Vote no SB90/HB196

Got this back from my rep

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Rep. Andy Josephson" Date: April 12, 2013, 2:32:32 PM AKDT To: "[email protected]" Subject: RE: Vote no SB90/HB196

I agree, Greg.

I sit on the House Labor and Commerce Committee and I have been challenging this bad legislation at every opportunity.

House Labor and Commerce has stopped working on it (House Bill 196). The sense is that our work has stopped for the session.

We need to focus on SB90 (the Senate version). If it comes, it will come fi·om that side.

Write me any time and on any topic. I oppose this bill and there are many reasons for my opposition, including that administrative costs are 3%, whereas the state administrative costs are 10%. There are at least a dozen other reasons I will oppose it.

Thanks, ·

Andy Josephson

-----OJ.iginal Message----- From: GREG HARTLIEB [mailto:hopheadd@j_'IDail.com] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 2:22PM To: Rep. Andy Josephson Subject: Vote no SB90/HB 196

I am wliting to my opposition to SB90/HB 196. Please stop this bill until it can be researched thoroughly. It is unacceptable that a bill that dramatically changes healthcare to thousands has been introduced and may pass with little to no facts to support the claim that money will be saved. It is ironic that the Affordable Healthcare Act was opposed on the same f_>rounds that this one is being pushed through. Time is needed to study the true effects of this bill.

1 Sincerely,

Greg Hartlieb

GREG HARTLIEB 1326 BENNINGTON DR ANCHORAGE, AK 99508

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Julliard_Linda Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 4:07 PM To: Russeii_Marie Subject: RE: Health info

YIKES! Thanks for the information, Marie. Linda

From: Russeii_Marie Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:54PM To: Aquarian Subject: FW: Health info

A friend who is also a teacher sent me this info about the possible change to our insurance. Thought you might want to know about this too. marie

From: Johanna Utterback [email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 8:23AM To: Russeii_Marie Subject: Health info

Hi Marie, I'm cutting/pasting a little bit of information about House Bi\1196 (HB195) and Senate Bill90 (SB90) that I was telling you briefly about yesterday. Somehow, very few teachers and other school employees seem to know about this. If these pass, and I have heard from someone I know who testified twice about them, that they are very much fast-tracked, they will be a blow to teachers on a number of fronts. Please feel free to share any info with other teachers you think might be willing to write a quick email to their senator/representative within the next few days ... there is only until Sunday to at least get these stalled until after the summer (and after our new contract is, hopefully, bargained!) Thanks for listening:-) I know how busy you are (esp with jury duty.)

This is a link to a letter written by our NEA-Pian Health Trust about why this is not good legislation: http://www. iegis.state.ak.us/basis/get documents.asp ?session=28&docid=6404

Some specifics about what this State of AI< plan would look like for teachers (I got this info from our current insurance plan manager, who has been comparing the plans):

This Bill will provide funding for a benefit package valued at $1,330 which will: (Indexed to $1,389 next year)

1) Increases current individual deductibles of $100 to a $500 deductible ($300 for the family to $1,000 for the family)

2) Decreases co-insurance from 80% to 70%

3) Increases current individual out of pocket of $1,000 max $3,000 in family to $2,000 with no cap for family

4) Decreases current dental benefits from $2,000 per year per person, to $500 per year person

1 5} Decreases vision benefits from exam, contacts, frames/lenses, to NO vision Benefits

6} The prescription benefit is not as easily compared. But essentially at 20% at the counter (30 day supply} max co pay would be $50.

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From: Sen. Berta Gardne1· Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:05 PM To: Decker_Marty Cc: Rep. Andy Josephson; Noah Hanson Subject: RE: SB90

Hi Marty:

Indications are that the proposal will be held over until next year. If that should change, and it comes to the Floor for a vote, 11m a no.

Thanks for writing, Berta

Senator Berta Gardner Anchorage District H Spenard Midtown UMed

(907) 465-4930 Alaska State Capitol Juneau AK 99801

-----0 riginal Message----- From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 10:31 AM To: Sen. Berta Gardner Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Gardner,

These Bills are yet another idealogical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

1 Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Sen. Kevin Meyer Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:04 PM To: Jarussi_Louie Subject: RE: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Louie,

Regards,

Kevin

-----Original Message----- From: Louie Jarussi [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 5:53AM To: Sen. Kevin Meyer Subject: Opposition to SB90/HB196

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely, Louie jarussi

Louie Jarussi 10661 our road Anchorage, AK 99507 Blake Vanessa

From: Sen. Charlie Huggins Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:03 PM To: Decker_Marty Cc: Sen. Charlie Huggins Subject: RE:SB90

Ms. Decker,

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective with Senator Huggins. I have flagged your message for his review.

jody

Jody Simpson

Office of Senator Charlie Huggins Senate District E Alaska State Capitol, Room 111 Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182 Toll Free: 1-800-862-3878 Direct Line: (907}465-2661 Fax: (907}465-3265

**Please note new email address** [email protected]

-----Original Message----- From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 3:10PM To: Sen. Charlie Huggins Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Huggins,

Senate Bill 90 (HB36} is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marg·rnalized.

1 These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Sen. Kevin Meyer Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 4:02 PM To: Polowy_AIIison Subject: RE: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Allison,

Thank you for your email regarding SB 90/HB 196. The Senate Finance committee held hearings on SB 90 several times over the past week, where we heard from individuals and organizations both strongly in favor of, and strongly in opposition to the bill, and all of the members' offices have received numerous emails like yours commenting on the proposed legislation. The main concern, albeit not the only concern, with SB 90, is the perception that it is being "rushed through" the public process. This was not the intention of the sponsor or the Finance committee. We are holding the bill through the interim so that we can further research the bill's possible effects on not just employee benefits, but also the state treasury. Thank you again for your comments.

Regards,

Kevin

-----Original Message----- From: Allison Polowy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:58 AM To: Sen. Kevin Meyer Subject: Opposition to SB90/HB196

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

As teachers we are already being dumped on from so many different arenas. At least we have good benefits. Please help us out.

Sincerely,

Allison Polowy

Allison Polowy 1921 Congress Circle Anchorage, AK 99507 Blake Vanessa

From: grant_katy Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:58 PM To: Mackie_Jeannie Subject: FW: Public Records Request

Would you like to thls to Pattt she a fonnal rec:uest for information?

From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 11:14 AM Cc: School Board Subject: Public Records Request

Dear School Board Members (and, of course, all the others who are not School Board members but who are included in this e-mail address),

First off, to use Ms. Mackie's formula, let me reiterate a core principle. Anyone wishing to get ahead needs to do their homework (you would think a school distriet would keep this in mind) and, as noted, this District has not done its homework Specifically, if this District is "keenly interested in competitive compensation packages that include good quality, high value benefits that attract and retain high quality employees" (a phrase that would do any Madison Avenue firm proud), then it would certainly have explored the mmmer in which that has been accomplished in Anchorage, in Alaska and in the country. Moreover, in as much as Ms. Mackie has apparently been told that this District has been explming ways to keep health care costs down, it stands to reason that she is inviting the public to request evidence of same, and has only failed to produce the evidence as part of her response because she will soon be leaving the Board. ln other words, the public would be best served by evidence that the District has acted on this "keen"intcrest and so at this point l think it most productive to simply demand that pursuant to the Alaska Public Records Act the District produce:

1) all correspondence to and or from the NEA-Alaska Health Trust regarding comparative costs and benefits provided by the Trust, the possibilities of extending the Trust to other ASD employees, or obtaining the Trusts advice, support or assistance in creating health trusts for the balance of its employees. 2) all correspondence to and or from any other health trust regarding the use and or viability of health trusts in Alaska. 3) all correspondence to and or fi·om the Alaska Association of School Boards or any association purporting to represent Alaska School administrators regarding the subject of HB 196/SB90 4) all correspondence to and or from any other school district (or officer or agent of such district), any State employee (including employees of the legislature and any elected official of the State of Alaska or any entity established thereby regarding the subject of HB 196/SB90 5) any internal correspondence or memorandum discussing the introduction or support of HB 196/SB 90

In as much as this is a matter of keen interest I am sure all thee materials are in a reading file easily accessible and easily produced, so I ai11 expecting that production will be quick and without charge as it is clearly in the

1 public interest. If the Board feels that the Board should make it difficult for the public to have evidence of the conduct Ms. Mackie argues, then it can of course provide an estimate of the production charges within ten working days.

Not to put too fine a point upon it. Ms. Mackie also makes plain that District business managers apparently believed that working secretly for the purpose of depriving most of of the District's employees of the very thing the District is allegedly searching for, low cost health care insurance, somehow can be characterized as collaboration (yes, that is exactly what she has suggested.) What it is, to be honest, is foolish, short-sighted and irresponsible.

Let me point out that the only truly comprehensive and competent testimony on the subject raised by HB 196/SB90 to date has been the testimony of the administrator of the NEA-Alaska Health Trust Plan, a program that serves most of AS D's employees, a program that serves most of the educators in the State, a program that is and wil continue to be, simply by virtue of arithmetic, the most cost-effective source of health care insurance in the State, and a program that has its offices just a few miles from ASD headquarters. And yet, the ASD business managers, "keenly" interested in managing health care costs, and engaged in exploration for solutions, not only failed to engage the Trust on the subject, but apparently decided that working in secret in order to keep the Trust from finding out it was part of a cabal (yes, AASB does claim to represent ASD) intending to obtain a fast-tracked legislative termination to the ability of the Trust to serve tens of thousands of Alaskans.

Sincerely,

Marc Grober

On 4/11/13 8:11 PM, Mackie_Jeannie wrote: Dear Marc, On behalf of the school board, thank you for your email regarding pending legislation that bring'S Districts into a State of Alaska statewide health benefits pool. First, let me reiterate a core principle. The district remains keenly interested in competitive compensation packages that include good quality, high value benefits that attract and retain high quality employees. Second, the district continues to explore opportunities to reduce the cost of health plans while providing good quality benefits. Currently the district direct-managed health plan covers roughly 2000 amployees and 2500 dependents for a totaJ. pooJ. of 5500 people. If all of the districts were pooled together with the State of Alaska, the combined pool of covered lives might approach 60,000 people. Even a seemingly modest a~uinistrative cost savings of 2% combined with a 2% reduction in long term cost growth rate based on pooJ.ing could save the district on the order of $4,000 per employee by FY2020, or roughly $20 million, the equivalent of 160 more full time teachers in the district when this year's kindergarteners will be entering middle school. Given the potential size of the opportunity, the business managers of the district have encouraged us to keep an open mind and explore the possibilities - while clearly articulating the principle that the Anchorage School District is interested in exploring pooling arrangements so long as those arrangements are a *net benefit* to the district and its employees. We understand and appreciate that comparing the cost, quality and value of health plans is a complex evaluation that requires a collaborative process with our employees. We look forward to that continued collaboration while we

2 strive for competitive compensation packages to attract and retain high quality employees over the long run while retaining necessary local control. Sincerely, Jeannie Mackie Anchorage School Board President

From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:17 ~YJ To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Hare Grober

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From: Fineman_Sarah Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:57 PM To: Russeii_Marie Subject: RE: Health info

Thanks Marie, I've emailed all my people! Terrible! :-) Sarah

From: Russeii_Marie Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:54PM To: Aquarian Subject: FW: Health info

A friend who is also a teacher sent me this info about the possible change to our insurance. Thought you might want to know about this too. marie

From: Johanna Utterback [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 8:23 AM To: Russeii_Marie Subject: Health info

Hi Marie, I'm cutting/pasting a little bit of information about House Bill196 (HB196) and Senate Bill90 (SB90) that I was telling you briefly about yesterday. Somehow, very few teachers and other school employees seem to know about this. If these pass, and I have heard from someone I know who testified twice about them, that they are very much fast-tracked, they will be a blow to teachers on a number of fronts. Please feel free to share any info with other teachers you think might be willing to write a quick email to their senator/representative within the next few days ... there is only until Sunday to at least get these stalled until after the summer (and after our new contract is, hopefully, bargained!) Thanks for listening:-) I know how busy you are (esp with jury duty.)

This is a link to a letter written by our NEA-Plan Health Trust about why this is not good legislation: http: I!www .I egis. state. ale us/basis/12et documents. asp? sessimF2 8 &doci d=6404

Some specifics about what this State of AK plan would look like for teachers (I got this info from our current insurance plan manager, who has been comparing the plans):

This Bill will provide funding for a benefit package valued at $1,330 which will: (Indexed to $1,389 next year)

1) Increases cun·ent individual deductibles of $100 to a $500 deductible ($300 for the family to $1,000 for the family)

2) Decreases co-insurance from 80% to 70%

1 3) Increases current individual out of pocket of$1,000 max $3,000 in family to $2,000 with no cap for family

4) Decreases current dental benefits from $2,000 per year per person, to $500 per year person

5) Decreases vision benefits from exam, contacts, frames/lenses, to NO vision Benefits

The prescription benefit is not as easily compared. But essentially at 20% at the counter (30 day supply) max copay would be $50.

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From: Russeii_Marie Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:54 PM To: Aquarian Subject: FW: Health info

A friend who is also a teacher sent me this info about the possible change to our insurance. Thought you might want to know about this too. marie

From: Johanna Utterback [[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 8:23 AM To: Russeii_Marie Subject: Health info

Hi Marie, I'm cutting/pasting a little bit of information about House Bill 196 (HB 196) and Senate Bill 90 (SB90) that I was telling you briefly about yesterday. Somehow, very few teachers and other school employees seem to know about this. If these pass, and l have heard from someone I know who testified twice about them, that they are very much fast-tracked, they will be a blow to teachers on a number of fronts. Please feel free to share any info with other teachers you think might be willing to write a quick email to their senator/representative within the next few days ... there is only until Sunday to at least get these stalled until after the summer (and after our new contract is, hopefully, bargained!) Thanks for listening:-) I know how busy you are (esp with jury duty.)

This is a link to a letter written by our NEA-Plan Health Trust about why this is not good legislation: htm://www.legis.stale.ak.us/basisiflet documents.asp0 session=28&docid=6404

Some specifics about what this State of AK plan would look like for teachers (I got this info from our current insurance plan manager, who has been comparing the plans):

This Bill will provide funding for a benefit package valued at $1,330 which will: (Indexed to $1,389 next year)

1) Increases current individual deductibles of$1 00 to a $500 deductible ($300 for the family to $1,000 for the family)

2) Decreases co-insurance from 80% to 70%

3) Increases current individual out of pocket of$1,000 max $3,000 in family to $2,000 with no cap for family

4) Decreases current dental benefits from $2,000 per year per person, to $500 per year person

5) Decreases vision benefits from exam, contacts, frames/lenses, to NO vision Benefits

The prescription benefit is not as easily compared. But essentially at 20% at the counter (30 day supply) max copay would be $50.

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From: [email protected] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:53 PM To: Agosti-Gisler_Tam Subject: FW: bullet points Attachments: This bill was introduced on March 27.docx; Legal Disclaimer.txt

Hi Tam. I thought I would share some information with you regarding the illusion that the law of big numbers results in lower premiums while receiving better benefits. It is simply not true and I would strongly urge the members of the Board to recommend to postpone SB90 and HB196 so they have time to do a proper comparison of costs and benefits. I have been in the securities industry for 23 years and I have never seen an entity run as efficiently as the Health Trust. I believe that once an analysis is done, the question will be asked if the State should move it's membership to the Health Trust. Tam, I just found out that SB90 has been held over until next sessionl Great, let the analysis begin. Take care and I'm goinsttosend . one more opinion, Dave

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From: Sen. Johnny Ellis Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:25 PM To: Decker_Marty Subject: RE: SB90

Indeed.

-----Original Message----- From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 3:19PM To: Sen. Johnny Ellis Subject: Re: SB90

Thanks, we are rather outnumbered in all of this ... must be very frustrating for you as well.

On Apr 12, 2013, at 3:15PM, "Sen. Johnny Ellis" wrote:

>Agreed. > >-----Original Message----- > From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 3:13 PM >To: Sen. Johnny Ellis > Subject: SB90 > > Dear Senator Ellis, > >Senate Bill 90 (HB36) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized. > >Absolutely no studies have been done to consider the impact of these changes and there is nothing to indicate that there would be any cost savings or improved conditions for anyone. As I near retirement age I am concerned by the reduced benefits of the state's medical insurance plan when compared to my current level of protection. A state worker with a comparable level of education to mine, and similar years of service to the wellbeing of this state, is paid far more salary than I and can offset the lower benefit level of the state plan. > >These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children. > >Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system. > >Sincerely > > Marty Decker

1 > 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. > Anchorage, Ak. > 99507 > (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:20 PM To: Rep. Andy Josephson Subject: Re: HB36

Will do!

On Apr 12, 2013, at 1:43PM, Rep. Andy Josephson wrote:

>Marty: > >The rumor is that the majorities (Republicans) really want to pass this legislation in the next 50 hours. The rules would apparently allow this to happen ... though it would be close. > > I would send your e-mail to all 60 legislators. > >If either version of the bill comes to the House Floor, my caucus will look to me to speak out longest and strongest against the bill, and I will do just that. > >Rep. Josephson > >-----Original Message----- > From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 1:33 PM >To: Rep. Andy Josephson >Subject: Re: HB36 > >Thanks Andy, > >I realized that I was probably "preaching to the choir" on this topic. While you are my legislator, are there other key players in the Senate and House on this matter that I should be sending my letter to ?7 > > Please let me know, and I will get it done. > >Appreciatively, > > Marty Decker > > >On Apr 12, 2013, at 1:05PM, "Rep. Andy Josephson" >wrote: > »Marty: » »I agree wholeheartedly with what you've written. In House Labor and Commerce Committee, I strongly opposed HB196 (the equivalent of SB 90, but on the House side). »

1 »There are so many reasons why these bills are bad, it's hard to know where to begin. Here's one little reason (or big one): administrative costs for the NEA Trust are 3%; administrative costs for the state plan are 10%. » » I will continue to fight this change! » » Rep. Andy Josephson » »-----Original Message----- » From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] » Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:33 AM »To: Rep. Andy Josephson »Subject: HB36 » » Dear Representative Josephson, » »House Bill 36 (SB90) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized. » »Absolutely no studies have been done to consider the impact of these changes and there is nothing to indicate that there would be any cost savings or improved conditions for anyone. As I near retirement age I am concerned by the reduced benefits of the state's medical insurance plan when compared to my current level of protection. A state worker with a comparable level of education to mine, and similar years of service to the wellbeing of this state, is paid far more salary than I and can offset the lower benefit level of the state plan, >> »These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children. » »Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system. » » Sincerely » »Marty Decker » 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. » Anchorage, Ak. >> 99507 » (907) 929-3244 >

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From: Decker _Marty Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 3:19 PM To: Sen. Johnny Ellis Subject: Re: SB90

Thanks, we are rather outnumbered in all of this ... must be very frustrating for you as well.

On Apr 12, 2013, at 3:15PM, "Sen. Johnny Ellis" wrote:

>Agreed. > >-----Original Message----- > From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 3:13 PM >To: Sen. Johnny Ellis >Subject: SB90 > > Dear Senator Ellis, > >Senate Bill 90 (HB36) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized. > >Absolutely no studies have been done to consider the impact of these changes and there is nothing to indicate that there would be any cost savings or improved conditions for anyone. As I near retirement age I am concerned by the reduced benefits of the state's medical insurance plan when compared to my current level of protection. A state worker with a comparable level of education to mine, and similar years of service to the wellbeing of this state, is paid far more salary than I and can offset the lower benefit level of the state plan. > >These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children. > >Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system. > >Sincerely > > Marty Decker > 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. >Anchorage, Ak. > 99507 > (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker _Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:18 PM To: Senate r. Peter. Micciche@ akleg .gov Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Micciche,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 3:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: 5890

Dear Senator Dyson,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Stevens,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Meyer,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Sen. Johnny Ellis Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:16 PM To: Decker_Marty Subject: RE: SB90

Agreed.

-----Original Message----- From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 3:13PM To: Sen. Johnny Ellis Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Ellis,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 3:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Hoffman,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244 Blake Vanessa

From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 3:15 PM To: Sen ato r.A n na. Fairclough@ akl eg .g ov Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Fairclough,

Senate Bi\190 (HB36) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized.

Absolutely no studies have been done to consider the impact ofthese changes and there is nothing to indicate that there would be any cost savings or improved conditions for anyone. As I near retirement age I am concerned by the reduced benefits of the state's medical insurance plan when compared to my current level of protection. A state worker with a comparable level of education to mine, and similar years of service to the wellbeing of this state, is paid far more salary than I and can offset the lower benefit level of the state plan.

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Decker _Marty Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 3:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Dunleavy,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:14 PM To: Senator. Bert.S ted man@ akleg.gov Subject: 5890

Dear Senator Stedman,

Senate Bill90 (HB36) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized.

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: 5890

Dear Senator McGuire,

Senate Bill90 (HB36) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized.

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Giessel,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:13 PM To: Senato r.J oh nny. EII is@ akl eg .gov Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Ellis,

Absolutely no studies have been done to consider the impact ofthese changes and there is nothing to indicate that there would be any cost savings or improved conditions for anyone. As I near retirement age I am concerned by the reduced benefits of the state's medical insurance plan when compared to my current level of protection. A state worker with a comparable level of education to mine, and similar years of service to the wellbeing of this state, is paid far more salary than I and can offset the lower benefit level of the state plan.

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 3:12 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Olson,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker _Marty Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 3:12 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Kelly,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 3:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Egan,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:11 PM To: Se nato r.Joh n. Coghill@ akleg .gov Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Coghill,

These Bills are yet another idealogical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:10 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Bishop,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:10 PM To: [email protected] Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Huggins,

Senate Bill90 (HB36) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized.

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, AI<. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Pamela Lloyd Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 2:03 PM To: Kohler_David Subject: Fwd: SB 90

Sent from my iPhone Pamela Lloyd

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Sen. Mike Dunleavy" Date: April 12, 2013, 11:38:33 AM AKDT To: 'pamela lloyd' Subject: RE: SB 90

Dear Pamela,

Thank you for contacting me regarding SB 90.

SB 90 would add all Alaska school district employees to the State of Alaska's Employee Health Plan. Contrary to what some have said, this bill is not an attack on collective bargaining . Many believe it will save the state money. It will also alleviate the need for individual school districts to expend resources on administration of health insurance plans at the local level.

I spoke with many during school districts during the legislative fly-ins earlier this year. I sponsored this bill at the request of school districts who are feeling the bite of the ever-escalating costs of health insurance.

I believe this bill will be good for school districts by allowing them to focus on educational policy as opposed to administering health care. I also believe it will save money for the state of Alaska. I believe it's a win-win for everyone.

Thanks again for your correspondence and !look forward to future communications.

Senator Mike Dunleavy State Capitol Building Rm 510 Juneau, Alaska 99801 Ph 907-465-6600 Fax 907-465-3805 [email protected]

would w subscribe o request email to [email protected] or co!!

1 From: pamela lloyd [mailto:pamela.lloydS@gmaiLcom] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:15 PM To: Sen. Mike Dunleavy Subject: SB 90

Dear Senator Dunleavy, I am urging you to reconsider your bill and stop any forward movement of SB90. This bill was put together quickly without thorough research. There is no guarantee this bill will save the state any money. We need to know the financial risks. Let's have less government not more government. I don't need my insurance claim slowed down by glacial movement of the government. The state has a 10% administrative cost, the NEA Trust has a 3% cost. That is a waste of good taxpayer money! How can the State possibly process 47,000 more people? Please, slow down and use the process that is in place to research and validate infonnation to actually determine what is best for all of Alaska. Thank you. Pamela Lloyd 13245 Shelburne Rd. Anchorage, AK. 99516 Cell: 907-242-6007

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From: Rep. Andy Josephson < [email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 1:43 PM To: Decker_Marty Subject: RE: HB36

Marty:

The rumor is that the majorities (Republicans) really want to pass this legislation in the next 50 hours. The rules would apparently allow this to happen ... though it would be close.

I would send your e-mail to all 60 legislators.

If either version of the bill comes to the House Floor, my caucus will look to me to speak out longest and strongest against the bill, and I will do just that.

Rep. Josephson

-----Original Message----- From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 1:33 PM To: Rep. Andy Josephson Subject: Re: HB36

Thanks Andy,

I realized that I was probably "preaching to the choir" on this topic. While you are my legislator, are there other key players in the Senate and House on this matter that I should be sending my letter to??

Please let me know, and I will get it done.

Appreciatively,

Marty Decker

On Apr 12, 2013, at 1:05PM, "Rep. Andy Josephson" wrote:

1 > Rep. Andy Josephson > >-----Original Message----- > From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:33 AM >To: Rep. Andy Josephson >Subject: HB36 > > Dear Representative Josephson, > > House Bill 36 (SB90} is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized. > >Absolutely no studies have been done to consider the impact of these changes and there is nothing to indicate that there would be any cost savings or improved conditions for anyone. As I near retirement age I am concerned by the reduced benefits of the state's medical insurance plan when compared to my current level of protection. A state worker with a comparable level of education to mine, and similar years of service to the wellbeing of this state, is paid far more salary than I and can offset the lower benefit level of the state plan. > >These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children. > >Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system. > >Sincerely > >Marty Decker > 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. >Anchorage, Ak. > 99507 > (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 1:34 PM To: Marty Decker Subject: Fwd:HB36

Begin forwarded message:

From: Marty Decker Subject: HB36 Date: Apri112, 2013 10:32:46 AM AKDT To:

Dear Representative Josephson,

House Bill 36 (SB90) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized.

These Bills are yet another idealogical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 211 0 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 1:33 PM To: Rep. Andy Josephson Subject: Re: HB36

Thanks Andy,

Please let me know, and I will get it done.

Appreciatively,

Marty Decker

On Apr 12, 2013, at 1:05PM, "Rep. Andy Josephson" wrote:

>Marty: > >I agree wholeheartedly with what you've written. In House Labor and Commerce Committee, I strongly opposed HB196 (the equivalent of SB 90, but on the House side). > >There are so many reasons why these bills are bad, it's hard to know where to begin. Here's one little reason (or big one): administrative costs for the NEA Trust are 3%; administrative costs for the state plan are 10%. > > I will continue to fight this change! > > Rep. Andy Josephson > >-----Original Message----- > From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:33 AM >To: Rep. Andy Josephson >Subject: HB36 > > Dear Representative Josephson, > >House Bill 36 (SB90) is an ill-considered attempt to disadvantage the teaching profession of the quality medical insurance that we have gained by being a large labor force consisting of highly educated people, working at marginal wages. How will quality new educators be attract to a profession which in Alaska offers no designated retirement program (not even Social Security) to new hire workers, when the quality of medical insurance will also be marginalized. > >Absolutely no studies have been done to consider the impact of these changes and there is nothing to indicate that there would be any cost savings or improved conditions for anyone. As I near retirement age I am concerned by the reduced benefits of the state's medical insurance plan when compared to my current level of protection. A state worker

1 with a comparable level of education to mine, and similar years of service to the wellbeing of this state, is paid far more salary than I and can offset the lower benefit level of the state plan. > >These Bills are yet another idealogical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children. > >Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system. > >Sincerely > > Marty Decker > 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. >Anchorage, Ak. > 99507 > {907) 929-3244

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From: Rep. Andy Josephson < [email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 1:05 PM To: Decker_Marty Subject: RE: HB36

Marty:

I agree wholeheartedly with what you've written. In House Labor and Commerce Committee, I strongly opposed HB196 (the equivalent of SB 90, but on the House side).

There are so many reasons why these bills are bad, it's hard to know where to begin. Here's one little reason (or big one): adm·m·rstrative costs for the NEA Trust are 3%; administrative costs for the state plan are 10%.

I will continue to fight this change!

Rep. Andy Josephson

-----Original Message----- From: Decker_Marty [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:33 AM To: Rep. Andy Josephson Subject: HB36

Dear Representative Josephson,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 12:11 PM To: Stepp_Patti Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf Attachments: HealthCare.pdf; A TTOOOOl.txt

Patti read the pdf part

-----Original Message---- From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 10:00 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_ Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_ Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_ kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_ Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neil_ Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_ Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_ Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_ Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Cc: Bell_ Kathy Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Folks this is an excellent break down of what SB90 and HB196 could do to your health program benefits. Please read it and send a message to Juneau.

-----Original Message---- From: armstrong_kayla Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 7:18AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hi Doug,

I got this from a fellow teacher. It breaks the issue of the health care down nicely in away that is easy to read and see the points. Thought teachers might like it.

Thanks and have a good Friday,

Kay Ia

From: Honemann_Lindsey Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 4:11PM To: Olson_Bethany; armstrong_kayla; brodsky_darcie Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hey!

1 A teacher I work with sent this out. This is what they would like to do ... lindsey Honemann Special Education Teacher/Case Manager West Anchorage High School 742-2648

"You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve." Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix------ From: mazur_angela Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 2:05 PM To: Brogan_BethAnn; Tinker_Temperance; Davis_Mandy; Haas_Kristin; Gwynn_Kristina; Palmer_Lena; Kimbaii_Jenny; Honemann_Lindsey; Souza_David Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

This is what we were talking about in Portland.

Hope you all are having a great week! Angela Mazur West High English htto://www.asdk12.org/staff I mazur angela/

From: Utterback_Johanna Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 12:01 PM To: mazur _angela Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Here is something my brother typed up- he got his info from me, and I got it directly from our NEA-Pian Health Trust. THANK YOU! Please share and encourage anyone you come across ... one representative said today he'd only rec'd 19 letters in opposition (out of 5000 employees!) It impacts all public education staff, not just teachers. If you don't know how to get in touch with your rep/sen you can find their email address on the AI< legislature site. You're great! :-)

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From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 12:09 PM To: Maker_Julie Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf Attachments: HealthCare.pdf; A TTOOOOl.txt

Julie print off the pdf part for your meeting. Doug

-----Original Message---- From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 10:00 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_ Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_ kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_ Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Olena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_ Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_ Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Cc: Bell_ Kathy Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Folks this is an excellent break down of what SB90 and HB196 could do to your health program benefits. Please read it and send a message to Juneau.

-----Original Message---- From: armstrong_kayla Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 7:18AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hi Doug,

I got this from a fellow teacher. It breaks the issue of the health care down nicely in away that is easy to read and see the points. Thought teachers might like it.

Thanks and have a good Friday,

Kay Ia

From: Honemann_Lindsey Sent: Thursday, April11, 2013 4:11PM To: Olson_Bethany; armstrong_kayla; brodsky_darcie Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hey!

1 A teacher I work with sent this out. This is what they would like to do ...

Lindsey Honemann Special Education Teacher/Case Manager West Anchorage High School 742-2648

This is what we were talking about in Portland.

Hope you all are having a great week! Angela Mazur West High English http://www .asdk12.org/ staff/mazur angela/

From: Utterback_Johanna Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 12:01 PM To: mazur_angela Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

2 Senate Bill 90 and House Bill 196

What: Moves all school district employees from their own health plans, such as the NEA Plan and it's health trust, to the State of Alaska plan. Effectively telling 47,000 individuals they can't have their current insurance that they are happy with and forcing them into a one size fits all plan through the State. And, yes, this is ALL employees, current and future, if ASD signs your check, you're effected by this.

Motivation: The initial claim is as a cost savings, but no one has done a full study or vetted the numbers that have been put out there. NEA Plan people have tried to replicate the savings of $10 million some of the supporters say ASD will incur, but can't come close, even if they calculate supposed employee premium savings, too. (Note: no study has shown what employees out of pocket expense will increase with this new plan, either, and any savings in premium will be completely wiped out and then some by increases in deductible, loss of vision coverage, etc.) More nefarious motivation? It is something each district bargains on and taking that off the bargaining table would be a blow to bargaining as a whole.

Why is this a bad move?

Currently the state has 14,000 lives under the plan. This will bring over another 47,000. It will create at least 12 new positions with the state to run this. NEA Plan currently has a very high level of service and response to problems. This will not continue as the State plan balloons.

Currently there isn't any risk to the school district with rising healthcare costs. That is on the employees. They negotiate a number, currently $1385, and that will always be their costs, whether health care goes up or down. We cover the rest. If it gets too high, we would have to either pay it or change our plan coverage. If the state is on the hook for paying premiums, they will be at risk should it go up. Which means they either end up charging us more or keep significantly reducing coverage.

Currently, the State plan that has a $1330 premium (the number talked about that the State currently pays) has NO VISION (you can add this on for a higher prem·lum), a dental cap of $500, a $500/person $1000/family deductible (currently $100/$300), and a higher out of pocket ($2000/person, currently $1000). Plus it has a 70%/30% copay.

Currently the NEA Health Trust invests money not currently being used and that interest is used to offset any rise in premiums. The State can't do this. Not only that, but any money at the State level is open to use for other things, as happened with the pension plan.

Currently the NEA Health Trust has a 3% overhead/administrative cost while the State has 10%. Currently, the NEA Health Trust can respond to any changes quickly and appropriately through the Board of Trustees- who are public education employees themselves. The State has to follow antiquated bid and requisition regulations which could delay things at least four months.

The NEA Plan has a number of options already available should a bargaining unit wish to change to lower premiums or other coverage. Movement to the State plan would do the opposite of provide flexibility.

On top of the bills making no sense from a fiscal standpoint, for anyone, it is also being done under the cloak of darkness. Senator Bill Wielechowski said the bill had a 45 minute hearing in his Affairs committee after being introduced. 45 minutes. Then it was voted to the next committee. No one is stopping to think about or analyze this thing.

This is a HUGE government power grab that affects almost 50,000 people and it's being done in the last days of a session when very little is known about the effect on the State, the employees or the district.

What Can Be Done: Call or email your Senator and Rep first. Then call or email everyone else. Start with the current committee viewing the bill. Make it personal. I cut and pasted a message and then add something at the beginning about the Rep or Senator, something I appreciated them doing in the past, if I met them at a meet and greet, if they did something for Romig, etc. They read this. I already got half a dozen responses from yesterday. Then talk to your teacher and non-teacher friends alike about this. This will cost us money and us our health insurance, but it could potentially turn into something like the unfunded liability with the pension if it is rammed through without proper vetting and thought.

Senator Mike Dunleavy is the sponsor of SB90 and Lynn Gattis is the sponsor of HB196.

It is currently in Senate Finance and House Labor and Commerce. Blake Vanessa

From: Tyler Desjarlais Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 11:39 AM To: Holleman_Andy Subject: Fwd: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Sen. Johnny Ellis" Date: Apiilll, 2013, 8:03:29 PM AKDT To: Tyler Sub,ject: RE: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Mr. Desjarlais,

I oppose this bad bill, but Republican legislators and Governor Parnell are trying very hard to pass it in the next three days. Please spread the word with your friends and neighbors and encourage them to call and email legislators in opposition.

Senator Johrmy Ellis

-----Original Message----- From: Tyler [mailto:desjarlaistvler(cii,;_>mail.com] Sent: Thursday, April!!, 2013 5:46PM Subject: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB 196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB 196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely,

Tyler Desjarlais

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From: Tyler Desjarlais Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 11:38 AM To: Holleman_Andy Subject: Fwd: Response to Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Sent fi·om my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Sen. Johnny Ellis" Date: Aprilll, 2013, 8:11:53 PM AKDT To: Tyler Subject: RE: Response to Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

ao!oreciate the and these are excellent Please them with other 1eg:51a:tors and have friends and iehr1n" do the same.

Senator Johnny EWs

From: Tyler [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 6:21 PM Subject: Response to Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

I wanted to follow up on a point l missed in my last in email and also thank you for any input you provide. You have to understand my concern when I get an email from my union president that tells me this will happen:

1. Increases current individual deductibles of$100 to a $500 deductible ($300 for the family to $1,000 for the family). 2. Decreases co-insurance from 80% to 70%. 3. Increases current individual out-of-pocket of $1,000 maximum ($3,000 for the family) to $2,000 for the individual with no cap for family. 4. Decreases cun·ent dental benefits from $2,000 per year per person, to $500 per year per person. 5. Decreases vision benefits fi·om exam, contacts, frames/lenses, to NO vision benefits. 6. Plans that have selected orthodontia will no longer have orthodontia benefits.

I appreciate the concerns that parents have said. We all want wants best for our children. We have a huge problem in AK and nationally with teacher retention. Medical benefits are a big 1 reason why it is appealing to become a teacher. 30% of teachers quit after their first year, 50% by their third and 90% after 7 years, If we are to change the education system, we need effective teachers to pursue lifelong careers, not 2 or 3 year stints, Flat funding education makes it inevitable that teachers will be cut each year. Salaries are going to be frozen for at least 2 years in a best case scenario and, with SB90/HB 196 benefits and going to be cut heavily.

It is not likely that we are going to keep good teachers in AK if we make these changes quickly. Time must be taken to address the needs of teachers to keep them from leaving the state. If we also change tenure to five years and it is easy for teachers take all of their retirement with them after 4 years to another district we will not be competitive. Parents & Teachers complain about class sizes, but kids, our most valuable resource, succeed when good teachers stay in schools. It is not just about quantity of teacher's, it is about quality.

Thanks, Tyler Desjarlais

On Apr 11, 2013, at 5:49PM, "Rep. Lynn Gattis" wrote:

Mr. Desjarlais:

Thank you for your email and for sharing your concerns.

The impetus for this bill was at the request of the 5 largest school districts in our state and the yearly resolutions of the Alaska Association of School Boards. Almost $300 million dollars of public funds are spent on health care by our school districts and the prices keep soaring. Just in the Mat-Su Valley, today the Superintendent of Schools said that the savings with one of the options that the State Health plan offers, with similar benefits to the employees, would save the district between $2.5 and $5.5 million dollars. That's a potential of more than 50 teaching positions that could be saved, smaller classrooms and more resources for the schools.

With 53 school districts having their own plans, some through the NEA Trust, some are self insured and some use other providers, this is an attempt at looking for a way to consolidate and contain costs. It is also a way to unburden the districts, so they can concentrate on doing what they are supposed to do: educate children.

While it might seem that this process is fast, or for some nefarious reasons, it is not. The State of Alaska inherits all the school district employees that qualify for retirement health benefits and that's in addition to the active state employees. This issue is not uncharted territory; over 40 states in the U.S. pool with local public employees and at least 19 of them with school district employees. Research has shown that there can be considerable savings.

We hope to get the infonnation requested from the NEA Trust to analyze the benefits that can be accomplished by doing this pool.

As for the costs, money has already been appropriated through the public education fund and this money pays a large percentage of these benefits for district employees. The new administrative positions would do what some of our districts are doing at the local level. In other words, there would be some cost-shifting, but the state is already paying a big portion of the bill.

2 Having been a school board member in the Mat-Su Borough and having heard from parents that they want smaller class sizes, more programs and no stafflayoffs, this could really make a difference while making sure that we provide our educators with the benefits that they deserve. This is not an anti-NEA HealthTrust bill. As I said, they are not the only provider for all of our districts.

Thank you.

Sincerely, Representative Lynn Gattis State Capitol Room 420 Juneau AK, 99801 Phone: 907-465-4833 Fax: 907-465-4586 http://www.facebook.com/RepresentativeLynnGattis

From: Tyler [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 5:45PM Subject: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concemed citizen

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB 196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB 196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely,

Tyler Desjarlais

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From: Tyler Desjarlais Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 11:38 AM To: Holleman_Andy Subject: Fwd: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned cif1zen

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Sen. Mike Dunleavy" Date: April12, 2013, 11:33:45 AM AKDT To: 'Tyler' Subject: RE: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Dear Tyler,

Thank you for contacting me regarding SB 90.

SB 90 would add all Alaska school district employees to the State of Alaska's Employee Health Plan. Contrary to what some have said, this bill is not an attack on collective bargaining. Many believe it will save the state money. It will also alleviate the need for individual school districts to expend resources on administration of health insurance plans at the local level.

I spoke with many during school districts during the legislative fly-ins this year. I sponsored this bill at the request of school districts who are feeling the bite of the ever-escalating costs of health insurance.

Thanks again for your correspondence and I look forward to future communications.

Senator Mike Dunleavy State Capitol Building Rm 510 Juneau, Alaska 99801 Ph 907-465-6500 Fax 907-455-3805 [email protected]

'1" o reouest email :-o [email protected] or

1 -----Original Message----- From: Tyler [mailto:desjarlaistyler@gmaiLcom] Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 5:46PM Subject: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely,

Tyler Desjarlais

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Tyler Desjarlais Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 11:38 AM To: Holleman_Andy Subject: Fwd: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Sen. Hollis French" Date: April 12, 2013, II :36:39 AM AKDT To: Tyler SubJect: RE: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

Dear Tyler, Thanks for writing to me about SB 90. I agree, SB 90 is a very bad bill. The bill has not been properly analyzed. Its proponents are trying to rush it through the system here in the last days of the session. We are working to delay the bill. Please keep speaking out against it. Yours Hollis French

-----01iginal Message----- From: Tyler [mailto:desjarlaistvler((1J.gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April!!, 2013 5:46PM Subject: Please hold bill SB 90/HB 196 Concerned citizen

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB 196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB 196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely,

Tyler Desjarlais

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From: Marc Grober Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 11:14 AM Cc: School Board Subject: Public Records Request

Dear School Board Members (and, of course, all the others who are not School Board members but who are included in this e-mail address),

First off, to use Ms. Mackie's formula, let me reiterate a core principle. Anyone wishing to get ahead needs to do their homework (yon would think a school district would keep this in mind) and, as noted, this District has not done its homework. Specifically, if this District is "keenly interested in competitive compensation packages that include good quality, high value benefits that attract and retain high quality employees" (a phrase that would do any Madison Avenue firm proud), then it would certainly have explored the mrumer in which that has been accomplished in Anchorage, in Alaska and in the country. Moreover, in as much as Ms. Mackie has apparently been told that this District has been exploring ways to keep health care costs down, it stands to reason that she is inviting the public to request evidence of same, and has only failed to produce the evidence as part of her response because she will soon be leaving the Board.

In other words, the public would be best served by evidence that the District has acted on this "keen"interest and so at this point I think it most productive to simply demand that pursuant to the Alaska Public Records Act the District produce: l) all con·espondence to and or from the NEA-Alaska Health Trust regarding comparative costs and benefits provided by tl1e Trust, the possibilities of extending the Trust to other ASD employees, or obtaining the Tmsts advice, support or assistance in creating health trusts for the balance of its employees. 2) all correspondence to and or from any other health tmst regarding the use and or viability of health trusts in Alaska. 3) all con·espondence to and or from the Alaska Association of School Boards or any association purporting to represent Alaska School administrators regarding the subject ofHB196/SB90 4) all correspondence to and or from any other school district (or officer or agent of such district), any State employee (including employees of the legislature and any elected official of the State of Alaska or any entity established thereby regarding the subject ofHB196/SB90 5) any internal con·espondence or memorandum discussing the introduction or support ofHB 196/SB90

In as much as this is a matter of keen interest I am sure all thee materials are in a reading file easily accessible and easily produced, so I am expecting that production will be quick a11d without charge as it is clearly in the public interest. If the Board feels that the Board should make it difficult for the public to have evidence of the conduct Ms. Mackie argues, then it can of course provide an estimate of the production charges within ten working days.

Let me point out that the only truly comprehensive and competent testimony on the subject raised by HB 196/SB90 to date has been the testimony of the administrator of the NEA-Alaska Health Trust Plan, a program that serves most of ASD's employees, a program that serves most of the educators in the State, a program that is and wil continue to be, simply by virtue of aritlnnetic, the most cost-effective source of health care insmance in the State, and a program that has its offices just a few miles from ASD headquarters. And yet, the ASD business managers, "keenly" interested in managing health care costs, and engaged in exploration for solutions, not only failed to engage the Trust on the subject, but apparently decided that working in secret in order to keep the Trust from finding out it was pmi of a cabal (yes, AASB does claim to represent ASD) intending to obtain a fast-tracked legislative termination to the ability of the Trust to serve tens of thousands of Alaskans.

This Board is now constituted with three new members, all of whom have swom to due the public's business. I call on each of you to publicly explore the District's conduct in this matter and to hang what dirty laundry there is out to air. It is time for a little Spring cleaning.

Sincerely,

Marc Grober

On 4/11/!3 8:11PM, Mackie_Jeannie wrote: Dear Marc, On behalf of the school board, thank you for your email regarding pending legislation that brings Districts into a State of Alaska statewide health benefits pool. First, let me reiterate a core principle. The district remains keenly interested in competitive compensation packages that include good quality, high value benefits that attract and retain high quality employees. Second, the district continues to explore opportunities to reduce the cost of health plans while providing good quality benefits. Currently the district direct-managed health plan covers roughly 2000 employees and 2500 dependents for a total pool of 5500 people. If all of the districts were pooled together with the State of Alaska, the combined pool of covered lives might approach 60,000 people. Even a seemingly modest administrative cost savings of 2% combined with a 2% reduction in long term cost growth rate based on pooling could save the district on the order of $4,000 per employee by FY2020, or roughly $20 million, the equivalent of 160 more full time teachers in the district when this year's kindergarteners will be entering middle school. Given the potential size of the opportunity, the business managers of the district have encouraged us to keep an open mind and explore the possibilities - while clearly articulating the principle that the Anchorage School District is interested in exploring pooling arrangements so long as those arrangements are a *net benefit* to the district and its employees. We understand and appreciate that comparing the cost, quality and value of health plans is a complex evaluation that requ_ires a collaborative process with our employees. We look forward to that continued collaboration while we strive for competitive compensation packages to attract and retain high quality employees over the long run while retaining necessary local control. Sincerely, Jeannie Mackie Anchorage School Board President

From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:17 fu~ To: School Board 2 Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

In hearing before the legislature, it has become very clear that the sponsors of these Bills have embarrassed themselves in their failure to do their homework, their ridiculous attack on the most effective insurance program in state, and their belief that any for-profit insurance arrangement is going to be more cost-effective than a health trust. I am sure the entire co~~unity would appreciate a Spring cleaning so that we can be fully informed of the degree to which our elected Board was party to the sham.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

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From: Decker _Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 10:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: HB36

Dear Representative Josephson,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244 Blake Vanessa

From: Decker_Marty Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 10:31 AM To: Senator. Berta.Ga rd ner@ akleg.gov Subject: SB90

Dear Senator Gardner,

These Bills are yet another idea logical attack on the teaching profession and cater to the districts which employ us, rather than to the citizens of the state and the welfare of our children.

Please work to resist this attack on Alaska's educational system.

Sincerely

Marty Decker 2110 Tudor Hills Dr. Anchorage, Ak. 99507 (907) 929-3244

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From: Christianson_April Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:26 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf Attachments: HealthCare.pdf; A TTOOOOl.txt

You can cut and paste much of this to send to all house and senate folks. Please.

April

-----Original Message---- From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:00 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_ kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_ Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_ Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neil_ Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_ Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Cc: Beii_Kathy Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Folks this is an excellent break down of what SB90 and HB196 could do to your health program benefits. Please read it and send a message to Juneau.

-----Original Message---- From: armstrong_kayla Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 7:18AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hi Doug,

I got this from a fellow teacher. It breaks the issue of the health care down nicely in away that is easy to read and see the points. Thought teachers might like it.

Thanks and have a good Friday,

Kayla

From: Honemann_Lindsey Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 4:11 PM To: Olson_ Bethany; armstrong_kayla; brodsky_darcie Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

1 Hey!

A teacher I work with sent this out. This is what they would like to do ...

Lindsey Honemann Special Education Teacher/Case Manager West Anchorage High School 742-2648

"You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve." Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix------ From: mazur_angela Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 2:05PM To: Brogan_BethAnn; Tinker_Temperance; Davis_Mandy; Haas_Kristin; Gwynn_Kristina; Palmer_Lena; Kimbaii_Jenny; Honemann_Lindsey; Souza_David Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

This is what we were talking about in Portland.

Hope you all are having a great week! Angela Mazur West High English http :1/www .asdklZ.org/staff/mazur angela/

From: Utterback_Johanna Sent: Thursday, April11, 2013 12:01 PM To: mazur_angela Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

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From: Sen. Johnny Ellis < [email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 10:14 AM To: Perry _Joshua Subject: RE: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Mr. Perry,

Excellent points. I agree and oppose this bad bill, but Republican legislators and Governor Parnell are trying very hard to pass it in the next three days. Please spread the word with your friends and neighbors and encourage them to call and email legislators in opposition.

Senator Johnny Ellis

-----Original Message----- From: Joshua Perry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 8:05 AM To: Sen. Johnny Ellis Subject: Opposition to SB90/HB196

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB196 is an enormous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and long-term negative consequences.

Sincerely,

Joshua Perry

Joshua Perry Sunrise Drive Anchorage, AK 99508

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From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 10:04 AM To: printz_marybeth Subject: RE: HealthCare.pdf

I have sent the NEA scripted e-mail with some of my colorful comments. I just got this e-mail from Kayla this morning.

-----Original Message---- From: printz_marybeth Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:02 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: HealthCare.pdf

Doug,

Have you sent the attachment to the folks in Juneau? I wrote an email last night.

Thanks, MB

-----Original Message---- From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:00 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_ kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_ Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_ Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neil_ Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_ Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_ Mike; wardwel/_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Cc: Beii_Kathy Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Folks this is an excellent break down of what SB90 and HB196 could do to your health program benefits. Please read it and send a message to Juneau.

-----Original Message---- From: armstrong_kayla Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 7:18 AM To: 0/iverson_Doug Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hi Doug, I got this from a fellow teacher. It breaks the issue of the health care down nicely in away that is easy to read and see the points. Thought teachers might like it.

Thanks and have a good Friday,

Kay/a

From: Honemann_Lindsey Sent: Thursday, Apri/11, 2013 4:11 PM To: Olson_Bethany; armstrong_kayla; brodsky_darcie Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hey!

A teacher I work with sent this out. This is what they would like to do ...

Lindsey Honemann Special Education Teacher/Case Manager West Anchorage High School 742-2648

"You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve." Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix------ From: mazur_angela Sent: Thursday, April11, 2013 2:05PM To: Brogan_BethAnn; Tinker_ Temperance; Davis_Mandy; Haas_Kristin; Gwynn_Kristina; Palmer_Lena; Kimbaii_Jenny; Honemann_Lindsey; Souza_David Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

This is what we were talking about in Portland.

Hope you all are having a great week! Angela Mazur West High English http://www.asdk12.org/staff/mazur angela/

From: Utterback_Johanna Sent: Thursday, Apri/11, 2013 12:01 PM To: mazur_angela Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

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From: printz_marybeth Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 10:02 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: HealthCare.pdf

Doug,

Have you sent the attachment to the folks in Juneau? I wrote an email last night

Thanks, MB

-----Original Message---- From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 10:00 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_ kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_ Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_ Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_ Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_ Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_ Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Cc: Beii_Kathy Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Folks this is an excellent break down of what SB90 and HB196 could do to your health program benefits. Please read it and send a message to Juneau.

-----Original Message---- From: armstrong_kayla Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 7:18 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hi Doug,

I got this from a fellow teacher. It breaks the issue of the health care down nicely in away that is easy to read and see the points. Thought teachers might like it

Thanks and have a good Friday,

Kay Ia

From: Honemann_Lindsey Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 4:11PM To: Olson_Bethany; armstrong_kayla; brodsky_darcie Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hey!

A teacher I work with sent this out. This is what they would like to do ...

Lindsey Honemann Special Education Teacher/Case Manager West Anchorage High School 742-2648

"You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve." Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix------ From: mazur_angela Sent: Thursday, April11, 2013 2:05PM To: Brogan_BethAnn; Tinker_Temperance; Davis_Mandy; Haas_Kristin; Gwynn_Kristina; Palmer_Lena; Kimbaii_Jenny; Honemann_Lindsey; Souza_ David Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

This is what we were talking about in Portland.

Hope you all are having a great week! Angela Mazur West High English httn://www.asdk12.org/staff/mazur angela/

From: Utterback_Johanna Sent: Thursday, April11, 2013 12:01 PM To: mazur_angela Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

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From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 10:00 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady _Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_ lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_ Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_ Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_ Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Cc: Beii_Kathy Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf Attachments: HealthCare.pdf; A TTOOOOl.txt

Folks this is an excellent break down of what SB90 and HB196 could do to your health program benefits. Please read it and send a message to Juneau.

-----Original Message---- From: armstrong_kayla Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 7:18 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hi Doug,

I got this from a fellow teacher. It breaks the issue of the health care down nicely in away that is easy to read and see the points. Thought teachers might like it.

Thanks and have a good Friday,

Kayla

From: Honemann_Lindsey Sent: Thursday, Apri111, 2013 4:11PM To: Olson_Bethany; armstrong_kayla; brodsky_darcie Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

Hey!

A teacher I work with sent this out. This is what they would like to do ...

Lindsey Honemann Special Education Teacher/Case Manager West Anchorage High School 742-2648

1 "You sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve." Ginny We as ley, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix------ From: mazur_angela Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 2:05 PM To: Brogan_BethAnn; Tinker_Temperance; Davis_Mandy; Haas_l

This is what we were talking about in Portland.

Hope you all are having a great week! Angela Mazur West High English http://www.asdk17 .org/staff/mazur angela/

From: Utterback_Johanna Sent: Thursday, April11, 2013 12:01 PM To: mazur_angela Subject: FW: HealthCare.pdf

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From: Dunn_Kathryn Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 9:42 AM To: Rep. Charisse Millett Subject: RE: House Bill 196 & Senate Bill 90

I hope that the committee will follow through with its responsible decision to do further research before making a dramatic decision that will effect tens of thousands of people. However, I was just informed today that SB90/HB196 which involves legislation to move all school district employees to the state plan are being fast-tracted through the legislature. Please take the responsible action to prevent this from happening. Please hold it in committee at least until the next session.

Thank you very much, Kathryn Dunn

From: Rep. Charisse Millett [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 8:28PM To: Dunn_Kathryn Subject: RE: House Bill 196 & Senate Bill 90

Hi Kathryn,

The committee decided more research was necessary and asked the NEA to forward claims information to the department of administration so a detailed analysis of the bill can be performed on HB 196. Also, the committee will not hold any more meetings this session.

Have a good night,

Charisse

-----Original Message----- From: Dunn_ Kathryn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:28AM To: Rep. Charisse Millett Subject: House Bill 196 & Senate Bill 90

Dear Rep. Charisse Millett,

You are a member of the House Labor and Commerce Committee and as my representative in Juneau I am writing to you to strongly encourage you to hold House Bill196 and Senate Bill 90 in committee for further study.

1 These bills would have an enormous impact on tens of thousands of people throughout our state and need further attention. The proposals have been quickly written and poorly thought out. They need substantial research and should not become Jaw in the next 7 days.

Sincerely,

Kathryn Dunn

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From: Abbott_ Mike Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 9:17 AM To: foster_mark Cc: Stiteler_Chad; Graff_Ed; Thern_Aiden; Hess_ Todd Subject: RE: legislative hearing schedule for Friday, April 12, 2013

I'm back ln Anchorage.

I was at SenFin hearing and that SB 90 is moving, I believe that is to the substance ofthe bilL session, Its set for another

HR 8 is to pass, Gattis' staff confirmed Gattis and Wilson would be the co-chairs of the Task Force. are writing a substitute for the HR shrinks the siz12 of the group, first version 25 members. Staff sa\d the new version vvou\d have than 10. !t like will focus on state flnanda\ and not assessments/ I stiH think this Is a this group will add some structure to the inter~rn conversations. Otherwise we could have 5 ser"'"'t"

SB .57 the PT CPi and the pink-slip delay !sin House Finance. it to pass, but it adds to the OD2r21tir1e uuu:sccand that makes it

The bills extc?ndl tenure 5 etc are all to current commfttees for thb; session. They'!! some work in the interim also.

Its to be a very session next year"

Mike

From: foster_mark Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 7:50AM To: Abbott_Mike Cc: Stiteler_Chad; Graff_Ed Subject: FW: legislative hearing schedule for Friday, April 12, 2013

Looks a union trusts ad,oplted "neutrar' n()

ASD & inlet Tribal Council have an appli1:a to the a boarding schooi- !et me know if hecw amendments -it may be useful to see to see how it impact

1 -Mark 907-440_1099

From: Graff_Ed Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 7:06 AM To: Level I; School Board Subject: FW: legislative hearing schedule for Friday, April 12, 2013

FYI.

From: Shana Crondahl [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 2:11 AM To: Shana Crondahl Subject: FW: legislative hearing schedule for Friday, April 12, 2013

Attached is Thursday's update. It contains reports on: • House Calendar o HB 87 -Special Education Service Agency: house failed to concur with senate changes; conference committee appointed, with a hearing Friday morning (see below for details) o HB 190 Credit for Secondary School Courses: passed the house, transmitted to the senate; hearing in Senate Education Friday morning • Senate Calendar o SB 74- University of Alaska Building Fund: passed the senate • Senate Finance Committee o SB 90- School District Employee Health Insurance: heard and held, invited testimony only. Both the union trusts that testified said they do not necessarily oppose SB 90, but just that it should be carefully considered, with the time to make sure full actuarial studies are.done so that there is a known benefit to switching before that occurs • House Finance Committee o SB 47- District Operated Boarding Schools: heard and held; Chairman Stoltze said there would be amendments to the bill. • Conference Committee on Operating and Mental Health Budgets: they took care of all the open items in the DEED budget. See attached report for details.

Also for updates on Friday's agenda, there are no education-related bills on the Senate Calendar or House Calendar. Hard to believe it is just three days to adjournment. The time has come when there may well be supplemental calendars. I will update you if education items pop up on supplemental calendars. Thanks, Shana

From: Shana Crondahl [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:09 PM To: Shana Crondahl Subject: legislative hearing schedule for Friday, April 12, 2013

Okay, I'd better just send out a schedule for Friday right now. As I watch hearings online this week, I have seen many education people sitting through hours of non-education bills, waiting for particular legislation to come up that never seems to be brought up. Sorry that's happening, it must be frustrating.

On the agenda for Friday:

2 • Senate Education Committee, 8:00a.m., Rm. 105, Stewart Bldg. o HB 180 - Military Youth Academy o HB 190 - Credit for Secondary School Courses o Bills previously heard/scheduled • House Finance Committee, 8:00 a.m., Rm. 519, Capitol Bldg. o SB 1 8 - Capital Budget (2'd on agenda) o Bills previously heard/scheduled • Conference Committee on HB 87- Special Education Service Agency, 9:30a.m., Rrn. 106, Capitol Bldg. • House Finance Committee, 1:30 p.m., Rm. 519, Capitol Bldg. o SB 1 8 - Capital Budget (2'd on agenda) o Bills previously heard/scheduled • Senate Finance Committee, 1 :30 p.m., Rm. 519, Capitol Bldg. o SB 90 - School District Employee Health Insurance o Bills previously heard/scheduled • Conference Committee on Operating & Mental Health Budgets, 4:00 p.m., Rm. 532, Capitol Bldg. o HB 65 -Operating Budget o HB 66- Mental Health Budget • House Finance Committee, 5:00p.m., Rm. 519, Capitol Bldg. o SB 1 8 - Capital Budget (2'd on agenda) o Bills previously heard/scheduled

I'll let you know if anything is added to the schedule. No calendars have been posted for the house or senate yet. They are both recessed- the house is at recess until 9:00 p.m., and the senate is in recess to a call of the chair. Thanks, Shana Crondah/ Alaska Education Update 41 00 Blackerby St. juneau, AI< 99801-9535 (907) 500-7069 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alaskaeducationupdate.com Twitter: httos://twitter.com/#!/AKEDUPDATE

The Alaska Education Updates and this email are copyrighted material and should not be forwarded outside your organization.

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From: Johanna Utterback Sent: Friday, Aprill2, 2013 8:23 AM To: Russeii_Marie Subject: Health info

Hi Marie, I'm eutting/pasting a little bit of information about House Bill 196 (HB 196) and Senate Bill 90 (SB90) that I was telling you briefly about yesterday. Somehow, very few teachers and other school employees seem to know about this. If these pass, and I have heard from someone I know who testified twice about them, that they are very much fast-tracked, they will be a blow to teachers on a number of fronts. Please feel free to share any info with other teachers you think might be willing to write a quick email to their senator/representative within the next few days ... there is on! y until Sunday to at least get these stalled until after the summer (and after our new contract is, hopefully, bargained!) Thanks for listening:-) I know how busy you are (esp with jury duty.)

This is a link to a letter written by our NEA-Plan Health Trust about why this is not good legislation: http://www .legis. state .ak. us/basis/ get documents.asp '' sessi on=28 &doc id=6404

Some specifics about what this State of AK plan would look like for teachers (I got this info from our current insurance plan manager, who has been comparing the plans):

This Bill will provide funding for a benefit package valued at $1,330 which will: (Indexed to $1,389 next year)

1) Increases current individual deductibles of$100 to a $500 deductible ($300 for the family to $1,000 for the family)

2) Decreases co-insurance from 80% to 70%

3) Increases current individual out of pocket of$1,000 max $3,000 in family to $2,000 with no cap for family

4) Decreases current dental benefits from $2,000 per year per person, to $500 per year person

5) Decreases vision benefits from exam, contacts, frames/lenses, to NO vision Benefits

The prescription benefit is not as easily compared. But essentially at 20% at the counter (30 day supply) max capay would be $50. Blake Vanessa

From: foster_mark Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 7:50AM To: Abbott_Mike Cc: Stiteler_Chad; Graff_Ed Subject: FW: legislative hearing schedule for Friday, April 12, 2013 Attachments: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 AKEDUPDATE.pdf

Looks !ike a union trusts on 5890 -did written comments that can

ASD & Cook Inlet Council to the state for a school-· me know ff you hear the ASi)/CITC

Thanks!

-fill ark 907.440.1099

From: Graff_Ed Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 7:06AM To: Levell; School Board Subject: FW: legislative hearing schedule for Friday, April 12, 2013 t:Vl '' r.

From: Shana Crondahl [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April12, 2013 2:11AM To: Shana Crondahl Subject: FW: legislative hearing schedule for Friday, April 12, 2013

Attached is Thursday's update. It contains reports on: • House Calendar o HB 87- Special Education Service Agency: house failed to concur with senate changes; conference committee appointed, with a hearing Friday morning (see below for details) o HB 190- Credit for Secondary School Courses: passed the house, transmitted to the senate; hearing in Senate Education Friday morning • Senate Calendar o SB 74- University of Alaska Building Fund: passed the senate • Senate Finance Committee o SB 90- School District Employee Health Insurance: heard and held, invited testimony only. Both the union trusts that testified said they do not necessarily oppose SB 90, but just that it should be carefully considered, with the time to make sure full actuarial studies are done so that there is a known benefit to switching before that occurs • House Finance Committee 1 o SB 47- District Operated Boarding Schools: heard and held; Chairman Stoltze said there would be amendments to the bill. • Conference Committee on Operating and Mental Health Budgets: they took care of all the open items in the DEED budget. See attached report for details.

From: Shana Crondahl [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:09 PM To: Shana Crondahl Subject: legislative hearing schedule for Friday, April 12, 2013

On the agenda for Friday: • Senate Education Committee, 8:00a.m., Rm. 105, Stewart Bldg. o HB 1 80 - Military Youth Academy o HB 1 90 - Credit for Secondary School Courses o Bills previously heard/scheduled • House Finance Committee, 8:00a.m., Rm. 519, Capitol Bldg. o SB 1 8 - Capital Budget (2"' on agenda) o Bills previously heard/scheduled • Conference Committee on HB 87 Special Education Service Agency, 9:30 a.m., Rm. 106, Capitol Bldg. • House Finance Committee, 1 :30 p.m., Rm. 519, Capitol Bldg. o SB 1 8 - Capital Budget (2"d on agenda) o Bills previously heard/scheduled • Senate Finance Committee, 1:30 p.m., Rm. 519, Capitol Bldg. o SB 90- School District Employee Health Insurance o Bills previously heard/scheduled • Conference Committee on Operating & Mental Health Budgets, 4:00p.m., Rm. 532, Capitol Bldg. o HB 65 -Operating Budget o HB 66- Mental Health Budget • House Finance Committee, 5:00p.m., Rm. 519, Capitol Bldg. o SB 1 8 - Capital Budget (2"d on agenda) o Bills previously heard/scheduled

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From: Staples_l

Hey sorry didn't attach the linlc! :)

I read a little more .. the bill to change our benefits to the state level benefits .. sounds like a bad plan!

HB 90 and HB 196 ...

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On Apr 12,2013, at 4:44AM, "Crawford_Cynthia" wrote:

Don't know "what's this one about?" cc

From: Staples_Katherine Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 8:22 PM To: Crawford_Cynthia Subject: bill

hey .... what's this one about?

katherine

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From: Melissa Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 5:42 AM To: Wuerth_Soren Subject: Fwd: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Rep. Mike Hawker" Date: April!!, 2013, 9:45:46 PM AKDT To: "" Subject: Re: Opposition to SB90/HB196

Melissa,

These bills are not going anywhere this session. You have all summer to organize against them or see how much money they save and deliver quality care.

Mike

On Apr 11, 2013, at 9:43PM, "MELISSA WUERTH" wrote:

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90/HB 196. Please hold this bill so an actuarial study can be done to ensure that its intent to save money would be actually realized.

SB90/HB196 is m1 en01mous policy change that not only impacts school district employees, but also multiple private companies, boroughs and municipalities.

Please slow down this bill. This legislation needs to be properly vetted to ensure that there are no short and Iong-tenn negative consequences.

Sincerely,

Melissa Wuerth

MELISSA WUERTH PO BOX 1582 GIRDWOOD, AK 99587 1 Blake Vanessa

From: Plunkett_Kathleen Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:28 PM To: Stiteler_Chad; foster_mark; Jolin_Sue; von-imhof_natasha; grant_katy Subject: updated BA notes for 040113 Attachments: ASD BA 040113.doc

Good Evening,

Here are the notes to be added to board docs.

Thanks Kathleen Anchorage School District School Board Budget & Audit Committee April 1, 2013

Subject: Report to Board

The Budget and Audit committee meeting dialo1,>ue continued at our regular meeting on April 1, 2013.

The Anchorage Assembly approved our Budget on March 26, 2013.

We support the idea related to the Health Insurance Pool Bill (SB90 and HB196) but only if it is a break-even for ASD on cost, value and service dimensions. The current bill might cost ASD approximately 5-10% more (about $5-10 million).

We looked at some preliminary analysis for our long range financial plan but we will work on it and update it after the legislative session is over. A risk that we are aware of is that as the State uses funds for the Capital Budget it will reduce state reserves which could be used to support education in the out years. The State of Alaska has approximately $17 Billion in different savings accounts. Also we need to be realistic in our assumptions.

The next committee meeting is scheduled for Apri115, 2013 at Noon in Room 150. The topics will be: Budget Overview, Fund Balance Policy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives. Blake Vanessa

From: Melissa Payne Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 8:27 PM To: payne_melissa Subject: Tweet by @NEAAiaska via TweetCaster

NEA-Alaska (0lNEAAlaska) 4111/13, 2:47PM

Big govt. takeover. RT (algavelalaska: Senate Finance is taking up Sen. Dunleavy's SB90, the state takeover of school health care. #AKleg

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From: Melissa Payne < [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 8:21 PM To: payne_melissa Subject: Tweet by @NEAAiaska via TweetCaster

Giil. Ell NEA-Alaska ((wNEAAlaska) 4/11/13, 2:57PM

Thanks for clarifying/not public testimony. MT @gavelalaska: It should be noted, the school officials testifying on SB90 are INVITED. #AKleg

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From: Melissa Payne Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 8:20 PM To: payne_melissa Subject: Tweet by @NEAAiaska via TweetCaster

~· L::Jf NEA-Alaska (@NEAAlaska) 4111/13, 2:45PM

Good question. No study to know. MT (i.Zgavelalaska: Sen. Dmmy Olson: Would there he school districts that would pay more under SB90? ttn~:g

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From: Embley_Heidi Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 8:13 PM To: Roach_HeatherD; Griffith_Kathy Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Jeannie has good information in her response.

From: Mackie_Jeannie Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 8:11PM To: [email protected]; School Board Cc: Graff_Ed Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

Dear Marc, On behalf of the school board, thank you for your email regarding pending legislation that brings Districts into a State of Alaska statewide health benefits pool. First, let me reiterate a core principle. The district remains keenly interested in competitive compensation packages that include good quality, high value benefits that attract and retain high quality employees. Second, the district continues to explore opportunities to reduce the cost of health plans while providing good quality benefits. Currently the district direct-managed health plan covers roughly 2000 employees and 2500 dependents for a total pool of 5500 people. If all of the districts were pooled together with the State of Alaska, the combined pool of covered lives might approach 60,000 people. Even a seemingly modest administrative cost savings of 2% combined with a 2% reduction in long term cost growth rate based on pooling could save the district on the order of $4,000 per employee by FY2020, or roughly $20 million, the equivalent of 160 more full time teachers in the district when this year's kindergarteners will be enter'1ng middle school. Given the potential size of the opportunity, the business managers of the district have encouraged us to keep an open mind and explore the possibilities- while clearly articulating the principle that the Anchorage School District is interested in exploring pooling arrangements so long as those arrangements are a *net benefit* to the district and its employees. We understand and appreciate that comparing the cost, quality and value of health plans is a complex evaluation that requires a collaborative process with our employees. We look forward to that continued collaboration while we strive for competitive compensation packages to attract and retain high quality employees over the long run while retaining necessary local control. Sincerely, Jeannie Mackie Anchorage School Board President

From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:17AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

1 In hearing before the legislature, it has become very clear that the sponsors of these Bills have embarrassed themselves in their failure to do their homework, their ridiculous attack on the most effective insurance program in state, and their belief that any for-profit insurance arrangement is going to be more cost-effective than a health trust. I am sure the entire community would appreciate a Spring cleaning so that we can be fully informed of the degree to which our elected Board was party to the sham.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

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From: Mackie_Jeannie Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 8:11 PM To: [email protected]; School Board Cc: Graff_Ed Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

Dear Marc, On behalf of the school board, thank you for your email regarding pending legislation that brings Districts into a State of Alaska statewide health benefits pool. First, let me reiterate a core principle. The district remains keenly interested in competitive compensation packages that include good quality, high value benefits that attract and retain high quality employees. Second, the district continues to explore opportunities to reduce the cost of health plans while providing good quality benefits. Currently the district direct-managed health plan covers roughly 2000 employees and 2500 dependents for a total pool of 5500 people. If all of the districts were pooled together with the State of Alaska, the combined pool of covered lives might approach 60,000 people. Even a seemingly modest administrative cost savings of 2% combined with a 2% reduction in long term cost growth rate based on pooling could save the district on the order of $4,000 per employee by FY2020, or roughly $20 million, the equivalent of 160 more full time teachers in the district when this year's kindergarteners will be entering middle school. Given the potential size of the opportunity, the business managers of the district have encouraged us to keep an open mind and explore the possibilities- while clearly articulating the principle that the Anchorage School District is interested in exploring pooling arrangements so long as those arrangements are a *net benefit* to the district and its employees. We understand and appreciate that comparing the cost, quality and value of health plans is a complex evaluation that requires a collaborative process with our employees. We look forward to that continued collaboration while we strive for competitive compensation packages to attract and retain high quality employees over the long run while retaining necessary local control. Sincerely, Jeannie Mackie Anchorage School Board President

From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:17AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

1 been debated at some point before the Board when the public was asleep? Or is subterfuge something that arrived from Florida? Something that we can now put aside?

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

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From: jacob bera Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Possible Changes to NEA Health Insurance

Hey Folks, Take some time and check out this news report on APRN: http :1/www. alaskap ubli c. org/2 0 !3/04/11/m eas ure-chan ginf!-schoo l-di strict-heal th-p lans-sneedin g-through legislature/

The hills are SB90 and HB 196

I would highly suggest contacting your legislators very soon. The session ends Sunday ...

Here's some info. I received yesterday from Rhonda Kitter (Chief Financial Officer for NEA-AK Health Trust):

I was asked to provide some details regarding the NEA-Alaska Health Plan's opposition to this two bills.

I) The fiscal note to the bill of I 00,000,000 has not been vetted. I would challenge that amount. Currently when a school district purchases insurance through the Trust or any carrier, the risk is transferred. Meaning, the district has paid their maximum liability for coverage. If claims exceed funding, the school district has no risk. Through this plan, the state is taking all the risks. At a minimum a study should be conducted to get a more accurate understanding of the financial risks.

2) The state currently manages approximately 14,000 lives in their self-insured plan. By taking on 47,000 additional lives, the state is assuming all that risk of claims. When claims exceed funding, they will have to go back to the coiffeurs to get more money. The bills suggest that by having a larger pool of people they can negotiate better discounts. Yes and No. A larger pool of can reduce costs, however nimble and timely administrative decisions are necessary The state has an antiquated RFP and bidding process. The delay between a thought, a draft, a final RFP, a bid response, an evaluation, an award and effective date is lengthly for any company, but it is drawn out significantly longer when dealing with the political machine of a government. The bid to provide services associated with the state's plan has been delayed nearly 4 months.

3) Legislators are hearing that the state is providing benefits at $1,330 per employee per month, and that school districts are paying more than that. What is not being discussed is what $1,330 is buying. Nearly everyone of the Trusts members will see a dramatic decrease in benefits. The $1,330 or economy plan has a higher deductible, a higher out of pocket, a 70%/30% co-insurance and lower dental benefits, and no vision benefits. The Trust offers plans with lower premiums,

1 however most school districts/associations have not selected those lower premium as the benefits are less. This bill would force a benefit reduction.

4) The Trust collects premiums and invests those premiums, those investment returns go towards helping reduce costs. Last year the Trust had a zero percent increase. The state is not able to allocate investment earnings to areas.

5) Department of Administration stated yesterday that administration costs are nearly 10%. That is 10 cents of every dollar towards admin, only 90 cents towards benefits. The Trust has a 3% administrative costs, leaving 97 cents towards benefits. This demonstrates the Trust is better at administering benefits.

6) In Anchorage, the Trust is working with Providence and The Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center on getting away from fee for service programs and instead reimbursing on quality outcomes. Thereby lowering costs for all. The Trust is able to aggressively negotiate with providers and facilities as we have the data on the health condition of our members.

7) The Trust runs data analytics and predictive modeling to identify and treat individuals before they are in chronic disease states. We are actively working towards improving the health of employees. Both bills address initial premium costs, it does not address health.

8) The Trust is governed by fellow public education employees. Who understand the needs of their peers and design benefits accordingly.

9) While there is discussion regarding the $1,330 contribution from the State, with the increased deductible and out of pocket amounts, there will be further reduction in benefits as the State's plan does not provide the same benefits as the Trust.

10) The Trust has audited the Pharmacy Benefit Manager and has recouped nearly $500,000 in penalty.

These are but a few of my thoughts regarding why the Trust opposes HB 196 and SB 90. Our legislators are being asked to make a decision quickly, when there simply has not been enough time to accurately discuss the financial risks and implications of these measures.

2 Rhonda R Kitter

Chief Financial Officer

NEA-Alaska Health Plan

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From: jacob bera Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:33 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Possible Changes to NEA Health Insurance

Hey Folks, Take some time and cheek out this news report on APRN: http://www .alaskapublic.org/20 13/04/11 /measure-changing-school-district-health-plans-speeding-through legislature/

The bills are SB90 and HB 196

I would highly suggest contacting your legislators very soon. The session ends Sunday ...

Here's some info. I received yesterday from Rhonda Kitter (Chief Financial Officer for NEA-AK Health Trust):

I was asked to provide some details regarding the NEA-Alaska Health Plan's opposition to this two bills.

1) The fiscal note to the bill of 100,000,000 has not been vetted. I would challenge that amount. Currently when a school district purchases insurance through the Trust or any carrier, the risk is transferred. Meaning, the district has paid their maximum liability for coverage. If claims exceed funding, the school district has no risk. Through this plan, the state is taking all the risks. At a minimum a study should be conducted to get a more accurate understanding of the financial risks.

2) The state currently manages approximately 14,000 lives in their self-insured plan. By taking on 47,000 additional lives, the state is assuming all that risk of claims. When claims exceed funding, they will have to go back to the coiffeurs to get more money. The bills suggest that by having a larger pool of people they can negotiate better discounts. Yes and No. A larger pool of can reduce costs, however nimble and timely administrative decisions are necessary The state has an antiquated RFP and bidding process. The delay between· a thought, a draft, a final RFP, a bid response, an evaluation, an award and effective date is lengthly for any company, but it is drawn out significantly longer when dealing with the political machine of a government. The bid to provide services associated with the state's plan has been delayed nearly 4 months.

1 however most school districts/associations have not selected those lower premium as the benefits are less. This bill would force a benefit reduction.

4) The Trust collects premiums and invests those premiums, those investment retums go towards helping reduce costs. Last year the Trust had a zero percent increase. The state is not able to allocate investment earnings to areas.

6) In Anchorage, the Trust is working with Providence and The Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center on getting away from fee for service probrrams and instead reimbursing on quality outcomes. Thereby lowering costs for all. The Trust is able to aggressively negotiate with providers and facilities as we have the data on the health condition of our members.

8) The Trust is governed by fellow public education employees. Who understand the needs of their peers and design benefits accordingly.

10) The Trust has audited the Phannacy Benefit Manager and has recouped nearly $500,000 in penalty.

2 Rhonda R Kitter

Chief Financial Officer

NEA-Alaska Health Plan

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From: Graff_Ed Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:23 PM To: Browder_Jim Subject: Re: HB190 and 5890 - School District Health Insurance Pool

Thanks, Jim. We have been discussing this one.

On Apr 9, 2013, at 7:52PM, "Browder_Jim" wrote:

l really believe this is a good item to kick by the board asap and I believe it will help the disctrict financially, but talk to Chad and Mark, the fact that all the State agency folks are in support l think it will really be something that can help the District in the long haul. The District will need to say something I would call the big five Supts too and check their thinking but I believe they will support sorry for the ramble. We can talk if you want this is a big item. jim

From: Bruce Johnson [BJOHNSON@ALASKAACSI\.ORG] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 3:35 PM To: Todd Poage; Joseph Beckford; Timothy Stathis; Graff_Ed; Browder_Jim; Eugene Avey; Rob Picou; Jack Walsh; Scott Butterfield; Bob Crumley; Michael Johnson; Theresa Keel; Ronald Erickson; Duncan Ware; James Elliott; Bill McLeod; Pete Lewis; Chris Reitan; Michael Byer; Angie Lunda; Lauren Burch; Scott Ballard; Glenn Gelbrich; Kevin Shipley; Larry Parker; Steve Atwater; Robert Boyle; Richard Carlson; Stewart McDonald; Brad Allen; Ty Mase; Gary Baldwin; Deena Paramo; Randy Hawk; Eric Gebhart; Vacant; Peggy Cowan; Norman Eck; Dan Blanton; Robert Thomason; Connie Newman; Steve Bradshaw; Jefferie Thielbar; Lauren Burch; David Piazza; David Herbert; Susan Sciabbarrasi; John Conwell; Jacob Jensen; Richard Rhodes; Rodny Schug; Lance Bowie; Kerry Boyd; Howard Diamond; Alex Russin; Annmarie O'Brien; Gene Stone; Marilyn Davidson; Elizabeth Parady; Mary Wegner; Karen Gaborik; Bill Hill Cc: Laurie Miller; Amy Lujan; [email protected]; [email protected]; Bruce Johnson Subject: HB190 and SB90 -School District Health Insurance Pool

Good Afternoon,

AASA members have been requested to offer support for 5890 and HB196- School District Health Insurance Pool. These bills are identical with SB90 heard and passed out of Senate Affairs and on to Senate Finance last Saturday. HB190 was introduced in House Labor and Commerce on Saturday and was heard and held after a lengthy hearing yesterday. House Labor and Commerce is chaired by Rep. Kurt Olson, Kenai. Committee members include Reps. Reinbold, Chenault, Herron, Josephson, Millett and Saddler. Throughout the House hearing process, most committee members seemed intrigued by the "public school employee insurance pool" concept. Testimony provided by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner from the Department of Administration was highly favorable. Some less than positive testimony has been provided by various unions, including NEA. These unions offer insurance programs (trusts) to their members and are understandably reluctant to give these trusts up.

AASA members present during the 2013 AASA Legislative Fly-In indicated overwhelming support for the concept of "pooling" as a potential means to contain health insurance costs and have the State administer the program.

1 The Department of Administration envisions a public school employee insurance pool that would mandate that all districts participate in the insurance pool within a 2014-2016 time period to allow negotiated agreements to be revised. It has been stated that district would choose a plan ranging from premium- standard- economy, that meets the needs of the district and employee groups. Districts would retain local control regarding any premium costs sharing, e.g., a 80/20 split determined through negotiations. The policies available would offer a range of services similar to what districts currently offer including wellness, prevention, vision, hearing, etc. Given the large pool-18,300 employees with 29,000 dependents, the Dept. of Administration anticipates cost-saving/containment both short- and long-term. Buckconsultants (Denver, CO) examined the Department of Administration conceptual approach for the pool and presented evidence based on a set of assumptions that project initial costs and future increases.

HB190, if passed, would become effective on July 1, 2014, providing more than a year for the Dept. of Administration to establish the pool and verify that having the State provide the public school insurance pool is in the best interest of the State and school districts.

YOUR HElP IS NEEDED

Now is the time to act if you believe it would beneficial for the 28'h Legislature to create an insurance pool for Alaska public schools. Governor Parnell has indicated support for the concept and directed the Department of Administration to work cooperatively with the legislature to explore th'1s possibility. You can lend your support by providing a concise but informative letter to the sponsors:

HB190- Representative lynn Gattis: [email protected] (House Education Chair) with a cc to: [email protected] (House Labor and Commerce Chair) SB90- Senator Mike Duleavy: [email protected]

The letter could identify your:

• interest in creating an insurance pool for public school employees in an effort to contain or reduce high and ever-increasing health insurance costs • district's current cost for health insurance, including employee share if any • district's current experience- average percentage increases over the past three to five years and projected increase for FY14 • cost of health insurance in relation to your total budget • desire to create efficiencies wherever possible in order to maintain programs and redirect available funds to the classroom and instruction • commitment to provide quality health insurance for all eligible employees in the most efficient, yet effective manner possible

Many of you are aware that health insurance costs in our 53 schools total nearly $300,000,000. All indicators, including predictions related to new federal government health insurance requirements, suggest that health insurance costs will continue to rise. Our Association believes that it makes sense that Alaska thoroughly examine this pooling concept to determine if precious funds can be saved and redirected to the classroom.

If at all possible, prepare your letter and email them to the legislators identified above no later than noon on Wednesday, AprillO. Thank you.

Bruce

Executive Director

2 Alaska Council of <;ch'"''' Administrators 326 Fourth Suite 404 AK 99801 Office: 907-586-9702 Cell: 907-321-4153 Emaii: [email protected] Website: www.alaskaacsa.org

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From: Kniefei_Scott Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:48 PM To: Carlock_Troy Subject: Agenda Attachments: Docl.docx

1 AEA Faculty Forum Agenda

1) Andy Holleman a) Contract Negotiations b) HB196 and 5890 c) Inter-District transfers d) Perception of Ed Graff and Leadership at the district level e) Language program

2) Department Chairs

3) Principals changing assignments

4) Testing a) Suggestions for modification to conference hour dilemma

5) Building Rights I Duties

6) Wisdom from our graduating class

7) Anything else?

8) Attendance and discussions in writing to Rick Blake Vanessa

From: Mackie)eannie To: Marc Grober Sent: Thursday, Aprilll, 2013 1:47 PM Subject: Read:S890/HB196

Your message

To: Mack'le_Jeann·le Subject: SB90/HB196 Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:16:25 AM (UTC-09:00) Alaska was read on Thursday, April11, 2013 1:46:36 PM (UTC-09:00) Alaska.

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From: Graff_Ed Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:40 AM To: Mackie_Jeannie Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

Jeannie- Do you have time for a quick phone call on this topic? I have a draft and would like to talk with you about how it should be sent.

742-4311 -----Original Message---- From: Mackie_Jeannie Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 10:09 AM To: Graff_Ed Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Ed, How do you suggest handling this? Mike, Chad, me ... ? Jeannie

Jeannie Mackie Anchorage School Board President

From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:17AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

1 Insurance Health Trusts have been implemented across the country as the most reasonably way to address rising health costs, and yet in Alaska, where we have a health trust that has been effectively managing health costs for some 20 years, hysterical administrators have turned to a plan that would eliminate local control, increase costs, and reduce benefits. Please, please, please explain why.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

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From: payne_melissa Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 8:28 AM To: Thern_Aiden Subject: FW: Tweet by @NEAAiaska via TweetCaster

Tweet:

From: Melissa Payne [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:58 PM To: payne_melissa Subject: Tweet by @NEAAiaska via TweetCaster @} NEA-Alaska (@NEAAlaska) 4/10/13,4:07 PM

MT@seniohnnvellis: I oppose bill MT(Lilkfdodge: please voteno on SB90. Bad for rural schools/will costAK more than proponents claim. #akJeg

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From: Bell_l

Thanks Doug

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On Apr 10, 2013, at 1:04PM, "Oiiverson_Doug" wrote:

>Folks here is another way to get a message out concerning the Health Care bill in Juneau. > SB90 and HB 196 >You also have an e-mail link on your private e-mail sent from NEA. > Please take action, your health program could go away if you don't. > Let me know if you have any questions. >Doug > >From: Beii_Kathy >Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 11:10 AM >To: Oliverson_Doug > Subject: FW: Opposition letters > >Here it is, >Thanks Kathy > > From: Rhonda Kitter [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 11:46 AM >To: Beii_Kathy >Subject: Opposition letters > >The HB 196 is sitting in House labor and Finance and will move to Rules shortly > >The SB 90 is sitting in Senate Finance and will move to Rules. > >The goal is pass these two bills this session which ends on Sunday. > >This is a diminishment in benefits to all AEA members. > > > Rhonda R. Kitter >Chief Financial Officer > NEA-Aiaska Health Plan > 1-907-274-7526 > 1-907-222-2556 (Fax) > >Confidentiality Notice: Confidential Health Information Enclosed >

1 > > >This electronic transmission may contain Protected Health Information (PHI). PHI is individually identifiable information related to the past, present or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual; or the past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care to an individual. To the extent the information in this e-mail contains PHI, it is being transmitted to you after appropriate authorization from the individual or under circumstances that do not require authorization by the individual. You are obligated to maintain PHI in a secure and confidential manner in accordance with applicable law. Unauthorized re-disclosure or failure to maintain confidentiality of PHI may subject you to penalties under applicable state and federal laws. > > > >IMPORTANT WARNING: This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, forwarding or distribution of this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you receive this electronic message by error, please notify the sender and immediately delete all copies from your computer system to prevent further disclosure. > > >

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From: Carlock_ Troy Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:16 PM To: Kniefei_Scott Subject: Fwd: Faculty forum

FYI

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From: Utterback_Johanna Date: April10, 2013 2:45:35 PM AKDT To: Carlock_Troy Subject: RE: Faculty forum

Thanks -I don't meant sound like a crazy soapbox not sure I'll be able to because ! always have to get out of here my kids. I'll come and as as can.

Thanks!

Johanna Utterback Counselor West Highly Gifted Prcv1rarn 742-2575

From: Carlock_Troy Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 2:16 PM To: Utterback_Johanna Cc: Kniefei_Scott Subject: Re: Faculty forum

Yes, I will have Andy address it and Scott can add it to the agenda and let you speak. Troy

From: Utterback_Johanna Date: Wednesday, April10, 2013 1:19PM To: West High Subject: Faculty forum

Hi Troy,

Can the situation with HB196 and SB90 be brought up at the faculty forum tomorrow? This is a serious issue for teachers (and all public education employees.) I'm not sure people are aware of how fast these bills are moving and how hard they are being pushed. They will cost teachers significant benefits and there are only a few days left for people to make their voices heard.

Johanna

1 Johanna Utterback Counselor West Highly Gifted Program 742-2575

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From: Melissa Payne Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:58 PM To: payne_ melissa Subject: Tweet by @NEAA/aska via TweetCaster

@1 NEA-Alaska (@NEAAlaska) 4/10/13,4:07 PM

MT(a)senjohtmvellis: I oppose bill MT@kfdodge: please vote no on SB90. Bad for rural schools/will cost AK more than proponents claim. #akleg

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From: Stiteler_ Chad Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 4:44 PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

Good. I like your sentence below. That should be the simple core message that we all repeat over and over.

-----Original Message---- From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 4:38PM To: Stiteler_Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI- my exchange with Mike.

-----Original Message---- From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 4:18 PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

Good suggestions.

SB 90 is up in Sen Fin tomorrow morning. According to staff, HB 196 is going to stay in House L/C this session.

From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 4:09 PM To: Abbott_ Mike Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I think we're fine.

Just wanted to make you aware of the Grober characterization.

I'll probably add some language to the effect that "the District remains keenly interested in competitive compensation packages that provide good quality, high value benefits that attract and retain high quality employees."

-----Original Message---- From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 4:01PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I don't remember my exact language. I think (hope) I said we would consider any policies that would reduce costs without affecting quality. Need more from me?

1 From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:24PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Mike,

Did you "argue for any legislation that reduced health costs" [see Mr. Grober's characterization below] vs. "expressed an interest in exploring options to reduce health care costs."

Please feel free to share any notes on the Grober comments below- Ed has asked me to draft a response- hope to get to it this evening.

-Mark

-----Original Message---- From: Graff_Ed Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:07PM To: foster_mark; Stiteler_ Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

-----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

2 It is time for THIS BOARD to send a clear message to Juneau that this District does not need uninformed legislators on quixotic ventures seizing authority from local districts, and certainly not without having done the homework and vetted the proposals. There are those in Juneau who want to rush this disaster through in the next few weeks. Is this Board really that confident that our legislators know what they are doing? In as much as Representative Gattis indicated through her participation in hearings that she was totally at sea about the current insurance options, maybe we need to tell her to stand down and do some research?

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

3 Blake Vanessa

From: foster _mark Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:38 PM To: Stiteler_ Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI- my exchange with Mike.

-----Original Message---- From: Abbott_ Mike Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 4:18PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

Good suggestions.

SB 90 is up in Sen Fin tomorrow morning. According to staff, HB 196 is going to stay in House L/C this session.

From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:09 PM To: Abbott Mike Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I think we're fine.

Just wanted to make you aware of the Grober characterization.

-----Original Message---- From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 4:01PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I don't remember my exact language. I think (hope) I said we would consider any policies that would reduce costs without affecting quality. Need more from me?

From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:24PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Mike,

1 Did you "argue for any legislation that reduced health costs" [see Mr. Grober's characterization below] vs. "expressed an interest in exploring options to reduce health care costs."

Please feel free to share any notes on the Grober comments below- Ed has asked me to draft a response - hope to get to it this evening.

-Mark

-----Original Message---- From: Graff_Ed Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 3:07 PM To: foster_mark; Stiteler_Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

-----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

2 Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

3 Blake Vanessa

From: Stiteler_ Chad Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 4:37 PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

Thanks Mark. It will be important to get Mike's feedback on the testimony he provided in there also.

Chad

-----Original Message---- From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:30PM To: Stiteler_Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Chad,

I sent a copy to Mike Abbott to get his feedback- especially with respect to Mr. Grober's characterization that Mike Abbott was "arguing for any legislation that reduced health costs".

I understand that Pat has expressed a number of concerns about local control.

I'll take a run at drafting a response this evening that is focused on common goals and acknowledges concerns about cost, quality, value and customer service.

-Mark

-----Original Message---- From: Graff_Ed Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 3:07PM To: foster _mark; Stiteler_Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

-----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Abbott_M ike Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:18 PM To: foster _mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

Good suggestions.

SB 90 is up in Sen Fin tomorrow morning. According to staff, HB 196 is going to stay in House L/C this session.

From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 4:09PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I think we're fine.

Just wanted to make you aware of the Grober characterization.

-----Original Message---- From: Abbott_ Mike Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 4:01PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I don't remember my exact language. I think (hope) I said we would consider any policies that would reduce costs without affecting quality. Need more from me?

From: foster mark Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 3:24PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Mike,

Did you "argue for any legislation that reduced health costs" [see Mr. Grober's characterization below] vs. "expressed an interest in exploring options to reduce health care costs."

Please feel free to share any notes on the Grober comments below- Ed has asked me to draft a response- hope to get to it this evening.

-Mark

-----Original Message-----

1 From: Graff_ Ed Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:07PM To: foster_mark; Stiteler_chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

-----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

2 Blake Vanessa

From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, Apri\10, 2013 4:09 PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I think we're fine.

Just wanted to make you aware of the Grober characterization.

-----Original Message---- From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 4:01 PM To: foster _mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I don't remember my exact language. I think (hope) I said we would consider any policies that would reduce costs without affecting quality. Need more from me?

From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:24PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Mike,

Did you "argue for any legislation that reduced health costs" [see Mr. Grober's characterization below] vs. "expressed an interest in exploring options to reduce health care costs."

Please feel free to share any notes on the Grober comments below- Ed has asked me to draft a response- hope to get to it this evening.

-Mark

-----Original Message---- From: Graff_Ed Sent: Wednesday, Apri/10, 2013 3:07 PM To: foster_mark; Stiteler_Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

1 -----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

2 Blake Vanessa

From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:09 PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I think we're fine.

Just wanted to make you aware of the Grober characterization.

-----Original Message---- From: Abbott_ Mike Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 4:01 PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I don't remember my exact language. I think (hope) I said we would consider any policies that would reduce costs without affecting quality. Need more from me?

From: foster _mark Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:24PM To: Abbott_ Mike Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Mike,

Did you "argue for any legislation that reduced health costs" [see Mr. Grober's characterization below] vs. "expressed an interest in exploring options to reduce health care costs."

Please feel free to share any notes on the Grober comments below- Ed has asked me to draft a response- hope to get to ·It this evening.

-Mark

-----Original Message---- From: Graff_Ed Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:07PM To: foster_mark; Stiteler_Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

Ed -----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, Apri\10, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:01 PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I don't remember my exact language. I think (hope) I said we would consider any policies that would reduce costs without affecting quality. Need more from me?

From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:24PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Mike,

Did you "argue for any legislation that reduced health costs" [see Mr. Grober's characterization below] vs. "expressed an interest in exploring options to reduce health care costs."

Please feel free to share any notes on the Grober comments below- Ed has asked me to draft a response - hope to get to it this evening.

-Mark

-----Original Message---- From: Graff_Ed Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:07 PM To: foster_mark; Stiteler_Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

-----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

According to AASB testimony, AASB has been working, at the behest of its members, on what has become SB90/HB196 for at least a year. Could someone on the school board please explain this Board's involvement in the effort to shut down the NEA-Aiaska Health Trust? In hearing before the legislature, it has become very clear that the sponsors of these Bills have embarrassed themselves in their failure to do their homework, their ridiculous attack on the most effective insurance program in state, and their belief that any for-profit insurance arrangement is going to be more cost-effective than a health trust. I am sure the entire community would appreciate a Spring cleaning so that we can be fully informed of the degree to which our elected Board was party to the sham.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

2 Blake Vanessa

From: foster_mark Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:30 PM To: Stiteler_ Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Chad,

I sent a copy to Mike Abbott to get his feedback- especially with respect to Mr. Grober's characterization that Mike Abbott was "arguing for any legislation that reduced health costs".

I understand that Pat has expressed a number of concerns about local control.

I'll take a run at drafting a response this evening that is focused on common goals and acknowledges concerns about cost, quality, value and customer service.

-Mark

-----Original Message---- From: Graff Ed Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:07 PM To: foster_mark; Stiteler_Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

-----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

1 been debated at some point before the Board when the public was asleep? Or is subterfuge something that arrived from Florida? Something that we can now put aside?

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

2 Blake Vanessa

From: foster _mark Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:25 PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Mike,

Did you "argue for any legislation that reduced health costs" [see Mr. Grober's characterization below] vs. "expressed an interest in exploring options to reduce health care costs."

Please feel free to share any notes on the Grober comments below- Ed has asked me to draft a response - hope to get to it this evening.

-Mark

-----Original Message---- From: Graff_Ed Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 3:07PM To: foster_mark; Stiteler_Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

-----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:10 PM To: Beii_Kathy Subject: FW: Check your e-mails

this fs my e-mall ~sent out on llllf)f1fl~v l know that 11 write a message.

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:29 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

NEA has sent new messages to all teachers about health program changes SB90. The e-mail which was sent to your private account has a message already written. You can send it as is, or you can add to it. It could mean us giving up our EBMS health plan. Please send a message now. Doug

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Graff_Ed Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:07 PM To: foster _mark; Stiteler_ Chad Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

FYI.

-----Original Message----- From: Marc Grober [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:18AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

1 Blake Vanessa

·From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 3:05 PM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_ Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_l

Folks here is another way to a message the Health Care bill in Juneau. 51390 and HB 196 You also have an e-mail on your nril.•atP e-mail sent from NEA. Please take action; your health program go away if don't. Let me know if you have any qwostions. Doug

From: Beii_Kathy Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:10 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: FW: Opposition letters

it is, Thanks Kathy

From: Rhonda Kitter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 11:46 AM To: Beii_Kathy Subject: Opposition letters

The HB 196 is sitting in House labor and Finance and will move to Rules shortly

The SB 90 is sitting in Senate Finance and will move to Rules.

The goal is pass these two bills this session which ends on Sunday.

This is a diminishment in benefits to all AEA members.

Rhonda R. Kit1e1· Chief Financial Officer NEA-Aiaska Health Plan 1·907-274-7526 1-907-222-2556 (Fax)

Confidentiality Notice: Confidential Health Information Enclosed

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IMPORTANT WARNING: This message is intended forthe use ofthe person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, forwarding or distribution of this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you receive this electronic message by error, please notify the sender and immediately delete all copies from your computer system to prevent further disclosure.

2 April 6, 2013

The Honorable Mike Dunleavy Senate Alaska State Capitol AK 99801-1182

Re: Opposition SB 90 to include in Bill Packet

The NEA-Aiaska Health Plan (Trust) was formed in 1996 as a self-insured health trust for the benefit of public education employees. We serve over 5,800 members and including their pmvide direct services to over 17,000 individuals. The Trust has worked collaboratively with both school and associations to create benefit NEA options that meet the needs of those members. Alaska h ll • Eight different medical plan designs • Two different dental plan de;ig'" * Vision and prescription benefits 4003 Iowa Drive • Member (employee) assistance programs Anchorage, AK 99517 e Orthodontia coverage

907-27~-7526 Each association/school district has the option of any of the plan design offerings and the associated deductible/out-of-pocket combination. Often the choice is made according to the benefit level although many choose to select a pian based upon its premium. Individual school districts have different approaches in and retaining quality employees to their area. The Trust affords them this opportunity in the design that fits their needs.

For the past 15 years the Trust has averaged a less than 10% increase annually in premiums. As a non-profit entity, all monies collected by the Trust must be only utilized for the health and welfare benefits of the members. In addition to our lower than average annual health plan cost increases, the Trusts administrative costs are 3%, nationa! benchmarks are 6% with several fully insured products averaging closer to 20%. To state it another way, 97 cents of every premium dollar collected goes towards for the health care received the members of the Trust. I would challenge any carrier to match that low administrative fee.

Last year the Trust had a zero percent rate increase in its Thfs was a substantial savings for many of Alaska's school districts who were faced with the public news of high double increases expected due to ACA.

We work closely with the school districts in helping their employees understand their benefits and our office in Anchorage is a point of contact for members experiencing difficulties with claims and their benefits. The level of customer service provided to both the members and their employers is important to the Trust. We are able to remove grievance issues from the employers as well as the administrative burden of keeping up with health care reform.

As one of the largest self-insured trusts in Alaska we are able to ne;5otiate very favorable contracts with providers in Alaska as well as our contracts with specialists outside of Alaska. fn addition over the last year the Trust has:

• Audited our na1·m1Jcv vendor to assure they are in compliance performance standards e Did a complete assessment of our disease management program to measure its effectiveness • Identified a need for a new vendor to address behavioral health issues • Are addressing the cost of air ambulance services • Piloted a surgical travel benefit • Are piloting a bio-metric screening program to better manage the populations health • Are aggressively ppilyir1g data analytics in order to understand what member health issues we should be focused on • Are responding to the changing needs of the members as healthcare evolves in Alaska • to pilot preferred relationships with medical providers that measure cost and

The Trust is always its costs and service to its members and as a result modiffes the plans on an annual basis. In this environment any health that is restrained so that it can only address its costs every three years at the barg

A number of consultants have expressed concern that a State Government take·over of insurance industry, third party administration service seems a little at odds with policy prescriptions in favor of sector free enterpflse

The comments from the sponsor suggest that the State would with carriers. This implies that the State might enter into a fully-insured contract on behalf of the school districts. This would do nothing but add costs to the programs as new PPACA taxes are going to much more aggressive for fully-insured plans than self-funded programs.

If the State intends to self-fund this plan then it would become the sponsor. The State already sponsors a plan for its employees and retired members. There is nothing to suggest that the State has done a more effective job at maintaining costs and securing preferred contracts that would be better than what most school districts already

The State, should it become a sponsor, would have to allow vendors to compete through a restrictive and antiquated procurement process. Healthcare is changing and buying care or more importantly buying services is not the same as buying pencils. The NEA Health Plan is nimble and can respond to the changing needs of the healthcare concerns of our members without being tied to the bureaucratic processes that the State must comply with. The current TPA bid that the State is involved with has already gone on four months than anticipattetd.

We oppose SB 90 and HB 196, the mandate to purchase health insurance through the State of Alaska. The Trust provides school districts with cost effective plan designs, provides low administrative services leaving more um for hPtoPl'iK provides local knowledgeable customer service, provides aggressive contract negotiations and has demonstrated successfully since 1996 that we are able to work with our members to control costs and improve their health.

Nothing in the SB 90 or HB 196 demonstrates the ability for the State to have a positive impact on controlling healthcare spending, on measurable health of partkipants, or increase customer servke quality.

Rhonda R. l

Cc: Senate Education Committee, State of Affairs, Senate Finance Committee April6, 2013

The Honorable Lynn Gattis House of Repres-entatives Alaska State Capito! Juneau, AK 99801.,1182

Re: Opposition to HB196 to include in Bill Packet NEA The NEA-Aiaska Health Plan (Trust) was formed in 1996 as a self-insured health trust for the benefit of public education ernptoyees. We serve over 5,800 Alaska members and their dependents provide direct services to ove.r 17,000 individuals. The Trust has worked col!aboratlveJy with both school districts, Health err1plrlyers and assodations to create benefit options that meet the needs of those members. 4!JDJ law; Drive ,\rrrlmrali~ AK 99517 Through the Trust we are ah!e to provide :

• Eight different medical plan aer>

Each as.sotiati'on/school district has the option of selecting any ot the design and the associated deductibie/out··of-pocket combination. Often the choice is made according to the benefit level although many choose to select a based upon its premium. !ndividu<:J! school districts have different approaches in attracting and employees to their area. The Trust affords them this opportunity in selecting the plan design that fits Trustees their needs. For the past 15 years the Trust has averaged a less than 10% increase annually in premiums. As a entity, all monies collected by the Trust must be utHlzed for the health and welfare benefits of the members. !n addition to our tower than average annuaf health p!an cost increases, the Trusts administrative costs are only 3%, national benchmarks are 6% with several fully Dm1e insured products dose-r to 20%. To state it another way; 97 cents of every premium dollar collected goes towards for the health care received Kathy Brll by the members of the Trust I would challenge any carrier to match that low administrative fee.

last year the Trust had a zero percent rate increase in Its premium. This was a substantia! savings for many of Alaska's school districts who were faced with the Krri Clark public news of high double digit increases expected due to ACA.

We work closely with the schooi districts in helping their employees understand their benefits and our office fn Anchorage is a of contact for members experiencing difficulties with claims and understanding their benefits. The level of customer service provided to both the members and their employers is important to the Trust. We are able to remove grievance issues from the employers as well as the administrative burden of keeping up with health care reform.

As one of the largest self-insured trusts in Alaska we are able to ne;goi:iaie very favorable contracts with providers in Alaska as well as our contracts with outside of Alaska.

In addition over the last year the Trust has:

* Did a complete assessment of our disease management program to measure its effectiveness • Identified a need for a new vendor to address behavioral health issues • Are addressing the cost of air ambulance services • Piloted a surgical travel benefit • Are piloting a bio-metric screening program to better manage the populations health • Are aggressively applying data analytics in order to understand what member health issues we should be focused on • Are responding to the changing needs of the members as healthcare evolves in Alaska • Seeking to pilot preferred relationships with medical that measure cost and quality

The Trust is always assessing its costs and service to its members and as a result modifies the plans on an annual basis. In this environment any health that is restrained so that it can address its costs every three years at the bargaining table or through a procurement process cannot be effective and affordable.

A number of consultants have expressed concern that a State Government take-over of insurance industry, third party administration service seems a little at odds w·1th polky prescriptions ·m favor of private sector free enterprise

The comments from the sponsor suggest that the State would negotiate with carriers. This impiles that the State might enter into a fully-insured contract on behalf of the school districts. This would do nothing but add costs to the programs as new PPACA taxes are going to much more aggressive for fully-insured plans than self-funded programs.

The should it become a sponsor, would have to allow vendors to compete through a restrictive and anuquactea procurement process. Healthcare is changing and buying care or more importantly buying services Is not the same as buying pencils. The NEA Health Plan is nimble and can respond to the changing needs of the health care concerns of om members without being tied to the bureaucratic processes that the State must comply with. The current TPA bid that the State is involved with has gone on four months longer than anticipated.

We oppose SB 90 and HB 196, the mandate to purchase health insurance through the State of Alaska. The Trust provides school districts with cost effective plan designs, provides low administrative services leaving more premium for benefits, provides local knowledgeable customer service, provides aggressive contract negotiations and has demonstrated successfully since 1996 that we are able to work with our members to control costs and improve their health.

Nothing in the SB 90 or HB 196 demonstrates the ability for the State to have a positive impact on controlling healthcare spending, Improve on measurable health of participants, or increase customer service quality,

Rhonda R. l

Cc: House Education Committee, House Finance Committee, and House Labor and Commerce Committee Blake Vanessa

From: Utterback_Johanna Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 2:46 PM To: Carlock_ Troy Subject: RE: Faculty forum

Thanks - don't to sound !ike a crazy Vrn not sure· n1 be able because! alwavs have to out of here to kids, l'li come and

Thanks!

Johanna Utterback Counselor West Highly Gifted Prclacam 742-2575

From: Carlock_Troy Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 2:16 PM To: Utterback_Johanna Cc: Kniefei_Scott Subject: Re: Faculty forum

Yes, I will have Andy address it and Scott can add it to the agenda and let you speak, Troy

From: Utterback_Johanna Date: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 1:19PM To: West High Subject: Faculty forum

Hi Troy,

Can the situation with HB196 and SB90 be brought up at the faculty forum tomorrow? This is a serious issue for teachers (and all public education employees,) I'm not sure people are aware of how fast these bills are moving and how hard they are being pushed, They will cost teachers significant benefits and there are only a few days left for people to make their voices heard,

Johanna

Johanna Utterback Counselor West Highly Gifted Program 742-2575

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Carlock_ Troy Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 2:16 PM To: Utterback_Johanna Cc: Kniefei_Scott Subject: Re: Faculty forum

Yes, I will have Andy address it and Scott can add it to the agenda and let you speak. Troy

From: Utterback_Johanna Date: Wednesday, Apri/10, 2013 1:19PM To: West High Subject: Faculty forum

Hi Troy,

Johanna

Johanna Utterback Counselor West Highly Gifted Program 742-2575

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Utterback_Johanna Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 1:20 PM To: Carlock_ Troy Subject: Faculty forum

Hi Troy,

Johanna

Johanna Utterback Counselor West Highly Gifted Program 742-2575

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Nibbelink, Mary [AK] Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 1:16 PM To: Lloyd_Pamela Subject: RE: bldg reps

Spring Hill is Ricky Wien and Girdwood is Christi Davidson. -m

-----Original Message----- From: Lloyd_Pamela [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 1:04 PM To: Nibbelink, Mary [AK] Subject: bldg reps

Hi Mary. Can you tell me who the building reps are at Spring Hill and Girdwood. So far I've written everyone but them regard the Awards Banquet and SB90. Thank you. Pam

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Lloyd_Pamela Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 1:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: bldg reps

Hi Mary. Can you tell me who the building reps are at Spring Hill and Girdwood. So far I've written everyone but them regard the Awards Banquet and SB90. Thank you. Pam

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Mackie _Jeannie Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 12:14 PM To: Graff_Ed Subject: Re: SB90/HB196

Ok, sounds good. Thank you.

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On Apr 10, 2013, at 12:06 PM, "Graff_Ed" wrote:

>Jeannie- Let me process this with staff and figure out the best response. I'll be in touch. > >Ed > >-----Original Message---- > From: Mackie_Jeannie >Sent: Wednesday, Apri/10, 2013 10:09 AM >To: Graff_Ed >Subject: FW: SB90/HB196 > >Ed, >How do you suggest handling this? Mike, Chad, me ... ? >Jeannie > >Jeannie Mackie >Anchorage School Board President > ______>From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] >Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:17AM >To: School Board >Subject: SB90/HB196 > > Ladies and Gentlemen, > >According to AASB testimony, AASB has been working, at the behest of its members, on what has become SB90/HB196 for at least a year. Could someone on the school board please explain this Board's involvement in the effort to shut down the NEA-Aiaska Health Trust? > >In hearing before the legislature, it has become very clear that the sponsors of these Bills have embarrassed themselves in their failure to do their homework, their ridiculous attack on the most effective insurance program in state, and their belief that any for-profit insurance arrangement is going to be more cost-effective than a health trust. I am sure the entire community would appreciate a Spring cleaning so that we can be fully informed of the degree to which our elected Board was party to the sham. > >The testimony of Mr. Abbott was equivocal, arguing for any legislation that reduced health costs. Is that indeed the Board's position? That it would prefer to cede local control rather than embrace the concept of a health trust? Has that

1 been debated at some point before the Board when the public was asleep? Or is subterfuge something that arrived from Florida? Something that we can now put aside? > > Insurance Health Trusts have been implemented across the country as the most reasonably way to address rising health costs, and yet in Alaska, where we have a health trust that has been effectively managing health costs for some 20 years, hysterical administrators have turned to a plan that would eliminate local control, increase costs, and reduce benefits. >Please, please, please explain why. > >It is time for THIS BOARD to send a clear message to Juneau that this District does not need uninformed legislators on quixotic ventures seizing authority from local districts, and certainly not without having done the homework and vetted the proposals. There are those in Juneau who want to rush this disaster through in the next few weeks. Is this Board really that confident that our legislators know what they are doing? In as much as Representative Gattis indicated through her participation in hearings that she was totally at sea about the current insurance options, maybe we need to tell her to stand down and do some research? > >Thank you for your attention to this matter, > > Marc Grober

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From: Graff_Ed Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 12:06 PM To: Mackie_Jeannie Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

Jeannie- Let me process this with staff and figure out the best response. I'll be in touch.

-----Original Message---- From: Mackie_Jeannie Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 10:09 AM To: Graff_Ed Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Ed, How do you suggest handling this? Mike, Chad, me ... ? Jeannie

Jeannie Mackie Anchorage School Board President

From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:17AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

1 It is time for THIS BOARD to send a clear message to Juneau that this District does not need uninformed legislators on quixotic ventures seizing authority from local districts, and certainly not without having done the homework and vetted the proposals. There are those in Juneau who want to rush this disaster through in the next few weeks. Is this Board really that confident that our legislators know what they are doing? In as much as Representative Gattis indicated through her participation in hearings that she was totally at sea about the current insurance options, maybe we need to tell her to stand down and do some research?

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

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From: Bell_ Kathy Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:10 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: FW: Opposition letters Attachments: Opposition to SB90.pdf; Opposition to HB 196.pdf

Here \t Is, Thanks Kathy

From: Rhonda Kitter [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 11:46 AM To: Beii_Kathy Subject: Opposition letters

The HB 196 is sitting in House labor and Finance and will move to Rules shortly

The SB 90 is sitting in Senate Finance and will move to Rules.

The goal is pass these two bills this session which ends on Sunday.

This is a diminishment in benefits to all AEA members.

Rhonda R. Kitter Chief Financial Officer NEA-Aiaska Health Plan 1-907-274-7526 1-907-222-2556 (Fax)

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The Honorable Mike Dunleavy Senate Alaska State Capitol Juneau, AK 99801-1182

Re: Opposifron SB 90 to include in Bill Packet

The NEA-Aiaska Health Plan was formed in 1996 as a self-insured health trust for the benefit of public education employees. We serve over 5,800 members and including their dependents provide direct services to over 17,000 individuals. The Trust has worked collaboratively with both school districts, employers and bargaining associations to create benefit NEA options that meet the needs of those members.

Alaska Through the Trust we are able to provide:

• different medical designs • Two different dental • Vision and prescription benefits 4003 iowa Drive • Member (employee) assistance programs Anchorage, AK 99517 • Orthodontia coverage 907-274-7526 Each association/school district has the option of selecting any of the plan design offerings and the associated deductible/out-of-pocket combination. Often the choice is made according to the benefit level although many choose to select a plan based upon its premium. Individual school districts have different approaches in attracting and retaining quality employees to their area. The Trust affords them this opportunity in selecting the design that fits their needs.

For the 15 years the Trust has averaged a less than 10% increase annually in premiums. As a non-profit entity, all monies collected by the Trust must be only utilized for the health and welfare benefits of the members. In addition to our lower than average annual health plan cost increases, the Trusts admtnfstrative costs are only 3%, national benchmarks are 6% with several fully insured products averaging closer to 20%. To state it another way, 97 cents of every premium dollar collected goes towards paying for the health care received by the members of the Trust. I would challenge any carrier to match that !ow administrative fee.

Last year the Trust had a zero percent rate increase in its premium, This was a substantla[ savings for many of Alaska's school districts who were faced with the public news of high double digit increases expected due to ACA.

We work closely with the school districts in helping their employees understand their benefits and our office in Anchorage is a point of contact for members experiencing difficulties with claims and understanding their benefits. The level of customer service provided to both the members and their employers is important to the Trust. We are able to remove grievance issues from the employers as well as the administrative burden of keeping up with health care reform.

As one of the largest self-insured trusts in Alaska we are able to negotiate very favorable contracts with providers in Alaska as well as our contracts with specialists outside of Alaska.

In addition over the last year the Trust has:

• Did a compiete assessment our disease management program to measure its effectiveness • Identified a need for a new vendor to address behavioral health issues • the cost of air ambulance services • trave! benefit • Are piloting a bio-metric program to better manage the health • Are applying data analytics in order to understand what member health issues we should be focused on • Are responding to the changing needs of the members as healthcare evolves in Alaska • Seeking to preferred relationships with medical that measure cost and quality

A number of consultants have expressed concern that a State Government take-over of insurance administration service seems a little at odds w'rth policy prescr'rptions in favor of private sector free en·lernri,,e

The comments from the sponsor suggest that the State would negotiate with carriers. This implies that the State might enter· into a fully-insured contract on behalf of the school districts. This would do but add costs to the programs as new PPACA taxes ar·e going to much more aggressive for fully-insured plans than self-funded programs.

If the State intends to self-fund this plan then it would become the sponsor. The State sponsors a for its employees and retired members. There is nothing to suggest that the State has done a more effective job at maintaining costs and securing preferred contracts that would be better than what most school districts already enjoy.

The State, should it become a sponsor, would have to allow vendors to a restrictive and antktua·ted procurement process. Healthcare changing and buying care or more importantly buying services is not the same as buying pencils. The NEA Health Plan is nimble and can to the needs of the healthcare concerns of our members without tied to the bureaucratic processes that the State must comply with. The current TPA bid that the State is involved with has already gone on four months than anticiioate<:!.

We oppose SB 90 and HB 195, the mandate to purchase health insurance through the State of Alaska. The Trust provides school districts wtth cost effective plan desfgns, provides low administratlve services !eaving more premium for benefits, provides local knowledgeable customer service, provides contract negotiations and has demonstrated successfully since 1996 that we are able to work with our members to control costs and improve their health.

Nothing in the SB 90 or HB 196 demonstrates the ability for the State to have a positive impact on controlling health care spending, improve on measurable health of participants, or increase customer service quality.

Rhonda R. Kilter Chief Financial Officer

Cc: Senate Education Committee, State of Affairs, Senate Finance Committee April 5, 2013

The Honorable Lynn Gattis House of Representatives Alaska State Capitol Juneau, AK 99801,1182

Re: Opposition to HB196 to include in Bill Packet NEA The NEA,Aiaska Health Plan (Trust) was formed in 1996 as a self,insured health trust for the benefit of public education employees. We serve over 5,800 Alaska members and including their dependents provide direct services to over 17,000 indivfdua!s. The Trust has worked coHaborative!y with both school districts, Health Plan employers and bargaining associations to create benefit options that meet the needs of those members.

Through the Tmst we are able to provide , (!1!71214 1516 • different medical plan designs • Two different dental plan de:sig1ns • Vision and prescription benefits • Member (employee} assistance programs • Orthodontia coverage

Each district has the option of selecting any of the pian offerings and the associated deductible/out-of~pocket combination, Often tile choice is made according to the benefit level although many choose to select a plan based upon its premium. Individual school districts have different approaches in and retaining qualitY empioyees to their area. The Trust affords them this opportunity in the plan design that fits Trustees their needs. For the past 15 yezrs the Trust has averaged a !es.s than 10% increase annually In premiums. As a non-profit ai! monies collected the Trust must be only utilized for the he.:Jlth and welfare benefits of the members. ln addition to our lower than average annual health plan cost increases, the Trusts Srcrrllry administrative costs are on!y 3%, natlonai benchmarks are 6% wlth several fuf!y lauawn Dmre insured products closer to 20%" To state it another way, 97 cents of every premium dollar collected goes towards paying for the health care received Ka1!1y Bell the members of the Trust. I would challenge any carrier to match that low adminlstratfve fee.

Byers last year the Trust had a zero percent rate increase ifl tts premium" This was a substantia! savings for many of Alaska's school districts who were faced with the public news of high double dtgit increases due to ACA.

We work closely with the school districts in helping their employees understand their benefits and our office in Anchorage is a point of contact for members Michael Smll experiencing difficulties with claims and understanding their benefits. The level of customer service provided to both the members and their employers is important to the Trust. We are able to remove issues from the employers as well as the administrative burden of up with health care reform.

As one of the largest self-insured trusts in Alaska we are able to negotiate very favorable contracts with providers in .Alaska as well as our contracts with specialists outside of Alaska.

In addition over the last year the Trust has:

• Audited our pharmacy vendor to assure are in compliance performance standards e Did a complete assessment of our disease management program to measure its effectiveness e Identified a need for a new vendor to address behavioral heatth Issues • Are the cost of air ambulance servtces • Piloted a surgical travel benefit • Are piloting a bio-metric screening program to better manage the populations health • Are aggressively applying data analytics in order to understand what member health issues we should be focused on • Are • Seeking to pilot preferred relationships with medical providers that measure cost and

The Trust is always assessing its costs and service to its members and as a result modifies the on an annual basis. In this environment any health that is restrained so that it can only address its costs every three years at the bargaining table or through a procurement process cannot be efficient, effective and affordable.

A number of consultants have expressed concern that a State Government take-over of insurance industry, third party administration service seems a little at odds with poi icy prescriptions in favor of private sector free enterprise

The comments from the sponsor suggest that the State would negotiate with carriers. This implies that the State might enter into a fully-insured contract on behalf of the school districts. This would do nothing but add costs to the programs as new PPACA taxes are going to much more aggressive for fully-insured than self-funded programs.

if the State intends to self-fund this pian then it would become the sponsor. The State already sponsors a pian for its employees and retired members. There is nothing to suggest that the State has done a more effective at maintaining costs and securing preferred contracts that would be better than what most school districts already enjoy.

The State, should it become a sponsor, would have to allow vendors to compete a restrictive and antiqua:ted m<>

We oppose SB 90 and HB the mandate to purchase health insurance through the State of Alaska. The Trust provides school districts with cost effective plan designs, provides low administrative services leaving more premium for benefits, local knowledgeable customer provides aggressive contract negotiations and has demonstrated successfully since 1996 that we are able to work with our members to control costs and improve their health.

1\ln,rn;np in the SB 90 or HB 196 demonstrates the ability for the State to have a positive on controlling healthcare improve on measurable health of or increase customer service

Rhonda R. l

Cc: House Educat~on Committee, House Finance Commtttee1 and House Labor and Commerce Committee Blake Vanessa

From: Mackie_Jeannie Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 10:09 AM To: Graff_Ed Subject: FW: SB90/HB196

Ed, How do you suggest handling this? Mike, Chad, me ... ? Jeannie

Jeannie Mackie Anchorage School Board President

From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:17AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter, Marc Grober

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From: von-imhof_natasha Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:06AM To: Graff_ Ed; Mackie_Jeannie; Agosti-Gisler_Tam Subject: RE: SB90/HB196

I think Andie may have to weigh in on this one. Maybe even Mark/ Chad with a sentence or two regarding the financial impacts ofthe various choices.

Natasha Von Imhof

Natasha Von Imhof Anchorage School Board

From: Marc Grober [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:17AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

1 through her participation in hearings that she was totally at sea about the current insurance options, maybe we need to tell her to stand down and do some research?

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Graff_Ed To: Marc Grober Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:56 AM Subject: Read: SB90/HB196

Your message

To·. Graff_ Ed Subject: SB90/HB196 Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:16:25 AM (UTC-09:00) Alaska was read on Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:55:43 AM (UTC-09:00) Alaska.

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From: Smith_Don To: Marc Grober Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:55 AM Subject: Read: SB90/HB196

Your message

To: Smith_Don Subject: SB90/HB196 Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:16:25 AM (UTC-09:00) Alaska was read on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:55:25 AM (UTC-09:00) Alaska.

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From: Curtis_ Catherine To: Marc Grober Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:32 AM Subject: Read: SB90/HB196

Your message

To: Curtis_Catherine Subject: SB90/HB196 Sent: Wednesday, April10, 2013 7:16:25 AM (UTC-09:00) Alaska was read on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:31:38 AM (UTC-09:00) Alaska.

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Marc Grober Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:18 AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Marc Grober Sent: Wednesday, AprillO, 2013 7:16AM To: School Board Subject: SB90/HB196

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Marc Grober

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From: Browder_Jim Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:52 PM To: Graff_ Ed Subject: FW: HB190 and SB90- School District Health Insurance Pool

I really believe this is a good item to kick by the board asap and I believe it will help the disctrict financially, but talk to Chad and Mark, the fact that all the State agency folks are in support I think it will really be something that can help the District in the long haul. The District will need to say something I would call the big five Supts too and check their thinking but I believe they will support sorry for the ramble. We can talk if you want this is a big item. jim

From: Bruce Johnson [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 3:35PM To: Todd Poage; Joseph Beckford; Trmothy Stathis; Graff_Ed; Browder_Jim; Eugene Avey; Rob Picou; Jack Walsh; Scott Butterfield; Bob Crumley; Michael Johnson; Theresa Keel; Ronald Erickson; Duncan Ware; James Elliott; Bill Mcleod; Pete Lewis; Chris Reitan; Michael Byer; Angie Lunda; Lauren Burch; Scott Ballard; Glenn Gelbrich; Kevin Shipley; Larry Parker; Steve Atwater; Robert Boyle; Richard Carlson; Stewart McDonald; Brad Allen; Ty Mase; Gary Baldwin; Deena Paramo; Randy Hawk; Eric Gebhart; Vacant; Peggy Cowan; Norman Eck; Dan Blanton; Robert Thomason; Connie Newman; Steve Bradshaw; Jefferie Thielbar; Lauren Burch; David Piazza; David Herbert; Susan Sciabbarrasi; John Conwell; Jacob Jensen; Richard Rhodes; Rodny Schug; Lance Bowie; Kerry Boyd; Howard Diamond; Alex Russin; Annmarie O'Brien; Gene Stone; Marilyn Davidson; Elizabeth Parady; Mary Wegner; Karen Gaborik; Bill Hill Cc: Laurie Miller; Amy Lujan; aassp@ALASKAPRINCIPALORG; [email protected]; Bruce Johnson Subject: HB190 and SB90 - School District Health Insurance Pool

Good Afternoon,

AASA members have been requested to offer support for SB90 and HB196- School District Health Insurance Pool. These bills are identical with SB90 heard and passed out of Senate Affairs and on to Senate Finance last Saturday. HB190 was introduced in House Labor and Commerce on Saturday and was heard and held after a lengthy hearing yesterday. House Labor and Commerce is chaired by Rep. Kurt Olson, Kenai. Committee members include Reps. Reinbold, Chenault, Herron, Josephson, Millett and Saddler. Throughout the House hearing process, most committee members seemed intrigued by the "public school employee insurance pool" concept. Testimony provided by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner from the Department of Administration was highly favorable. Some less than positive testimony has been provided by various unions, including NEA. These unions offer insurance programs (trusts) to their members and are understandably reluctant to give these trusts up.

The Department of Administration envisions a public school employee insurance pool that would mandate that all districts participate in the insurance pool within a 2014-2016 time period to allow negotiated agreements to be revised. It has been stated that district would choose a plan ranging from premium- standard- economy, that meets the needs of the district and employee groups. Districts would retain local control regarding any premium costs sharing, e.g., a 80/20 split determined through negotiations. The policies available would offer a range of services similar to what districts currently offer including wellness, prevention, vision, hearing, etc. Given the large pool- 18,300 employees with 29,000 dependents, the Dept. of Administration anticipates cost-saving/containment both short- and long-term. Buckconsultants (Denver, CO) examined the Department of Administration conceptual approach for the pool and presented evidence based on a set of assumptions that project initial costs and future increases.

1 HB190, if passed, would become effective on July 1, 2014, providing more than a year for the Dept. of Administration to establish the pool and verify that having the State provide the public school insurance pool is in the best interest of the State and school districts.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

Now is the time to act if you believe it would beneficial for the 28'h Legislature to create an insurance pool for Alaska public schools. Governor Parnell has indicated support for the concept and directed the Department of Administration to work cooperatively with the legislature to explore this possibility. You can lend your support by providing a concise but informative letter to the sponsors:

HB190- Representative Lynn Gattis: [email protected] (House Education Chair) with a cc to: [email protected] (House Labor and Commerce Chair) SB90- Senator Mike Duleavy: [email protected]

The letter could identify your:

If at all possible, prepare your letter and email them to the legislators identified above no later than noon on Wednesday, AprillO. Thank you.

Bruce

Executive Director Alaska Council of School Administrators 326 Fourth Suite 404 Juneau, AK 99801 Office: 907-586-9702 Ceil: 907-321-4153 Email: bjcthr,son@lalasi<<>acsa Website:

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From: JOHN PILE Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:28 PM To: AUDRA FINKENBINDER; Erica Kludt-Painter; Jennifer Litera; Schmitz_Jennifer; Kito_John; John Pile; John Pothast; Wilson_Marcus Subject: Fwd: HB190 and 5890- School District Health Insurance Pool

Just FYI, -----Original Message--- From: "Bruce Johnson"

To: "Todd Poage" , "Joseph Beckford" , "Timothy Stathis" , "Edward Graff' , "James Browder" , "Eugene Avey" , "Rob Picou" , "Jack Walsh" , "Scott Butterfield" , "Bob Crumley" , "Michael Johnson" , "Theresa Keel" , "Ronald Erickson" , "Duncan Ware" , "James Elliott" , "Bill Mcleod" , "Pete Lewis" , "Chris Reitan" , "Michael Byer" , "Angie Lunda" , "Lauren Burch" , "Scott Ballard" , "Glenn Gelbrich" , "Kevin Shipley" , "Larry Parker" , "Steve Atwater" , "Robert Boyle" , "Richard Carlson" , "Stewart McDonald" , "Brad Allen" , "Ty Mase" , "Gary Baldwin" , "Deena Paramo" , "Randy Hawk" , "Eric Gebhart" , "Vacant" , "Peggy Cowan" , "Norman Eck" , "Dan Blanton" , "Robert Thomason" , "Connie Newman" , "Steve Bradshaw" , "Jefferie Thielbar" , "Lauren Burch" , "David Piazza" , "David Herbert" , "Susan Sciabbarrasi" , "John Conwell" , "Jacob Jensen" , "Richard Rhodes" , "Rodny Schug" , "Lance Bowie" , "Kerry Boyd" , "Howard Diamond" , "Alex Russin" , "Annmarie O'Brien" , "Gene Stone" , "Marilyn Davidson" , "Elizabeth Parady" , "Mary Wegner" , "Karen Gaborik" , "Bill Hill" Cc: "Laurie Miller" , "Amy Lujan" , "[email protected]" , "[email protected]" , "Bruce Johnson" Sent: Tue, 09 Apr2013 23:35:10 +0000 Subject: HB 190 and SB90 - School District Health Insurance Pool

Good Afternoon,

AASA members have been requested to offer support for SB90 and - School District Health Insurance Pool. These bills are identical with SB90 heard and passed out of Senate Affairs and on to Senate Finance last Saturday. HB 190 was introduced in House Labor and Commerce on Saturday and was heard and held after a lengthy hearing yesterday. House Labor and Commerce is chaired by Rep. Kurt Olson, Kenai. Committee members include Reps. Reinbold, Chenault, HelTon, Josephson, Millett and Saddler. Throughout the House hearing process, most committee members seemed intrigued by the "public school employee insurance pool" concept. Testimony provided by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner from the Department of Administration was highly favorable. Some Jess than positive testimony has been provided by various unions, including NEA. These unions offer insurance programs (trusts) to their members and are understandably reluctant to give these trusts up.

1 AASA members present during the 2013 AASA Legislative Fly-In indicated overwhelming support for the concept of "pooling" as a potential means to contain health insurance costs and have the State administer the program.

The Department of Administration envisions a public school employee insurance pool that would mandate that all districts participate in the insurance pool within a 2014-2016 time period to allow negotiated agreements to be revised It has been stated that distlict would choose a plan ranging from premium- standard- economy, that meets the needs of the district and employee groups. Distlicts would retain local contl·ol regarding any premium costs sharing, e.g., a 80/20 split determined through negotiations. The policies availahe would offer a range of services similar to what districts cunently offer including wellness, prevention, vision, heating, etc. Given the large pool- 18,300 employees with 29,000 dependents, the Dept. of Administration anticipates cost-saving/containment both shmi- and long-term Buckconsnltants (Denver, CO) examined the Department of Administration conceptual approach for the pool and presented evidence based on a set of assumptions that project initial costs and future increases

HB 190, if passed, would become effective on July I, 2014, providing more than a year for the Dept. of Administration to establish the pool and vetify that having the State provide the public school insurance pool is in the best interest of the State and school districts.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

Now is the time to act if you believe it would beneficial for the 28th Legislature to create m1 insurance pool for Alaska public schools. Govemor Pamell has indicated support for the concept and directed the Department of Administration to work cooperatively with the legislature to explore this possibility. You can lend your support by providing a concise but informative letter to the sponsors:

HB190- Representative Lynn Gattis: RepLvnn.Gattis(i:llakJeg.gov (House Education Chair) with a cc to: [email protected] (House Labor m1d Commerce Chair)

SB90- Senator Mike Duleavy: Sen.Mike.Dunleavvialakleg.gov

The letter could identify your:

e interest in creating an insurance pool for public school employees in an effort to contain or reduce high and ever-increasing health insurance costs e district's current cost for health insurance, including employee share if any

2 • district's current experience- average percentage increases over the past three to five years and projected increase for FY14

• cost of health insurance in relation to your total budget

111 desire to create efficiencies wherever possible in order to maintain programs and redirect available funds to the classroom and instruction

• commitment to provide quality health insurance for all eligible employees in the most efficient, yet effective manner possible

If at all possible, prepare your letter and email them to the legislators identified above no later than noon on Wednesday, Ap1illO. Thank you.

Bruce

School Administrators

326 Fomth

Juneau.

907-586-9702

907-321-4153

[email protected]

Website: www.alaskaacsa.org

"Champions for

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From: Carlock_Troy Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:17 PM To: Troy Carlock Subject: Fwd: Written testimony to House L&C Committee Regarding HB196

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From: Marc Grober Date: April 8, 2013 1:15:36 PM AKDT To: Carlock Troy Subject: Written testimony to Honse L&C Committee Regarding HB196

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You had best round up your GOP buddies and make noise or you are going to find that your low cost wonderful health plan just got flushed down the toilet. Holleman is giving me hooey about how Uniserv staff are swamped. hold his damned hand in the damn fire as the loss of the Trust means not only the loss of the health plan, but the loss of all the bargaining power that goes with it. NEA has its head up its ass and its action to date was a pathetic one page letter from Furher and a pathetic request from Willie Anderson for more time because the Trust can't find its ass.

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1 Dear Members of the House Labor and Commerce Committee,

As someone who has been a registered Republican longer than some members of the Legislature have been alive, and an Alaskan since 1975, I am very concerned by the efforts to push HB196/SB90 (the "Bill") through the Legislature in the time remaining in this session. There is certain] y no rush to address this matter, and as has become clear, the State has simply failed to do its homework. But I will get to that in a moment; first let me discuss the political implications ofthe Bill, as this is a political forum.

The Bill stands in direct contravention to core GOP values, and offers nothing to override those values. As already noted, by AASB, this legislation results seizure oflocal control from school boards, and it does so apparently without the endorsement of specific school boards. Proponents claim the current stampede is based on uncontrollable health insurance costs, but as I note below, the claims as to the precipitous rise in rates and complexity are in no small part a bit of fabrication, both as to availability of remedies, and as to their own responsibility in creating increasing complexity.

The Bill also attempts to deprive Alaskans of the opportunity to privately address their own insurance needs. While many of you have applauded the Governor's rejection of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the proposal before you does more or less the same thing as the PP A CA. The Administration has admitted that it simply did not bother to fully explore the market responses to the insurance erisis, and so have ignored the viability and cost-effectiveness of Health Trusts. The current Bill would kill the single most effective health insurance program in the entire State, depriving the subscribers to that program their individual rights without any savings at all to the State. Are we now to the point that a Republican controlled legislature has become so ideologically entrenched that it is killing individual rights and running up costs because a program based on personal responsibility is successful?

As suggested above, if Republicans are going to argue that markets have solutions, then it is certainly a mystery as to why the Administration (and the Bill sponsors and supporters) have intentionally avoided any and all contact with market solution that, as one superintendent noted, saved his District 40% over other insurance options. I was shocked to hear the Administration argue, in response to Senator Wielechowski's questioning, that such solutions were not the Administration's concern. Really? Can you sit here and even consider this Bill when the Administration has admitted that it had intentionally NOT done its homework as far as presenting to you a complete picture of how markets have responded to the alleged insurance crisis? How Republican is it to terminate a successful private insurance program that was market generated to meet the rising costs of insurance without examining it? As 2 I note in the attachment, educational institutions across the country are looking to health trusts as a truly effective means to address rising costs, and with one of the most successful already serving thousands of educators in Alaska already, it is janingly unacceptable that no one has spoken to that health ttust.

If Alaska Republicans are, as the Administration suggests, alarmed by the health needs of Alaskans and desirous of an insurance pool to save Alaskans insurance premiums while ensuring Alaskan health (that sure sounds like the PPACA) then it would seem that the Administration would have examined solutions available and would have promoted a statewide Health Trust, a Plan for All Alaskans. I understand why this Legislature and the Administration has not gone in that direction, though such a Plan would clearly, under the analysis pressed by the Administration, save All Alaskans money, including State Employees, who would be covered under such a Plan, at a fraction of the cost now estimated. What I don't understand is why, having eschewed such a policy direction where it might make sense, Alaska Republicans are pursuing a policy that kills an effective private sector response and deprives local govermnent of authority, all without demonstrably reducing premiums.

So what about the nuts and bolts of the Bill. As noted the Bill would increase State administrative costs by hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, at a rate higher than the market. Yes, while Republicans have argued that the private sector is always more efficient, you have now before you a Plan in which this is amply demonstrated, as Health Trusts in-state actually manage as many persons under policy as the State with fewer personnel and at lower cost. Go figure! You'd think that would be a winner for a GOP controlled Legislature, and yet you are turning your back on that option without even having been presented that information.

The Bill would also be funded in the short term through State funds. Yes, once again you are going to be asked to fund a social pro_[,>ram through State funds where a private program already exists and is fully funded. Yon are being asked to spend State money where there is really no need to spend public money because the claims base is already funded with private money. Some of you may be surprised and I have to ask you, is surprise the emotion that one should see from legislators acting on legislation that will materially and deleteriously impact the health of tens of thousands of Alaskans? I think not.

Let's talk about the vaunted purpose of the Bill (at least its stated purpose): saving money by forcing school districts to pay funds to the Department of Administration so that the Department can purportedly purchase health insurance at a lower rate. Unfortunately, the first thing that must come to mind for anyone concerning about personal privacy is the fact that the State has not been responsible about beneficiary data. As you all know, the State had to assume a huge cost because data it was responsible for was LOST. Yet instead of privatizing management of such programs, this Legislature is being asked to trust the Administration with the health of tens of thousands who frankly do 3 not want and do not need such "help."

But the underlying claim is that by doubling the premium base, the Administration can cut premium costs. But the Administration has offered no factual basis for the claims (no binding quotes are available) and its historical provider as a rate history that is not even comparable to the entity now ensuring so many of the educators in the state. In other words, the Administration really can't guarantee any savings, while the testimony already provided to this Legislature by the Superintendent of Petersberg Schools makes it very clear that he save his District 40% on costs through a health trust last year (and though he was not questioned on the point, would save his Disttict over any for-profit insurer for the coming year, even with an economy of scal.e proposed by the Administration. Why? This is simple Math, folks. For profit insurers make a profit. If they raise rates more than they need, they keep the increment as a windfalL The PP ACA, was the first large scale effort to put an end to that practice, but a for-profit insurer is still going to make a profit. On the other hand, a non-profit insurer does not make a profit. As a result, no matter how tight the for-profit insurer cuts his profit margin, he still has to compete in the market for investment based on return, and the non-profit insurer does NOT have that obligation. In sum, there is no way that the State's scheme could effectively reduce health care costs before that offered by Heath trusts. Period. And it would appear that the Administration knows that, or why else would they have refused to present such an option to you?

What then is this Bill really about? I suppose that is what Alaskan's are waiting to hear, because it is apparent on the face of the presentations to date that it is not about saving anyone money; you don't have to be one of the tens of thousands of Alaskans who are going to be forced out of their existing inexpensive, self-managed health care programs to realize that this Bill has a hidden agenda. I respectfully request that the Legislature slow this process down so that the true basis for the proposal, as well as the grounds for rushing the Bill through the Legislature, can be exposed for the Alaskan public. I respectful! y request that the Legislature do its homework and ask itself if government agencies across the country are moving to Health Trusts to contain insurance costs, why is the Administration arguing, without having done its homework, that Alaska move to pay more for premiums than necessary. I respectfully request that the Legislature inquire as to why virtually everyone testifying in suppoti of this Bill has carefully avoid any mention of the organization that is presently providing for the health insurance care of tens of thousands of Alaskan educators with less overhead than the State requests at less cost than the State expects even with saving if the State can find same, and with the support of the insured. I respectfully request that the Legislature STOP, take a deep breath, and then explore, deliberately and rationally, the nature of health trusts, the health trusts in Alaska, and the benefits potentially accruing to Alaskans through such trusts, BEFORE pursuing legislation that is going to terminate local control, bypass 4 market solutions, deny individual rights, and actually increase premium and overall management costs.

Thank you for your consideration.

Marc

Marc Grober, Esq. 5610 Radcliff Dr. Anchorage Alaska 99504 email: marc(a)interak.com cell: (907)2272417

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5 Blake Vanessa

From: Omstead, Debbie [AK] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 6:02 PM To: Sealy_Dave Subject: Fwd: talking points SB90 Attachments: Talking Point on SB 90 and HB l96.docx; A TTOOOOl.htm

For you to share.

Debbie

Begin forwarded message:

From: Rob Pfisterer Date: April 8, 2013, 1:37:42 PM AKDT To: Staff Subject: talking points SB90

Willie, Keri and I have been working on talking points for SB90/HB196. The attachment is for you to use should your leaders/members need something to reference in the coming fight.

Rob

1 Talking Point on SB 90 and HB 196

SB-90 and HB-196 essentially states that school districts will be part of the state health insurance program. We are in opposition to these bills.

The following are some reasons for that opposition to SB90/HB196:

• The bills were introduced in the final weeks of the session and have little input from the public. • The legislature mandated insurance would create a state monopoly at the expense of competitive free enterprise market forces for insurance. • Health care is delivered differently in many of our rural areas than in the urban areas. It is not feasible to offer one plan to address the needs of our 50+ school districts. • This legislation mandates state control over a local school board's decision making. • School districts would have no input into the type of insurance their employees would have. • There is no guarantee that the new state mandated insurance is as good as the current insurance employees now have. 1. Legislators are told the state is providing benefits at $1,330/month and districts are paying more than that. Across the state school employees will see a dramatic decrease in benefits for the state plan such as: a) higher deductibles, b) higher out of pocket expenses, c) 70%/30% co insurance cost, d) lower dental benefits, e) no vision benefits. 2. The only way for schools to provide current comparable health benefits is by the employee picking up much higher out of pocket and premium share costs just to meet the insurance their families now have. 3. This bill will force a benefit reduction thereby decreasing the ability of districts to attract and retain quality employees. Blake Vanessa

From: Baffone, Val [AK] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 4:48 PM To: [email protected]; Higgins_Pat Subject: Correction:FW: 5890 and HB186 opposition

Pat: Correction. The House bill is 196 NOT 186. for· the confusion.

U ni5erv Director NEA-Aiaska ~nc>rra:TI Road h.l( 99517 907·274-0536- Office 800-996·3225- Office 907-274-0551 Fax 907-242·7367- Cell [email protected]

From: Baffone, Val [AK] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 4:21 PM To: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]' Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; Alcantra, John [AK] Subject: 5890 and HB186 opposition

Pat:

It was so nice to talk with you today. Here is a suggested letter to express opposition to SB 90 and the same would apply to the companion HB186. Any support of opposition that you can send and generate from others would be very helpful and appreciated. Thanks!

We wish to expres_,:; our oppositiOn to SB 90. At u time when school districts asked to more with our school rteed more tools meet that not less.

school boards. By mcmc!at1ng that ali ler;ist'at

also concerned about the rntnnYwtwn that demonstrates there vvou!d be costs Just ooo11na individuals does lower health care costs, Plan '""'"urr group adrninistratfon costs are a!! in determinirw calis the school district This is an unknown

1 rmMries new;n. dental and vision msnn1m:e At emp/clye,os are un'wrmv cause st~!Ofi'!C!mr discontent within our wrJ(kl'or,::e

a school we are mffiion in the next school . Additional actions that could create disruption in our schools and COI11nwrritv unwelcome,

VVe oppose 90 and attach this letter to the

VaiBaffone UniServ Director NEA-Aiaska 4100 Spenard Road Anchorage, AK 99517 907-274-0536- Office 800-996-3225- Office 907-274-0551- Fax 907-242-7367- Cell val.baffone @neaalaska.org

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Alcantra, John [AK] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 4:35 PM To: [email protected]; Baffone, Val [AK]; Higgins_Pat Cc: Garcia, Lydia [AK]; [email protected] Subject: Re: S890 and H8186 opposition

Val,

Good letter. The companion House Bill is 196, not 186. Thanks!

John Alcantra

Sent from my HTC

----- Reply message ----- From: "Baffone, Val [AK]" Date: Tue, Apr 9, 2013 4:20pm Subject: SB90 and HB 186 opposition To: "[email protected]" , "[email protected]" Cc: "[email protected]" , "Garcia, Lydia [AK]" , "Alcantra, John [AK]"

Pat:

asked to do more with our

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We rnovfng, WlfOOLJC anyr inf:••rn

1 NEAAjaska Plan insurance for~ A,'JCiwr~aae Schoo! District teachers. we have no reason to believe our are unilu'OL>V with their Hmvever, cause discontent within

a school district miliion the next year. Additional act~iorls that could create disruot1Dn in our schools and co.mrnunily

~Ve ask oppose attach this to the bill.

VaiBaffone UniServ Director NEA-Aiaska 4100 Spenard Road Anchorage,AK 99517 907-274-0536- Office 800-996-3225 - Office 907-274-0551- Fax 907-242-7367- Cell [email protected]

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Baffone, Val [AK] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 4:21 PM To: [email protected]; Higgins_Pat Cc: [email protected]; Garcia, Lydia [AK]; Alcantra, John [AK] Subject: SB90 and HB186 opposition

Pat:

We wish to express our nnnncit.'nn 5£3 90. At 0 school districts are asked to do with our school boards need more less.

SB 90 rernm;es local cm·nr.ot mrmrtarma that afi schoof districts must aartil:ia.ote set the our schoof board negotiates what district will pay towards health care. Based on hnmrun.lnn unit determines the err:pr•oyr'es must make up

Weare concerned about the demonstrates that there would be a costs sa;tinqs. exr?erwnce. administration district to be is an unknown and unstudied iial)ili:'y that cannot su,oo.orr

NEA-Aiaska Health Pian nrr;vtrlr>s nrt1nr'nrtPSchool District teachers~ we have no reason believe our eo:p/;oyrces are um1acwv nr;,n,or>r Hcrwr?I!E'r such 0 dramatic rh<1nrta could

As a school district we million in cuts the legislature that could wsrur1wm in our schools and cm·nrrwrtrr

Vlle ask you appose 58 and attach this letter bi!f.

Val Baffone UniServ Director NEA-Aiaska 4100 Spenard Road Anchorage,AK 99517 907-274-0536- Office 800-996-3225- Office 907-274-0551- Fax 907-242-7367- Cell

1 val.baffone@neaalaska .org

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Stiteler_Chad Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 4:03 PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: Fwd: Leg update

FYI

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Bruce Johnson Date: April 9, 2013, 3:49:54 PM AKDT To: Stiteler_Chad Cc: Bruce Johnson Subject: RE: leg update

Chad,

I called left II/I ike Abbott a message. I will be

I would be piease'Cl share with II/I ike and you know about 5890 and HB196. ore•mium costs appear below Anchorage's current costs, but obviously those costs are only What is clear at costs in a representing members with oerrdentsare save districts money.

Give me a ca!! and ! can share more As you Dr. Browder with the other large four districts advor:atin£< for this in the Governor1 s office. The Governor liked the and called his Dept. of Administration Commissioner to his office to meet with the So whiie we not have endorsement from either the Governor or there is for e

On the Senate State Affairs Chair indicated that the 1, 2014 effective date was in that it time to set the in motion and the State determined it wasn't viable or in the best interest of the state or the could the law.

call and we talk_ I hope ali is well. Bj

Executive Director Alaska Council of Schoo! Administrators 326 Fourth Suite 404 Juneau, AK 99801 Office: 907-586-9702 Cell: 907-321-4153 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alaskaacsa.org

1 From: Stiteler_Chad [mailto:Stiteier [email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 2:35 PM To: Bruce Johnson Cc: Abbott_Mike Subject: Leg update

Hey Bruce,

I hope all is going well for you down in Juneau at the moment. It appears there a couple of items picking up here in the last week huh?

Our chief operating officer and governmental relationship officer, Mike Abbott, is heading down tonight and I was hoping you might be to meet with him tomorrow to offer any insights on some of the legislation that's currently moving? I'm sure he'd be happy to buy you a cup of coffee or breakfast.

While we're watching all the related bills, our primary concern at this point is the health insurance legislation combining districts with the state plan. As you may know, we currently operate a self-insured plan here in the district that is relatively low cost when compared to others around the state and are concerned that pooled costs in a statewide plan may actually increase our rates.

His phone number is 907-317-7001 and email is abbott [email protected].

Thanks Bruce!

Chad Stiteler Chief Financial Officer Anchorage School District P: 907-742-4369

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Bruce Johnson Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 3:50 PM To: Stiteler_Chad Cc: Bruce Johnson Subject: RE: Leg update

I calied and left: Mike Abbott a message. 1'5DN business at their annual meetirtg

would be niPi!,Prl you what I know about 5890 and HB196. Prc•)ected appear below but obviously those costs are dear at recrre:serrtir1g Huc:u members with 29,000 save districts money.

Give me a can and i can share more info" As you probably know,, Dr. Browder joined with districts ad··IOC:at'rng for this in the Govemor' s office. The Governor liked the rM>rP:>t h!s of Administration Commissioner to his office to meet with the endorsement there is support for eYrllm·inr the issue.

On the Senate side, State Affairs Chair indicated that the 1, 2014 effective date was allowed time to set the in motion and if the State determined lt wasn't viable or tn the best interest of the state or the the law.

cali and we can talk. a!l welL Bj

Executive Director /.\Iaska Council of School Administrators 326 Fourth Suite 404 Juneau, AK 99801 Office: 907-586-9702 Cell: 907-321-4153 Emaii: [email protected] Website: www.alaskaacsa.org

"01arr1picms for Children"

From: Stiteler_Chad [mailto:Stiteler_ [email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 2:35 PM To: Bruce Johnson Cc: Abbott_Mike Subject: Leg update

Hey Bruce,

1 I hope all is going well for you down in Juneau at the moment. It appears there a couple of items picking up here in the last week huh?

His phone number is 907-317-7001 and email is abbott [email protected].

Thanks Bruce!

Chad Stiteler Chief Financial Officer Anchorage School District P: 907-742-4369

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Browder_Jim Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 3:42 PM To: Graff_Ed Subject: FW: HB190 and 5890- School District Health Insurance Pool

From: Bruce Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 3:35 PM To: Todd Poage; Joseph Beckford; Timothy Stathis; Graff_Ed; Browder_Jim; Eugene Avey; Rob Picou; Jack Walsh; Scott Butterfield; Bob Crumley; Michael Johnson; Theresa Keel; Ronald Erickson; Duncan Ware; James Elliott; Bill McLeod; Pete Lewis; Chris Reitan; Michael Byer; Angie Lunda; Lauren Burch; Scott Ballard; Glenn Gelbrich; Kevin Shipley; Larry Parker; Steve Atwater; Robert Boyle; Richard Carlson; Stewart McDonald; Brad Allen; Ty Mase; Gary Baldwin; Deena Paramo; Randy Hawk; Eric Gebhart; Vacant; Peggy Cowan; Norman Eck; Dan Blanton; Robert Thomason; Connie Newman; Steve Bradshaw; Jefferie Thielbar; Lauren Burch; David Piazza; David Herbert; Susan Sciabbarrasi; John Conwell; Jacob Jensen; Richard Rhodes; Rodny Schug; Lance Bowie; Kerry Boyd; Howard Diamond; Alex Russin; Annmarie O'Brien; Gene Stone; Marilyn Davidson; Elizabeth Parady; Mary Wegner; Karen Gaborik; Bill Hill Cc: Laurie Miller; Amy Lujan; [email protected]; [email protected]; Bruce Johnson Subject: HB190 and SB90- School District Health Insurance Pool

Good Afternoon,

AASA members have been requested to offer support for 5890 and HB196- School District Health Insurance Pool. These bills are identical with S890 heard and passed out of Senate Affairs and on to Senate Finance last Saturday. H8190 was introduced in House Labor and Commerce on Saturday and was heard and held after a lengthy hearing yesterday. House Labor and Commerce is chaired by Rep. Kurt Olson, Kenai. Committee members include Reps. Reinbold, Chenault, Herron, Josephson, Millett and Saddler. Throughout the House hearing process, most committee members seemed intrigued by the "public school employee insurance pool" concept. Testimony provided by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner from the Department of Administration was highly favorable. Some less than positive testimony has been provided by various unions, including NEA. These unions offer insurance programs (trusts) to their members and are understandably reluctant to give these trusts up.

The Department of Administration envisions a public school employee insurance pool that would mandate that all districts participate in the insurance pool within a 2014-2016 time period to allow negotiated agreements to be revised. It has been stated that district would choose a plan ranging from premium- standard- economy, that meets the needs of the district and employee groups. Districts would retain local control regarding any premium costs sharing, e.g., a 80/20 split determined through negotiations. The policies available would offer a range of services similar to what districts currently offer including wellness, prevention, vision, hearing, etc. Given the large pool- 18,300 employees with 29,000 dependents, the Dept. of Administration anticipates cost-saving/containment both short- and long-term. 8uckconsultants (Denver, CO) examined the Department of Administration conceptual approach for the pool and presented evidence based on a set of assumptions that project initial costs and future increases.

1 YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

Now is the time to act if you believe it would beneficial for the 28'h Legislature to create an insurance pool for Alaska public schools. Governor Parnell has indicated support for the concept and directed the Department of Administration to work cooperatively with the legislature to explore this possibility. You can lend your support by providing a concise but informative letter to the sponsors:

HB190- Representative Lynn Gattis: [email protected] (House Education Chair) with a cc to: [email protected] (House Labor and Commerce Chair) SB90- Senator Mike Duleavy: Sen.Mike.Dunleavy(iilaldeg.gov

The letter could identify your:

If at all possible, prepare your letter and email them to the legislators identified above no later than noon on Wednesday, AprillO. Thank you.

Bruce

Executive Director Alaska Council of School Administrators 325 Fourth Street, Suite 404 Juneau, AI< 99801 Office: 907-586-9702 Cell: 907-321-4153 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alaskaacsa.org

11 Champions for Children~<

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Bruce Johnson Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 3:35 PM To: Todd Poage; Joseph Beckford; Timothy Stathis; Graff_Ed; Browder_Jim; Eugene Avey; Rob Picou; Jack Walsh; Scott Butterfield; Bob Crumley; Michael Johnson; Theresa Keel; Ronald Erickson; Duncan Ware; James Elliott; Bill McLeod; Pete Lewis; Chris Reitan; Michael Byer; Angie Lunda; Lauren Burch; Scott Ballard; Glenn Gelbrich; Kevin Shipley; Larry Parker; Steve Atwater; Robert Boyle; Richard Carlson; Stewart McDonald; Brad Allen; Ty Mase; Gary Baldwin; Deena Paramo; Randy Hawk; Eric Gebhart; Vacant; Peggy Cowan; Norman Eck; Dan Blanton; Robert Thomason; Connie Newman; Steve Bradshaw; Jefferie Thielbar; Lauren Burch; David Piazza; David Herbert; Susan Sciabbarrasi; John Conwell; Jacob Jensen; Richard Rhodes; Rodny Schug; Lance Bowie; Kerry Boyd; Howard Diamond; Alex Russin; Annmarie O'Brien; Gene Stone; Marilyn Davidson; Elizabeth Parady; Mary Wegner; Karen Gaborik; Bill Hill Cc: Laurie Miller; Amy Lujan; [email protected]; [email protected]; Bruce Johnson Subject: HB190 and SB90 - School District Health Insurance Pool

Good Afternoon,

The Department of Administration envisions a public school employee insurance pool that would mandate that all districts participate in the insurance pool within a 2014-2016 time period to allow negotiated agreements to be revised. It has been stated that district would choose a plan ranging from premium- standard- economy, that meets the needs of the district and employee groups. Districts would retain local control regarding any premium costs sharing, e.g., a 80/20 split determined through negotiations. The policies available would offer a range of services similar to what districts currently offer including well ness, prevention, vision, hearing, etc. Given the large pool- 18,300 employees with 29,000 dependents, the Dept. of Administration anticipates cost-saving/containment both short- and long-term. Buckconsultants (Denver, CO) examined the Department of Administration conceptual approach for the pool and presented evidence based on a set of assumptions that project initial costs and future increases.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

1 Now is the time to act if you believe it would beneficial for the 28'h Legislature to create an insurance pool for Alaska public schools. Governor Parnell has indicated support for the concept and directed the Department of Administration to work cooperatively with the legislature to explore this possibility. You can lend your support by providing a concise but informative letter to the sponsors:

HB190- Representative Lynn Gattis: [email protected] (House Education Chair) with a cc to: [email protected] (House Labor and Commerce Chair) SB90- Senator Mike Duleavy: [email protected]

The letter could identify your:

If at all possible, prepare your letter and email them to the legislators identified above no later than noon on Wednesday, AprillD. Thank you.

Bruce

Executive Director Alaska Council of School Administrators 32.6 Fourth Suite 404 AK 99801 Office: 907-586-9702 Cell: 907-321-4153 Email: Website: www.aiaskaacsa.org

"Champions for Children"

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 12:15 PM To: wardwell_alissa Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Thanks it is a:n:aavdone,

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 10:56 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 9:13AM To: wardwell_alissa Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Send me yoUI- e-maH and ! will do it for you" Doug

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:43AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Who should I email if I am not receiving this information at my private account?

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:29 AM To: Adklns_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Brlant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Krlsten; Christianson_April; Danlels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_ Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Erlc; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chrls; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debble; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darln; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy _Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

NEA has sent new messages to all teachers about health program changes SB90. The e-mail which was sent to your private account has a message already written. You can send It as is, or you can add to it. It could mean us giving up our EBMS health plan. Please send a message now. Doug

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Nibbelink, Mary [AK] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 12:09 PM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

p.s. thanks!

N EA-Aiaska Associate Staff 4100 Spenard Road Anchorage, AK 99517 907-274-0536 fax: 258-0751

From: Oliverson_Doug [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 12:09 PM To: Nibbelink, Mary [AK] Subject: FW: Check your e-mails

could you add this nn~·8tP e-mail for our teacher Alissa Wardwell Thanks

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 10:56 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 9:13AM To: wardwell_alissa Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Send your e-mail and i do ·1t for you.

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:43AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e·mails

1 Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier _Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

NEA has sent new messages to all teachers about health program changes SB90. The e-mail which was sentto your private account has a message already written. You can send it as is, or you can add to it. It could mean us giving up ourEBMS health plan. Please send a message now. Doug

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Nibbelink, Mary [AK] < [email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 12:09 PM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

sure

NEA-Aiaska Associate Staff 4100 Spenard Road Anchorage, AK 99517 907-274-0536 fox: 258-0751

From: Oliverson_Doug [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 12:09 PM To: Nibbelink, Mary [AK) Subject: FW: Check your e-mails

you add our teacher Alissa Thanks Doug

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 10:56 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 9:13 AM To: wardwell_alissa Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Send me your e-mail and I will do it you.

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:43AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Who

1 Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_ Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_ Stephanie; Gresham_ Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilso.n_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

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From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 12:09 PM To: 'Nibbelink, Mary [AK]' Subject: FW: Check your e-mails

you add teacher Alissa Wardwe!l 1hanks

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 10:56 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 9:13 AM To: wardwell_alissa Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Send your e-mail and I do it for you. Doug

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:43AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:29 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_ Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

NEA has sent new messages to all teachers about health program changes $890. The e-mail which was sent to your private account has a message already written. You can send it as is, or you can add to it. It could mean us giving up our EBMS health plan. Please send a message now. Doug

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From: Rhonda Kitter Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 11:46 AM To: Bell_ Kathy Subject: Opposition letters Attachments: Opposition to SB90.pdf; Opposition to HB 196.pdf

The HB 196 is sitting in House labor and Finance and will move to Rules shortly

The SB 90 is sitting in Senate Finance and will move to Rules.

The goal is pass these two bills this session which ends on Sunday.

This is a diminishment in benefits to all AEA members.

Rhonda R. Kitter Chief Financial Officer NEA-Aiaska Health Plan 1-907-274-7526 1-907-222-2556 (Fax)

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From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 10:56 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 9:13AM To: wardwell_alissa Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Send me your e-mail and I will do it for you, Doug

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:43AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:29 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Chr'lstianson_April; Daniels_D'1ana; Eckels_ Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier _Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

NEA has sent new messages to all teachers about health program changes 5890, The e-mail which was sent to your private account has a message already written, You can send it as is, or you can add to it It could mean us giving up our EBMS health plan, Please send a message now, Doug

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From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 9:13 AM To: wardwell_alissa Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Send your and I will do it for you,

From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:43 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

NEA has sent new messages to all teachers about health program changes 5890. The e-mail which was sent to your private account has a message already written. You can send it as is, or you can add to it. It could mean us giving up our EBMS health plan. Please send a message now. Doug

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From: wardwell_alissa Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:43 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

\Nho should I email if i am

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:29 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_ Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

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From: AMY LUJAN Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 6:45 AM Subject: SB57 Hearing Today

ALASBO members,

SB57 has passed the Senate, been heard in House Education and will be heard today in House Finance. It is the fourth bill scheduled for the meeting beginning at 9 AM this morning.

This bill appears to have momentum to actually make it all the way through the legislature! This will likely be the last opportunity to testify.

To refresh your memory, SB57 will adjust pupil transportation reimbursements based on the Anchorage CPI, rather than the current 1.5%. This matches the rate specified in most pupil trans contracts. The bill will also change the notification date to tenured staff of non-retention and layoff from March 16 to May 15, and it will require districts to send additional information about literacy created by EED to parents of K-3 students.

Other bills that appear to have momentum include SB90/HB196, which would require districts to join a state-administered group plan for health insurance. These bills have been strongly supported by the superintendents. They are awaiting hearing in Senate Finance and House Labor & Commerce. Also, HB152, which would eliminate PERS termination studies was recently heard and held in House Labor & Commerce.

Finally, SB82/HB179 which would provide additional funding for internet services may move through. These bills are both awaiting hearing in the finance committees of each house.

We have just one week to go in the regular session! Things are moving fast...just about anything could still happen ...

Amy Lujan Executive Director Alaska Association of School Business Officials (ALASBO) 3145 Pioneer Avenue Juneau, AK 99801 907-500-9086 907-723-7415 (cell) www.a!asbo.org

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From: AMY LUJAN Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 6:45 AM Subject: Hearing today on SB57

ALASBO members,

SB57 has passed the Senate, been heard in House Education and will be heard today in House Finance. It is the fourth bill scheduled for the meeting beginning at 9 AM this morning.

This bill appears to have momentum to actually make it all the way through the legislature! This will likely be the last opportunity to testify.

Other bills that appear to have momentum include SB90/HB196, which would require districts to join a state-administered group plan for health insurance. These bills have been strongly supported by the superintendents. They are awaiting hearing in Senate Finance and House Labor & Commerce. Also, HB152, which would eliminate PERS tenmination studies was recently heard and held in House Labor & Commerce.

Finally, SB82/HB179 which would provide additional funding for internet services may move through. These bills are both awaiting hearing in the finance committees of each house.

We have just one week to go in the regular session! Things are moving fast...just about anything could still happen ...

Amy Lujan Executive Director Alaska Association of School Business Officials (ALASBO) 3145 Pioneer Avenue Juneau, AK 99801 907-500-9086 907-723-7 415 (cell) www.alasbo.org

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From: payne_melissa Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 3:12 PM To: brown_dawn

http://www .legis.state .ak.us/ba_;;isjget documents.aso ?session=28&biii=H B196

Thank You!!

:Me{issa Payne Insurance Specialist Anchorage School District Phone: (907) 742-4309 Fax: (907) 742-4008 Payne [email protected] www.asdk12.org

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From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 1:56 PM To: Zogas_Merry Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Nice to know can count on

From: Zogas_Merry Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 1:33 PM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Done- way ahead of you, Thanks

NEA has sent new messages to all teachers about health program changes 5890. The e-mail which was sent to your private account has a message already written. You can send '1t as is, or you can add to it. It could mean us giving up our EBMS health plan. Please send a message now. Doug

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From: Zogas_Merry Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 1:33 PM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Done- way ahead of you. Thanks

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:29 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_ Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfeld_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

NEA has sent new messages to all teachers about health program changes SB90. The e-mail which was sent to your private account has a message already written. You can send it as is, or you can add to it. It could mean us giv.ing up our EBMS health plan. Please send a message now. Doug

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From: Marc Grober Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 1:16 PM To: Carlock_ Troy Subject: Written testimony to House L&C Committee Regarding HB196

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Thank you for your cooperation.

Dear Members of the House Labor and Commerce Committee,

As someone who has been a registered Republican longer than some members of the Legislature have been alive, and an Alaskan since 1975, I am very concerned by the efforts to push HB196/SB90 (the "Bill") through the Legislature in the time remaining in this session. There is certainly no rush to address this matter, and as has become clear, the State has simply failed to do its homework. But I will get to that in a moment; first let me discuss the political implications of the Bill, as this is a political forum.

The Bill stands in direct contravention to core GOP values, and offers nothing to override those values. As already noted, by AASB, this legislation results seizure of local control from school boards, and it does so apparently without the endorsement of specific school boards. Proponents claim the current stampede is based on uncontrollable health insurance costs, but as I note below, the claims as to the precipitous rise in rates and complexity are in no small part a bit of fabrication, both as to availability of remedies, and as to their own responsibility in creating increasing complexity.

1 before you does more or less the same thing as the PPACA. The Administration has admitted that it simply did not bother to fully explore the market responses to the insurance crisis, and so have ignored the viability and cost effectiveness of Health Trusts. The current Bill would kill the single most effective health insurance program in the entire State, depriving the subscribers to that program their individual rights without any savings at all to the State. Are we now to the point that a Republican controlled legislature has become so ideologically entrenched that it is killing individual rights and running up costs because a program based on personal responsibility is successful?

As suggested above, if Republicans are going to argue that markets have solutions, then it is certainly a mystery as to why the Administration (and the Bill sponsors and supporters) have intentionally avoided any and all contact with market solution that, as one superintendent noted, saved his District 40% over other insurance options. I was shocked to hear the Administration argue, in response to Senator Wielechowski's questioning, that such solutions were not the Administration's concern. Really? Can you sit here and even consider this Bill when the Administration has admitted that it had intentionally NOT done its homework as far as presenting to you a complete picture of how markets have responded to the alleged insurance crisis? How Republican is it to terminate a successful private insurance program that was market generated to meet the rising costs of insurance without examining it? As I note in the attachment, educational instituf1ons across the country are looking to health trusts as a truly effective means to address rising costs, and with one of the most successful already serving thousands of educators in Alaska already, it is jarringly unacceptable that no one has spoken to that health trust.

If Alaska Republicans are, as the Administration suggests, alarmed by the health needs of Alaskans and desirous of an insurance pool to save Alaskans insurance premiums while ensuring Alaskan health (that sure sounds like the PPACA) then it would seem that the Administration would have examined solutions available and would have promoted a statewide Health Trust, a Plan for All Alaskans. I understand why this Legislature and the Administration has not gone in that direction, though such a Plan would clearly, under the analysis pressed by the Administration, save All Alaskans money, including State Employees, who would be covered under such a Plan, at a fraction of the cost now estimated. What I don't understand is why, having eschewed such a policy direction where it might make sense, Alaska Republicans are pursuing a policy that kills an effective private sector response and deprives local government of authority, all without demonstrably reducing premiums.

So what about the nuts and bolts of the Bill. As noted the Bill would increase State administrative costs by hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, at a rate higher than the market. Yes, while Republicans have argued that the private sector is always more efficient, you have now before you a Plan in which this is amply demonstrated, as Health Trusts in state actually manage as many persons under policy as the State with fewer personnel and at lower cost. Go figure! You'd think that would be a winner for a GOP controlled Legislature, and yet you are turning your back on that option without even having been presented that information.

The Bill would also be funded in the short term through State funds. Yes, once again you are going to be asked to fund a social program through State funds where a pr'lvate program already exists and is fully funded. You are being asked to spend State money where there is really no need to spend public money because the claims base is already funded with private money. Some of you may be surprised and I have to ask you, is surprise the emotion that one should see from legislators acting on legislation that will materially and deleteriously impact the health of tens of thousands of Alaskans? I think not.

2 But the underlying claim is that by doubling the premium base, the Administration can cut premium costs. But the Administration has offered no factual basis for the claims (no binding quotes are available) and its historical provider as a rate history that is not even comparable to the entity now ensuring so many of the educators in the state. In other words, the Administration really can't guarantee any savings, while the testimony already provided to this Legislature by the Superintendent of Petersberg Schools makes it very clear that he save his District 40% on costs through a health trust last year (and though he was not questioned on the point, would save his District over any for-profit insurer for the coming year, even with an economy of scale proposed by the Administration. Why? This is simple Math, folks. For profit insurers make a profit. If they raise rates more than they need, they keep the increment as a windfall. The PPACA, was the first large scale effort to put an end to that practice, but a for-profit insurer is still going to make a profit. On the other hand, a non-profit insurer does not make a profit. As a result, no matter how tight the for-profit insurer cuts his profit margin, he still has to compete in the market for investment based on return, and the non-profit insurer does NOT have that obligation. In sum, there is no way that the State's scheme could effectively reduce health care costs before that offered by Heath trusts. Period. And it would appear that the Administration knows that, or why else would they have refused to present such an option to you?

What then is this Bill really about? I suppose that is what Alaskan's are waiting to hear, because it is apparent on the face of the presentations to date that it is not about saving anyone money; you don't have to be one of the tens of thousands of Alaskans who are going to be forced out of their existing inexpensive, self-managed health care programs to realize that this Bill has a hidden agenda. I respectfully request that the Legislature slow this process down so that the true basis for the proposal, as well as the grounds for rushing the Bill through the Legislature, can be exposed for the Alaskan public. I respectfully request that the Legislature do its homework and ask itself if government agencies across the country are moving to Health Trusts to contain insurance costs, why is the Administration arguing, without having done its homework, that Alaska move to pay more for premiums than necessary. I respectfully request that the Legislature inquire as to why virtually everyone testifying in support of this Bill has carefully avoid any mention of the organization that is presently providing for the health insurance care of tens of thousands of Alaskan educators with less overhead than the State requests at less cost than the State expects even with saving if the State can find same, and with the support of the insured. I respectfully request that the Legislature STOP, take a deep breath, and then explore, deliberately and rationally, the nature of health trusts, the health trusts in Alaska, and the benefits potentially accruing to Alaskans through such trusts, BEFORE pursuing legislation that is going to terminate local control, bypass market solutions, deny individual rights, and actually increase premium and overall management costs.

Thank you for your consideration.

Marc

Marc Grober, Esq. 5610 Radcliff Dr. Anchorage Alaska 99504 email: [email protected] cell: {907)2272417

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From: payne_melissa Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 1:06 PM To: Thern_Aiden Subject: RE: HB 196 http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get documents.asp?session=28&biii=HB196

From: Thern_Aiden Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:15 PM To: payne_melissa Subject: RE: HB 196

ADM is Average Alden

From: payne_melissa Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:06 AM To: Thern_Aiden Subject: HB 196

This was one of the supporting documents. Is this saying ASD has 49,061 people on our plan? Or am I totally missing something?

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From: Utterback)ohanna Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 1:03 PM To: Kniefei_Scott Subject: RE: AEA Faculty Forum 4/11/13

Scott. \Ali!! imtlact it will have on us all dlstrict our insurance benefits? ~know ffs not

Johanna

Johanna Utterback Counseior

742-2575

From: Kniefei_Scott Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 1:31 PM To: Alward_Joe; Barter_Brandon; Berglund_Sven; bernoski_chris; Block_David; Bradford_Lori; Brogan_BethAnn; Brumbaugh_Amy; Burket_ Gail; Burnham_Nathan; Cantrell_Travis; Carlock_Troy; Carr_Carolina; Christoffers_Marj; Clark_Barbara; Conroy_John; cooley_adam; Crawford_Lo; Curran_Jimbo; Daugherty_Kelly; Davis_Mandy; Davis_Tim; Dean_Miriam; Dirksen_Aiexander; Echeverria_Graciela; Friar_Judy; Friedrichs_Bryan; Gage_Hope; Gho_Matthew; Gillis_Shellie; Goudreau_Brian; Green_Bob; green_katy; Gwynn_Kristina; Haas_Kristin; Harich_Katie; Heywood_Gayle; Holmes_Ron; Honemann_Lindsey; Huseynova_Liliya; Hyde_Ann; Ireland-Kelly_Gina; Isom-Jennings_Barbara; Jones_Bonnie; Kelly_Matthew; Kimbaii_Jenny; Kimbaii_William; Kittoe_Rachel; Kleppin_Donna; Kniefei_Scott; koett_karis; kuehn_kaleb; Larkey_Rob; Lynch_Kevin; Mahoney_Eugenia; Mason_Rebecca; mazur_angela; McAvoy-Anteau_Jenny; menzel_kate; miller_rees; Mounds-Craft_Lisa; nisonger_giselle; Nordby_Jody; OBrienHolen_Cara; Olito_Carmen; Olson_Dale; Owens_John; Palmer_Lena; Poteet-Shook_Lynn; Potter_Matthew; Poweii_Ed; powers_ellen; Rawlings_Daniel; robertson_ardy; Romig_Kelsey; Ross_Vicki; Roylance_Joel; Ruhlin_John; Sabri_Ghodsie; Schumacher_Joe; Seeman_Brett; Shasby_Nathan; South_Aiyson; Souza_David; Stephi_Rachel; Stewart_Mark_T; Thornley_Robert; Tinker_Temperance; Trumbuii_James; Turner_Katie; Utterback_Johanna; Valentine_Donna; Vano_David; Vaughn_Bonnie; Waii_Gina; Wendland_Michael; Whaley_Michele; Williams_John01; Williamson_C_David; Wilson_Tawana; Yoon_Michelle; Zartmann_Andrew; Dobler_David Cc: '[email protected]' Subject: AEA Faculty Forum 4/11/13

We would like to host and AEA faculty forum a week from today (4/11/13) in Troy's room.

Andy Holleman will be there to talk about current contract negotiations, and this will be our first attempt to talk about the issues that are important to you. That means that we need an inkling of what those issues are. Do you have an issue that you think we need to talk about? What are we doing right at West? What are we doing wrong? Is there anything that we can to improve the climate here in the building? If you have an issue that you would like brought up ... please forward it to the team (you can reply to this email or talk to one of the team members). We would like to come to the meeting with agenda items that we are ready talk about.

Kniefel (and the team) Blake Vanessa

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:36 PM To: foster_mark Subject: RE: HB196 - Hearing This Afternoon

three bills up in Labor and Commerce at 3:15. \have a the stafL from: foster_mark Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:22 PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: HB196 - Hearing This Afternoon

Mike,

Mike Barnhill (Dept. Commissioner Administration) called and left a message- looks like HB196 (Health Plan Pooling) may be up for a hearing this afternoon.

-Mark

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From: foster_mark Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:22 PM To: Abbott_Mike Subject: HB196 - Hearing This Afternoon

Mike,

Mike Barnhill (Dept. Commissioner Administration) called and left a message -looks like HB196 (Health Plan Pooling) may be up for a hearing this afternoon.

-Mark Blake Vanessa

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:17 PM To: Christianson_April Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Thanks

From: Christianson_April Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:44 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

196 does same.

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:29 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_ Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_ Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

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From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:17 PM To: Neil_ Debbie Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

Thanks Debbie.

From: Neii_Debbie Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:37 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

I have emailed a letter to Juneau about this I

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From: Christianson_April Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:44 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

does

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:29 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_ Scott; Foley_Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

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From: Neii_Debbie Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:37 AM To: Oliverson_Doug Subject: RE: Check your e-mails

I have en1ailed a to Juneau this:

NEA has sent new messages to all teachers about health program changes SB90. The e-mail which was sentto your private account has a message already written. You can send it as is, or you can add to it. It could mean us giving up our EBMS health plan. Please send a message now. Doug Blake Vanessa

From: Oliverson_Doug Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:29 AM To: Adkins_Kim; Anderson_Dawn; armstrong_kayla; Avery_Brenda; Avery_Dave; Beck_Heather; Brady_Nancy; Briant_Laura; Butterfield_Lee; campbell_kimberly; card_meghan; Carte_Kristen; Christianson_April; Daniels_Diana; Eckels_Susan; Elfrink_Amanda; Elmore_Scott; Foley_ Terry; Frantz_Stephanie; Gresham_Suzanne; Heii_Eric; Karnos_Mary-Frances; Knutson_Donna; Leonard_ Chris; Lynn_Ann; Masneri_Norm; Miller-Jones_Kendra; Moore_Leslie; Neii_Debbie; Novitska_Oiena; Oliverson_Doug; Olson_Bethany; Pautzke_Brian; Pestrikoff_Darin; printz_marybeth; Rood_Sean; Roohi_Nicole; Sealy_Dave; Smith_Kim; Struempler_Sam; Thompson_Steve; Truskowski_Julie; Truskowski_Mike; wardwell_alissa; Wemeier_Peter; whitfield_daniel; Wilson_John; Wolcott_Theresa; Worcester_Fiona; Zogas_Merry; Zogas_Noah Subject: Check your e-mails

From: payne_melissa Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:06 AM To: Thern_Aiden Subject: HB 196 Attachments: HB196 Supporting Documents-Table of School Employee Insurance Benefits AASB 2011-2012.pdf

This was one of the supporting documents. Is this saying ASD has 49,061 people on our plan? Or am I totally missing something?

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From: Lynch_ Beth Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 9:17 AM To: Reiman_Kathryn; Walker_Ben Subject: RE: Meeting

Ben/ I say hold the meeting; people need the information. Thanks for being informed. Beth

From: Reiman_Kathryn Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 7:13PM To: Walker_Ben Cc: Lynch_Beth Subject: RE: Meeting

Additionally, i take exception to a Senate committee rushing a bill through (again) without time for public input, and trying to take it away from the education committee. Additionally, this is a section of our contract that has been negotiated through the various districts, so I believe the AK Senate is over-reaching their jurisdiction in taking away one of our negotiated issues.

From: Walker_Ben Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 7:07PM To: Reiman_Kathryn Cc: Lynch_ Beth Subject: Re: Meeting

I'm up for whatever, even going door to door or running it myself if you all have obligations. I already got done this way once with the pension. I will come upstairs in the morning to chat. Here is what NEA plan sent Dunleavy: http://www .legis. state. ak. us/ basis/get documents. asp ?session= 28&docid- 6404

On Apr 7, 2013, at 7:04PM, "Re"1man_Kathryn"

I agree; we need to meet to spread information. ( I have SS meeting Monday after school and 2 meetings Tuesday after school, and I know Beth has after school obligations also.) Could we hammer out a message via e-mail, and then meet before school, during lunch, and after school one day this week?

From: Walker_Ben Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 5:24PM To: Lynch_Beth; Reiman_Kathryn Subject: Meeting

We need to have a meeting on SB90 and HB196 with our staff. This is a game changer. I have info from NEA plan on faults if people want it.

1 Ben

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From: Walker_Ben Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 7:56 PM To: Reiman_Kathryn Subject: Re: Meeting

I think your last point, is their point. Kill it piecemeal if you can't kill it at once.

On Apr 7, 2013, at 7:13PM, "Reiman_Kathryn" wrote:

>Additionally, i take exception to a Senate committee rushing a bill through (again) without time for public input, and trying to take it away from the education committee. Additionally, this is a section of our contract that has been negotiated through the various districts, so I believe the AK Senate is over-reaching their jurisdiction in taking away one of our negotiated issues. > > ______>From: Walker_Ben >Sent: Sunday, April 07,2013 7:07PM >To: Reiman_Kathryn > Cc: Lynch_Beth >Subject: Re: Meeting > >I'm up for whatever, even going door to door or running it myself if you all have obligations. I already got done this way once with the pension. I will come upstairs in the morning to chat. Here is what NEA plan sent Dunleavy: > > http://www.legis.state .a k.us/basis/get docume nts.asp ?session=28&docid-6404 > > >On Apr 7, 2013, at 7:04PM, "Reiman_Kathryn" > I agree; we need to meet to spread information. ( I have 55 meeting Monday after school and 2 meetings Tuesday after school, and I know Beth has after school obligations also.) Could we hammer out a message via e-mail, and then meet before school, during lunch, and after school one day this week? > ______>From: Walker _Ben >Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 5:24PM >To: Lynch_Beth; Reiman_Kathryn >Subject: Meeting > >We need to have a meeting on SB90 and HB196 with our staff. This is a game changer. I have info from NEA plan on faults if people want it. > >Ben > >

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From: Reiman_Kathryn Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 7:14 PM To: Walker_Ben Cc: Lynch_Beth Subject: RE: Meeting

From: Walker_Ben Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 7:07 PM To: Reiman_Kathryn Cc: Lynch_Beth Subject: Re: Meeting

I'm up for whatever, even going door to door or running it myself if you all have obligations. I already got done this way once with the pension. I will come upstairs in the morning to chat. Here is what NEA plan sent Dunleavy: http://www .legis. state .a k. us/basis/ get docu me nts.asp? sessio n=28&docid=6404

On Apr 7, 2013, at 7:04PM, "Reiman_Kathryn"

I agree; we need to meet to spread information. (I have SS meeting Monday after school and 2 meetings Tuesday after school, and I know Beth has after school obligations also.) Could we hammer out a message via e-mail, and then meet before school, during lunch, and after school one day this week?

From: Walker_Ben Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 5:24PM To: Lynch_Beth; Reiman_ Kathryn Subject: Meeting

We need to have a meeting on SB90 and HB196 with our staff. This is a game changer. I have info from NEA plan on faults if people want it.

Ben

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From: Walker_Ben Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 7:08 PM To: Reiman_Kathryn Cc: Lynch_Beth Subject: Re: Meeting

I'm up for whatever, even going door to door or rum1ing it myself if you all have obligations. I already got done this way once with the pension. I will come upstairs in the morning to chat. Here is what NEA plan sent Dunleavy: http://www .I egis. state. ak. usfoasi.s/ get documents. asp? session=2 8 &docid=6404

On Apr 7, 2013, at 7:04PM, "Reiman_Kathryn" wrote:

I agree; we need to meet to spread information. ( I have SS meeting Monday after school and 2 meetings Tuesday after school, and I know Beth has after school obligations also. ) Could we hammer out a message via e-mail, and then meet before school, during lunch, and after school one day this week?

From: Walker Ben Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 5:24PM To: Lynch_Beth; Reiman_Kathryn Subject: Meeting

We need to have a meeting on SB90 and HB 196 with our staff. This is a game changer. I have info from NEA plan on faults if people want it.

Ben

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Reiman_Kathryn Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 7:04 PM To: Walker_Ben; Lynch_Beth Subject: RE: Meeting

From: Walker_Ben Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 5:24PM To: Lynch_Beth; Reiman_Kathryn Subject: Meeting

We need to have a meeting on SB90 and HB196 with our staff. This is a game changer. I have info from NEA plan on faults if people want it.

Ben

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From: Walker_Ben Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 5:24 PM To: Lynch_Beth; Reiman_Kathryn Subject: Meeting

We need to have a meeting on SB90 and HB196 with our staff. This is a game changer. I have info from NEA plan on faults if people want it.

Ben

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From: Tyler Desjarlais Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 4:45 PM To: Holleman_Andy Subject: Fwd: Sb90 and teacher tenure concerned citizen

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Sen. Johnny Ellis" Date: April 7, 2013, 2:00:26 PM AKDT To: Tyler Desjarlais Subject: Re: Sb90 and teacher tenure concerned citizen

Good points.

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 7, 2013, at 12:49 PM, 'Tyler Desjarlais" wrote:

Dear Senator/Representative :

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90. This is a direct attack against collective bargaining rights for public school employees.

Please oppose SB 90. Legislation that has significant short and long-term consequences should not be rushed.

Also, there is a bill that will make urban school teachers have to wait until the first year of their 6th year teaching. Nationally 90% of all teachers leave the profession within the first 7 years. They go to school for minimum five years so, if they get a job out of student teaching right away, they have 11 years until they get tenure. I went to school 8 years to get a masters and b.a and subbed for 2 years before I got a job, then was laid off due to budget cuts and moved to anchorage to teach. Now I start my second year towards tenure so my road will be a total of 17 years before I am eligible for tenure since I started going to school. That is a long time. There are lots of other teachers in my san1e position.

I will remain in Alaska my whole career, but if I get laid off because of flat funding, I may never reach tenure if the new bill passes. Please pass legislation that will attract better teachers and keep them in Alaska.

Sincerely, Tyler Desjarlais Sent from my iPod

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From: Tyler Desjarlais Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 4:45 PM To: Holleman_Andy Subject: Fwd: Sb90 and teacher tenure concerned citizen

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Rep. Andy Josephson" Date: April 7, 2013, 3:25:59 PM AKDT To: Tyler Desjarlais Subject: RE: Sb90 and teacher tenure concerned citizen

Tyler:

! am 5890 and house cotmtenJa

I oppose an increase from 3 to 5 years for teacher tenure. I made minute spr~er:n in opposltton several ago. I voted "no" on teacher tenure.

Josephson

From: Tyler Desjarlais [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2013 12:48 PM To: Desjarlais_Tyler Cc: [email protected]; Sen. Charlie Huggins; Sen. John Coghill; Sen. Johnny Ellis; Sen. Click Bishop; Sen. Dennis Egan; Sen. Berta Gardner; Sen. Pete Kelly; Sen. Donny Olson; Sen. Cathy Giessel; Sen. Lesil McGuire; Sen. Bert Stedman; Sen. Mike Dunleavy; Sen. Anna Fairclough; Sen. Lyman Hoffman; Sen. Kevin Meyer; Sen. Gary Stevens; Sen. Fred Dyson; Sen. Hollis French; Sen. Peter Micciche; Sen. Bill Wielechowski; Rep. Alan Austerman; Rep. Bryce Edgmon; Rep. Lynn Gattis; Rep. Bob Herron; Rep. Doug Isaacson; Rep. Wes Keller; Rep. Bob Lynn; Rep. Mark Neuman; Rep. Dan Saddler; Rep. Steve Thompson; Rep. Mike Chenault; Rep. Eric Feige; Rep. Max Gruenberg; Rep. Pete Higgins; Rep. Craig Johnson; Rep. Beth Kerttula; Rep. Charisse Millett; Rep. Kurt Olson; Rep. Paul Seaton; Rep. Chris Tuck; Rep. Mia Costello; Rep. Neal Foster; Rep. David Guttenberg; Rep. Lindsey Holmes; Rep. Andy Josephson; Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins; Rep. Cathy Munoz; Rep. Lance Pruitt; Rep. Bill Stoltze; Rep. Peggy Wilson; Rep. Harriet Drummond; Rep. Les Gara; Rep. Mike Hawker; Rep. Shelley Hughes; Rep. Scott Kawasaki; Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux; Rep. Benjamin Nageak; Rep. Lora Reinbold; Rep. Geran Tarr; Rep. Tammie Wilson Subject: Sb90 and teacher tenure concerned citizen

Dear Senator/Representative :

I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 90. This is a direct attack against collective bargaining rights for public school employees.

1 In addition, SB 90 is being sold as a way to save school districts money. Bnt where is the proof? Moving this legislation through quickly, without proper vetting, could result in an expensive proposition for both the state and school districts.

Please oppose SB 90. Legislation that has significant short and long-term consequences should not be rushed.

I went to school 8 years to get a masters and b.a and subbed for 2 years before I got a job, then was laid off due to budget cuts and moved to anchorage to teach. Now I start my second year towards tenure so my road will be a total of 17 years before I am eligible for tenure since I started going to school. That is a long time. There are lots of other teachers in my san1e position.

I will remain in Alaska my whole career, but ifl get laid off because of flat funding, I may never reach tenure if the new bill passes. Please pass legislation that will attract better teachers and keep them in Alaska.

Sincerely, Tyler Desjarlais Sent from my iPod

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From: foster_mark Sent: Friday, April 05, 2013 6:01 PM To: Abbott_Mike; Thern_Aiden; Graff_Ed; Stiteler_Chad; Hess_ Todd Subject: Local 71 Letter in Opposition to HB 196/SB90 Attachments: 08 HB 196 Letter Oppose- PE Local 71.pdf

Just in case you haven't seen it.

-Mark

1 4, 2013

House Education Committee:

Dear Co:rnmittee Members;

Public Employees Local 71 Trust 1'\md provides health coverage to 2,000 pub" lie employees throughout Alaska, including 350 ofthe Anchorage School District DENNIS MOEN 1ll1<1 their fumilics.

Throttgh the Trust, we are able to: Offer 3 coverage options to so each employee can the health that meets their needs and their pocketbook ® Control msts for both the employer and the employees.

For the ornrent benefi-t year, 2012- Jwe 2013, the Anchorage School District h11s paid $1,235 per to the Trust to health coverage, whose" lected coverage. Trust's full health option, which is similar to the State's Select Benefits Stll:!dllrd Plan mtd includes vision coverage, School District em- nk>ve,es pay $125por per month.

lt:ne..:ii.l(;< "''N'\IJi ffl.). (%';) 0tb-5':'Y In comparison, this State of Alaska paid per employee :YH7J 581:!,699'1 In order to obtain medical, dental, and vision coverage employees paid $214 per month. Ifthe Public Employees Local11 bargaining unit of Au.cllorage School District were covered nmder the State of Alaska this benefit at the State of Alaska rate®, the School District would have an additional $41~11,UUO~, nnd each employee who needed the full would have an addi- for the year.

While cost is a mean.ingful consideration~ we believe that customer service is as wei!. We are able to craft our health address the issues which are meanlngful to our employees. For we were the Alaska offer health fairs to our covered members, provide them and low cost and preventive blood testing. We maintain a Trust office in Au.cl!orage, and School District emplo•YeiES are able to meet with our Trust staff in person to discuss or benefit issues. proven invaluable, when with. ood fumilies for whom is a second language. It also relieves their School .frmn this ad· mlnistrative burden.

We oppose House Bill !96 I Senate Bill 90, and its mnndete to purchase coverage through the State of Alaska. We believe it would cost more for bolh Anchorage Scboo! District md for our members. lrJ addition, oor members would lose fu.e benefit options end high level of customer service they have for many years,

Business Blake Vanessa

From: Hunt_Dory Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 8:38 PM To: Curtis_ Catherine Subject: Re: Next Week In Juneau

Will do it first him tomorrow.

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 2, 2013, at 5:20PM, "Curtis_Catherine" wrote:

> Hi Dory- Ed emailed from his phone that he supports this, too. Would you please address a second letter with the same language to Sen. Meyers as the one attached, for Ed's signature? > >Thanks very much! >Catherine > > > > ______>From: Abbott Mike >Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 5:17PM >To: Curtis_Catherine > Cc: Graff_Ed > Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau > > >Good plan > > ______>From: Curtis_Catherine > Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 4:50 PM >To: Graff_Ed; Abbott_Mike >Subject: FW: Next Week In Juneau > > >Ed and Mike- Just wanted to check with you about this. Per Chad's email regarding his conversation with Eddy Jeans, shall I go ahead and ask Dory to draft a letter to Sen. Meyers with the same language as the one that was sent to Sen. Stevens? Todd and Chad support doing so. The original letter is in the attached email. >< >Thanks, >Catherine > > ______>From: Hess_ Todd > Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:48 PM >To: Curtis_Catherine; Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed;

1 >foster_mark >Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau > > >I agree that the statement from Jim is good and similar verbiage should be used. > >Todd > > > ______>From: Curtis_ Catherine >Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:48 AM >To: Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_ Mike; Graff_ Ed; Hess_ Todd; foster_mark >Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau > > >All- Regarding S857, the letter Jim sent to Sen. Stevens is attached. Do we want to make changes to it or use the same text for the letter to Sen. Meyer? > >«File: Ltr to Sen Stevens. S8 57. March 2013.pdf »Thanks, >Catherine > > ______>From: Stiteler_Chad >Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:49PM >To: Abbott_ Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_ Todd; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine >Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau > > >I spoke with Eddie Jeans earlier today and he is hopeful that there will be an amendment to S846 (boarding home stipends) on Monday that will allow debt reimbursement on capital projects over $2m paid for with any type of funding -i.e., removing the voter approved restriction that currently exists. This is the priority the district has been working on for a while now. I suspect we'll want to testify in support of the amendment when/if this pops. > > I spent a while discussing S890 (health insurance pool) with him and our concerns about ensuring that the pooling is a net benefit to all participants and detailed out the aspects of the pooling that we support as well as our concerns. I'd like to follow up with the discussion in writing to him so he can better proceed with our issues and will work with Mark to get something drafted to send out next week. > >The last item we talked about was his request for us to indicate our support to Senator Meyer's office on S8 57 (pupil trans, layoff date, etc.). I believe Jim had previously offered lukewarm support to this bill to another legislator. > >Chad > > ______>From: Abbott_Mike >Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:18PM >To: Graff_Ed; Hess_ Todd; Stiteler_Chad; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine >Subject: Next Week In Juneau > > >The session is winding down by narrowing its focus on the big bills- operating budget, capital budget and oil taxes.

2 > > • On Monday there's the first hearing on SB 6 in Senate Education, the bill provides state funds for student nutrition. > > • On Wednesday there's the first hearing on HB 190 in House Education. The bill allows HS students to gain credit for courses by demonstrating "mastery" of the subject material. > > • On Wednesday there's the first hearing on SB 15 in Senate Education. The bill relates to pre-K education > > • HB 162 extending the time necessary to gain tenure and HB 138 moving the pink slip date back could get to the House floor next week. > > > >

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From: Curtis_Catherine Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 5:20 PM To: Hunt_Dory Subject: FW: Next Week In Juneau

emailed from that address second ~etter with the same ne'''"'e to Sen, Meyers

Thanks very much! Catherine

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From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 5:17PM To: Curtis_Catherine Cc: Graff_Ed Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

Good

From: Curtis_Catherine Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 4:50 PM To: Graff_Ed; Abbott_Mike Subject: FW: Next Week In Juneau

Ed and -··Just wanted to check with you about this. Per Chad's email his conversation w!th shall I go ahead and ask to draft a letter to Sen. Meyers with the same as the one that was Sen_ Stevens? Todd and Chad so_ original letter is in the attached emaiL << Message: RE: Next Week In Juneau »

Catherine

From: Hess_Todd Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:48PM To: Curtis_Catherine; Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

agree that the statement frorn Jlm is and similar verbiage should be used_ Todd

From: Curtis_Catherine Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:48 AM To: Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

Regarding SB57, the letter Jim sent to Sen. Stevens is attached. Do we wantto use same text for the letter to Sen. Meyer?

«File: Ltr to Sen Stevens. SB 57. March 2013.pdf » Thanks, Catherine

From: Stiteler_Chad Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:49PM To: Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

I spoke with Eddie Jeans earlier and he is hopeful that there will be an amendment to 5846 home stir,Jer1ds) on Monday that will allow debt reimbursement on over fo1· with any type ren10111n2 the voter approved restriction that exists. This is the the district has been working on for while now. I we'll want to in of the amendment when/if this pops.

a while with him and our concerns about that the net benefit to all n8r·tirinents and detailed out the asr>eccs of the norcmrrf' SUflpon as well as our concerns. lrd like to follow up with the discussion writing to him so he can better nroPPF•rl will wori< Mark to sutmor mrre drafted to send out next week.

The last we talked about was his 1·eauer;t for us to indicate our to Senator Meyer's office on SB 57 trans, l beiieve J!m had offered to this bill to another IPPidiltnr

Chad

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:18PM To: Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; Stiteler_Chad; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: Next Week In Juneau

The session is winding down by narrowing its focus on the big bills- operating budget, capital budget and oil taxes.

• On Monday there's the first hearing on SB 6 in Senate Education, the bill provides state funds for student nutrition.

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on HB 190 in House Education. The bill allows HS students to gain credit for courses by demonstrating "mastery" of the subject material. 2 • On Wednesday there's the first hearing on SB 15 in Senate Education. The bill relates to pre-K education

• HB 162 extending the time necessary to gain tenure and HB 138 moving the pink slip date back could get to the House floor next week.

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From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 5:17PM To: Curtis_Catherine Cc: Graff_Ed Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

Good

From: Curtis_Catherine Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 4:50 PM To: Graff_Ed; Abbott_Mike Subject: FIN: Next Week In Juneau

Ed and Mike- Just wanted to check with about this, Per Chad's email his conver-sation with shall I go ahead and ask to draft a to Sen. Meyers with same as the one that was to Sen. Stevens? Todd Chad doing so. The lette1-- is in the attached emaiL «Message: RE: Next Week In Juneau»

Catherine

From: Hess_Todd Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:48PM To: Curtis_Catherine; Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

agree the statement from jim good and similar VPI'I1irrqe should be

Todd

From: Curtis_Catherine Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:48 AM To: Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

the letter Jim sent to Sen. Stevens is attached. Do we to make changes to use the

«File: Ltr to Sen Stevens. SB 57. March 2013.pdf »

Catherine From: Stiteler_Chad Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:49 PM To: Abbott_ Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

and he ls that there will be an amenclrn<"ntto SB46 (boarding home Mondi

3 Whiie UISl,UO:>tl insurance with him and our concerns about en,"rrinPthat the is a net benefit to rticina nts the that we as our concerns, the discussion in wrfting to him so he can better with work with Mark to drafted to send next week_

The !ast item we talked about was hfs for us to indicate our support to Senator office on SB 57 f believe jim had previously offered lukewarrn support to bHl to another '"'P":aror

Chad

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:18PM To: Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; Stiteler_Chad; foster _mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: Next Week In Juneau

The session is winding down by narrowing its focus on the big bills- operating budget, capital budget and oil taxes,

• On Monday there's the first hearing on SB 6 in Senate Education, the bill provides state funds for student nutrition,

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on HB 190 in House Education, The bill allows HS students to gain credit for courses by demonstrating "mastery" of the subject materiaL

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on SB 15 In Senate Education, The bill relates to pre-K education

• HB 162 extending the time necessary to gain tenure and HB 138 moving the pink slip date back could get to the House floor next week,

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From: Graff_Ed Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 5:05PM To: Curtis_ Catherine Subject: Re: Next Week In Juneau

Catherine- I wasn't able to review the initial letter but I'm comfortable with being consistent with our communication.

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 2, 2013, at 4:49PM, "Curtis_ Catherine" wrote:

>Ed and Mike- Just wanted to check with you about this. Per Chad's email regarding his conversation with Eddy Jeans, shall! go ahead and ask Dory to draft a letter to Sen. Meyers with the same language as the one that was sent to Sen. Stevens? Todd and Chad support doing so. The original letter is in the attached email. > > >Thanks, >Catherine > > ______>From: Hess_ Todd >Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:48PM >To: Curtis_Catherine; Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; > foster_mark >Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau > > >I agree that the statement from Jim is good and similar verbiage should be used. > >Todd > > >------~------>From: Curtis Catherine >Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:48 AM >To: Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark >Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau > > >All- Regarding 5857, the letter Jim sent to Sen. Stevens is attached. Do we want to make changes to it or use the same text for the letter to Sen. Meyer? > >«File: Ltr to Sen Stevens. 58 57. March 2013.pdf »Thanks, >Catherine > > ______

1 >From: Stiteler_Chad >Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:49PM >To: Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_ Todd; foster_mark; Curtis_ Catherine > Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau > > >I spoke with Eddie Jeans earlier today and he is hopeful that there will be an amendment to SB46 (boarding home stipends) on Monday that will allow debt reimbursement on capital projects over $2m paid for with any type of funding -i.e., removing the voter approved restriction that currently exists. This is the priority the district has been working on for a while now. I suspect we'll want to testify in support of the amendment when/if this pops. > > I spent a while discussing SB90 (health insurance pool) with him and our concerns about ensuring that the pooling is a net benefit to all participants and detailed out the aspects of the pooling that we support as well as our concerns. I'd like to follow up with the discussion in writing to him so he can better proceed with our issues and will work with Mark to get something drafted to send out next week. > >The last item we talked about was his request for us to indicate our support to Senator Meyer's office on SB 57 (pupil trans, layoff date, etc.). I believe Jim had previously offered lukewarm support to this bill to another legislator. > >Chad > > ______>From: Abbott_Mike >Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:18PM >To: Graff_Ed; Hess_ Todd; Stiteler_Chad; foster _mark; Curtis_Catherine >Subject: Next Week In Juneau > > >The session is winding down by narrowing its focus on the big bills- operating budget, capital budget and oil taxes. > > • On Monday there's the first hearing on SB 6 in Senate Education, the bill provides state funds for student nutrition. > > • On Wednesday there's the first hearing on HB 190 in House Education. The bill allows HS students to gain credit for courses by demonstrating "mastery" of the subject material. > > • On Wednesday there's the first hearing on SB 15 in Senate Education. The bill relates to pre-K education > > • HB 162 extending the time necessary to gain tenure and HB 138 moving the pink slip date back could get to the House floor next week. > > > >

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From: Curtis_ Catherine Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 4:50 PM To: Graff_Ed; Abbott_Mike Subject: FW: Next Week In Juneau

Ed and Mike- Just wanted to check vvith you about this. Chad's email conversation with shall \go ahead ask to letter to Sen. 1\lte•w

Thanks, Catherine

From: Hess_Todd Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:48PM To: Curtis_Catherine; Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

agree that the statement from Jim is

Todd

From: Curtis_Catherine Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:48 AM To: Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

All- KPP!ml Stevens is attached. same text for the letter to

« File: Ltr to Sen Stevens. SB 57. March 2013.pdf »

Catherine

From: Stiteler_Chad Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:49PM To: Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

1 with Eddie Jeans earlier and that there will amendment SB46 Mond;1v that allow debt reimbursement on fot with any ren1mrrnP the testriction that exists. This is the the district has been on

a whHe that the and detaiied out the asr"ec:ts no•:mr1e that we support as well as our concerns. r d \lke to follow up with the discussion In our issues will work with to sorner·h~r1P drafted to send out next week.

The last item we talked about to indirai·e our surmort to Senator 1\llever'soffice on date, offered lukewarm to this bill

Chad

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:18PM To: Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; Stiteler_Chad; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: Next Week In Juneau

The session is winding down by narrowing its focus on the big bills- operating budget, capital budget and oil taxes.

• On Monday there's the first hearing on SB 6 in Senate Education, the bill provides state funds for student nutrition.

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on HB 190 in House Education. The bill allows HS students to gain credit for courses by demonstrating "mastery" of the subject material.

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on SB 15 in Senate Education. The bill relates to pre-K education

• HB 162 extending the time necessary to gain tenure and HB 138 moving the pink slip date back could get to the House floor next week.

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From: Hess_ Todd Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:48 PM To: Curtis_ Catherine; Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

statement Jirn is and similar should be used.

Todd

From: Curtis_Catherine Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:48 AM To: Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

the Jim sent to Sen. Stevens is attached. Do want to make use the same text for the letter to SerL

« File: Ltr to Sen Stevens. SB 57. March 2013.pdf »

Catherine

From: Stiteler_Chad Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:49PM To: Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

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Chad

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:18 PM

1 To: Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; Stiteler_Chad; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: Next Week In Juneau

The session is winding down by narrowing its focus on the big bills- operating budget, capital budget and oil taxes.

• On Monday there's the first hearing on SB 6 in Senate Education, the bill provides state funds for student nutrition.

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on HB 190 in House Education. The bill allows HS students to gain credit for courses by demonstrating "mastery" of the subject material.

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on SB 15 in Senate Education. The bill relates to pre-K education

• HB 162 extending the time necessary to gain tenure and HB 138 moving the pink slip date back could get to the House floor next week.

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From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 1:30 PM To: Curtis_ Catherine; Stiteler_ Chad; Graff_Ed; Hess_ Todd; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

From: Curtis_Catherine Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:48 AM To: Stiteler_Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

All- Regarding the letter Jim sent to Sen. Stevens is attached. Do we want to make changes to it the same text for the letter to Sen. Meyer'/

«File: Ltr to Sen Stevens. SB 57. March 2013.pdf » Thanks, Catherine

From: Stiteler_Chad Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:49 PM To: Abbott_ Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

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Chad

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:18PM To: Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; Stiteler_Chad; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: Next Week In Juneau The session is winding down by narrowing its focus on the big bills- operating budget, capital budget and oil taxes.

• On Monday there's the first hearing on SB 6 in Senate Education, the bill provides state funds for student nutrition.

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on HB 190 in House Education. The bill allows HS students to gain credit for courses by demonstrating "mastery" of the subject material.

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on SB 15 in Senate Education. The bill relates to pre-K education

• HB 162 extending the time necessary to gain tenure and HB 138 moving the pink slip date back could get to the House floor next week.

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Curtis_ Catherine Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:48 AM To: Stiteler_ Chad; Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_ Todd; foster_mark Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

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Catherine

From: Stiteler_ Chad Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:49 PM To: Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

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Chad

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:18 PM To: Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; Stiteler_Chad; foster_mark; Curtls_Catherine Subject: Next Week In Juneau

The session is winding down by narrowing its focus on the big bills- operating budget, capital budget and oil taxes.

• On Monday there's the first hearing on SB 6 in Senate Education, the bill provides state funds for student nutrition.

1 • On Wednesday there's the first hearing on HB 190 in House Education. The bill allows HS students to gain credit for courses by demonstrating "mastery" of the subject material.

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on SB 15 in Senate Education. The bill relates to pre-K education

• HB 162 extending the time necessary to gain tenure and HB 138 moving the pink slip date back could get to the House floor next week.

2 Blake Vanessa

From: Stiteler_ Chad Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:49 PM To: Abbott_Mike; Graff_Ed; Hess_ Todd; foster_mark; Curtis_ Catherine Subject: RE: Next Week In Juneau

I spoke with Jeans earlier that there wi!l be amendment to SB46 stipends) on that wili allow reimbursement on capital over $2m paid fo1· with any of funding removing the voter restriction that exists. nrHomvthe district has working on a while now. we'll want in surmort wnPnl

! spent a while SB90 insurance him and our concerns about that the pooling is a net benefit to all and detailed out the the that we support as well as our concerns. I'd like to follow up with the discussion in to him so he can better with our issues and will work with Mark to drafted to send out next week.

to indicate our to Senator office on SB 57 {pupil trans, layoff beHeve Jim offered lukewarm to this bill to another !eg1s1ator

Chad

From: Abbott_Mike Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:18PM To: Graff_Ed; Hess_Todd; Stiteler_Chad; foster_mark; Curtis_Catherine Subject: Next Week In Juneau

The session is winding down by narrowing its focus on the big bills- operating budget, capital budget and oil taxes.

• On Monday there's the first hearing on SB 6 in Senate Education, the bill provides state funds for student nutrition,

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on HB 190 in House Education, The bill allows HS students to gain credit for courses by demonstrating "mastery" of the subject material.

• On Wednesday there's the first hearing on SB 15 in Senate Education. The bill relates to pre-K education

• HB 162 extending the time necessary to gain tenure and HB 138 moving the pink slip date back could get to the House floor next week.

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Stiteler_Chad Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 2:52 PM To: 'AMY LUJAN' Cc: Dave Jones Subject: RE: SB90 - Health Ins

let's so. just remernber how SB132 came dovJn !ast year and t'm Johnson is cor1sicie an omnibus bili the health insurance issue ...

From: AMY LUJAN [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:33 PM To: Stiteler_Chad Cc: Dave Jones Subject: SB90 - Health Ins

Chad,

I was somewhat alarmed when you said you thought this bill would move quickly! Today I talked with Bruce Johnson, and then Sen. Dunleavy's aide Sheila Peterson. We noted that the bill has been assigned to three committees: State Affairs (oversees Dept of Admin), Ed & Finance. So, it's not likely to move quickly through, and we'll have time to study the bilL Perhaps they'll do some work on it between sessions.

Sheila also said that there's likely to be a companion bill in the House soon.

Amy Lujan Executive Director Alaska Association of School Business Officials (ALASBO) 3145 Pioneer Avenue Juneau, AK 99801 907-500-9086 907-723-7415 (cell) www.alasboorg

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From: AMY LUJAN Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:33 PM To: Stiteler_ Chad Cc: Dave Jones Subject: SB90 - Health Ins

Chad,

I was somewhat alarmed when you said you thought this bill would move quickly! Today I talked with Bruce Johnson, and then Sen. Dunleavy's aide Sheila Peterson. We noted that the bill has been assigned to three committees: State Affairs (oversees Dept of Admin), Ed & Finance. So, it's not likely to move quickly through, and we'll have time to study the bill. Perhaps they'll do some work on it between sessions.

She'1la also said that there's likely to be a companion bill in the House soon.

Amy Lujan Executive Director Alaska Association of School Business Officials (ALASBO) 3145 Pioneer Avenue Juneau, AK 99801 907-500-9086 907-723-7415 (cell) \NWW.alasboorg Blake Vanessa

From: AMY LUJAN Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:33 PM To: Stiteler_Chad Cc: Dave Jones Subject: 5890 - Health Ins

Chad,

I was somewhat alarmed when you said you thought this bill would move quickly! Today I talked with Bruce Johnson, and then Sen. Dunleavy's aide Sheila Peterson. We noted that the bill has been assigned to three committees: State Affairs (oversees Dept of Admin), Ed & Finance. So, it's not likely to move quickly through, and we'll have time to study the bill. Perhaps they'll do some work on it between sessions.

Sheila also said that there's likely to be a companion bill in the House soon.

Amy Lujan Executive Director Alaska Association of School Business Officials (ALASBO) 3145 Pioneer Avenue Juneau, AK 99801 90 7-500-9086 907-723-7 415 (cell) www.alasboorg

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From: Plunkett_ Kathleen Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:59 PM To: foster_mark Subject: Fwd: Health Insurance Bill 5890 Now Available

Sent from my HTC

----- Forwarded message ----- From: "Graff_Ed" To: "School Board" Subject: Health Insurance Bill SB90 Now Available Date: Thu, Mar 28, 2013 10:28 AM

FYI.

From: Bruce Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:34PM To: Todd Poage; Joseph Beckford; Timothy Stathis; Browder_Jim; Eugene Avey; Rob Picou; Jack Walsh; Scott Butterfield; Bob Crumley; Michael Johnson; Theresa Keel; Ronald Erickson; Duncan Ware; James Elliott; Bill Mcleod; Pete Lewis; Chris Reitan; Michael Byer; Angie Lunda; Lauren Burch; Scott Ballard; Glenn Gelbrich; Kevin Shipley; Larry Parker; Steve Atwater; Robert Boyle; Richard Carlson; Stewart McDonald; Brad Allen; Ty Mase; Gary Baldwin; Deena Paramo; Randy Hawk; Eric Gebhart; Vacant; Peggy Cowan; Norman Eck; Dan Blanton; Robert Thomason; Connie Newman; Steve Bradshaw; Jefferie Thielbar; Lauren Burch; David Piazza; David Herbert; Susan Sciabbarrasi; John Conwell; Jacob Jensen; Richard Rhodes; Rodny Schug; Lance Bowie; Kerry Boyd; Howard Diamond; Alex Russ·rn Subject: Health Insurance Bill SB90 Now Available

A health insurance bill has now been filled- 5890.

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Graff_Ed Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 10:29 AM To: School Board Subject: FW: Health Insurance Bill SB90 Now Available

FYL

From: Bruce Johnson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:34PM To: Todd Poage; Joseph Beckford; Timothy Stathis; Browder_Jim; Eugene Avey; Rob Picou; Jack Walsh; Scott Butterfield; Bob Crumley; Michael Johnson; Theresa Keel; Ronald Erickson; Duncan Ware; James Elliott; Bill Mcleod; Pete Lewis; Chris Reitan; Michael Byer; Angie Lunda; Lauren Burch; Scott Ballard; Glenn Gelbrich; Kevin Shipley; Larry Parker; Steve Atwater; Robert Boyle; Richard Carlson; Stewart McDonald; Brad Allen; Ty Mase; Gary Baldwin; Deena Paramo; Randy Hawk; Eric Gebhart; Vacant; Peggy Cowan; Norman Eck; Dan Blanton; Robert Thomason; Connie Newman; Steve Bradshaw; Jefferie Thielbar; Lauren Burch; David Piazza; David Herbert; Susan Sciabbarrasi; John Conwell; Jacob Jensen; Richard Rhodes; Rodny Schug; Lance Bowie; Kerry Boyd; Howard Diamond; Alex Russin Subject: Health Insurance Bill SB90 Now Available

A health insurance bill has now been filled-

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From: Browder)im Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 4:33 AM To: Graff_Ed Subject: FW: Health Insurance Bill 5890 Now Available

It might be good to share with the board and the next one I will forward if you did not get it. jiim from: Bruce Johnson [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:34PM To: Todd Poage; Joseph Beckford; Timothy Stathis; Browder_Jim; Eugene Avey; Rob Picou; Jack Walsh; Scott Butterfield; Bob Crumley; Michael Johnson; Theresa Keel; Ronald Erickson; Duncan Ware; James Elliott; Bill Mcleod; Pete Lewis; Chris Reitan; Michael Byer; Angie Lunda; Lauren Burch; Scott Ballard; Glenn Gelbrich; Kevin Shipley; Larry Parker; Steve Atwater; Robert Boyle; Richard Carlson; Stewart McDonald; Brad Allen; Ty Mase; Gary Baldwin; Deena Paramo; Randy Hawk; Eric Gebhart; Vacant; Peggy Cowan; Norman Eck; Dan Blanton; Robert Thomason; Connie Newman; Steve Bradshaw; Jefferie Thielbar; Lauren Burch; David Piazza; David Herbert; Susan Sciabbarrasi; John Conwell; Jacob Jensen; Richard Rhodes; Rodny Schug; Lance Bowie; Kerry Boyd; Howard Diamond; Alex Russin Subject: Health Insurance Bill SB90 Now Available

A health insurance bill has now been filled- SB90.

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Bruce Johnson Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:34 PM To: Todd Poage; Joseph Beckford; Timothy Stathis; Browder _Jim; Eugene Avey; Rob Picou; Jack Walsh; Scott Butterfield; Bob Crumley; Michael Johnson; Theresa Keel; Ronald Erickson; Duncan Ware; James Elliott; Bill Mcleod; Pete Lewis; Chris Reitan; Michael Byer; Angie Lunda; Lauren Burch; Scott Ballard; Glenn Gelbrich; Kevin Shipley; Larry Parker; Steve Atwater; Robert Boyle; Richard Carlson; Stewart McDonald; Brad Allen; Ty Mase; Gary Baldwin; Deena Paramo; Randy Hawk; Eric Gebhart; Vacant; Peggy Cowan; Norman Eck; Dan Blanton; Robert Thomason; Connie Newman; Steve Bradshaw; Jefferie Thielbar; Lauren Burch; David Piazza; David Herbert; Susan Sciabbarrasi; John Conwell; Jacob Jensen; Richard Rhodes; Rodny Schug; Lance Bowie; Kerry Boyd; Howard Diamond; Alex Russin Subject: Health Insurance Bill SB90 Now Available

A health insurance bill has now been filled- 5890.

1 Blake Vanessa

From: Bruce Johnson Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:34 PM To: Todd Poage; Joseph Beckford; Timothy Stathis; Browder_Jim; Eugene Avey; Rob Picou; Jack Walsh; Scott Butterfield; Bob Crumley; Michael Johnson; Theresa Keel; Ronald Erickson; Duncan Ware; James Elliott; Bill McLeod; Pete Lewis; Chris Reitan; Michael Byer; Angie Lunda; Lauren Burch; Scott Ballard; Glenn Gelbrich; Kevin Shipley; Larry Parker; Steve Atwater; Robert Boyle; Richard Carlson; Stewart McDonald; Brad Allen; Ty Mase; Gary Baldwin; Deena Paramo; Randy Hawk; Eric Gebhart; Vacant; Peggy Cowan; Norman Eck; Dan Blanton; Robert Thomason; Connie Newman; Steve Bradshaw; Jefferie Thiel bar; Lauren Burch; David Piazza; David Herbert; Susan Sciabbarrasi; John Conwell; Jacob Jensen; Richard Rhodes; Rodny Schug; Lance Bowie; Kerry Boyd; Howard Diamond; Alex Russin Subject: Health Insurance Bill SB90 Now Available

A health insurance bill has now been filled- SB90.

1 Blake Vanessa

From: AMY LUJAN Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 5:08 PM To: ALASBO ALASBO Subject: Health Insurance Bill SB90 Now Available

Thanks to all the school business officials who responded so quickly to the request for FY12 health insurance data! Amazingly we were able to collect data from all 53 school districts in about 72 hours. What a network! Let me know if you'd like a copy of the data set.

Senator Dunleavy's office filed the health insurance bill, SB90 today. You can find the bill here: http://www.iegis.state.ak.us/basis/aet bill.asp?biii=SB%20%2090&session=28

The bill has been referred to three committees: State Affairs, Education and Finance. I'd be interested in your feedback once you've reviewed the bill. I'll keep you posted on any hearings.

Amy Lujan Executive Director Alaska Association of School Business Officials (ALASBO) 3145 Pioneer Avenue Juneau, AK 99801 907-500-9086 907-723-7415 (cell) www.alasbo.ora