Human Resources Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, June 19, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Agreement for Technical Services with DeGroot Management Services, Inc. (DMS) to Perform Unemployment Cost Control Services (Human Resources Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is self insured for Unemployment Compensation Insurance (UCI), a state-mandated program that requires employers to pay either insurance premiums or the actual cost of unemployment claims to the state. In an effort to mitigate the UCI costs, HCPS contracts with DMS services which include verification of the accuracy of unemployment benefit charges assessed against HCPS, representation of HCPS at unemployment hearings, training of staff as needed, and production of management reports. As a result of these services, HCPS has continued to reduce its number of unemployment claims. This agreement is for the period of July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019. Year                    Claims Paid            Claims Saved by HCPS 2012-2013           $1,216,081.50       $   558,924.47 2013-2014           $   785,071.50       $   427,341.51 2014-2015           $1,213,738.99       $   643,062.99 2015-2016           $     97,556.23       $   337,719.53 2016-2017           $   164,951.66       $   513,347.85 2017-2018           $     99,763.51       $   366,362.19                                  Total Savings:  $ 2,846,758.54
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Continuously improve processes and systems • Establish a strong foundation of financial stewardship • Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety: student, employee, visitor, facility, transportation, and health
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds in the amount of $18,500 will be available in the 2018/2019 divisional budget, effective July 1, 2018.  For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 9999.
EVALUATION
Quarterly reviews are conducted by the Department of Employee Benefits and Insurance to evaluate Claims Paid and Claims Saved reports.
SUBMITTED BY:  Tracy Schatzberg, Ed.D., SHRM-CP

Marie E. Whelan, Ed.D.		Gretchen Saunders
Interim Chief Human Resources Officer (813) 840-7328		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
		C 6.15
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180619_886 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.15