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Board Divided Over Voluntary Benefits Contract | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette Parish School Board erupts in debate over its voluntary benefits contract, as board member Jeremy Hidalgo pushes for competitive bidding to cut costs, clashing with President Hannah Smith Mason who defends the current provider. Despite a blind RFP process and Hub International scoring lowest among three vendors, the insurance committee voted to renew Hub — only to be overridden when Hidalgo tried to fast-track Gallagher, the district’s healthcare consultant, into the role. Retirees raised red flags over potential conflicts of interest, while Gallagher promised major savings. In the…
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