Insurance & Benefits
Welcome to the School Board of Highlands County benefits website.
Insurance & Benefits Clerks
- Karen Lepera (863) 471-5669
- Tammy Mortensen (863) 471-5609
Blue Cross Blue Shield On-Site Rep
- Melissa Horton (863) 417-5552
~ Benefits, Pricing & Eligibility Rules ~
Included Benefits
- Direct Deposit
- Employee Health/Prescription Insurance
- Employee Dental Insurance
- Term Life Insurance: $20,000
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Florida Retirement (www.myfrs.com)
- Sick Leave: 1 day per month
- Personal Leave: 6 days per year (from sick leave)
- Vacation Leave: 12 month employees
Optional Benefits
- Retiree Benefits
- Family Plan - Health Insurance
- Family Plan - Dental Insurance
- Additional Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Vision Program
- Tax Sheltered Annuities
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Sick Leave Transfer Program
