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The Virginia Beach School Board held a special meeting on Wednesday to address a significant increase in health insurance premiums for school employees — which is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. VB school leaders discuss health insurance hike for staff

School superintendent Dr. Donald Robertson said he was not informed of the finalized future rates until the end of July. Employees were informed about the insurance premium hike on Aug. 7, with increases ranging from $33 to over $200 per paycheck. When News 3 asked Robertson if more could have been done to prepare employees for this increase, he said "with hindsight, that wasn't enough."

On the other hand, Heather Sipe of the Virginia Beach E

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