Columbia School District offsetting insurance with $600K

Couey tells concerned teachers that insurance is next year’s top priority.

Mickey Garrett, reading a prepared statement for the Columbia Teachers Association, requested the Columbia County School District increase transparency when it comes to employees’ take home pay. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Mickey Garrett, reading a prepared statement for the Columbia Teachers Association, requested the Columbia County School District increase transparency when it comes to employees’ take home pay. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

The Columbia County School Board is providing $600,000 to help its employees with rising insurance costs.

Two weeks ago, when the board was initially scheduled to discuss the issue, Superintendent Keit…