Additional Services
Practical labor relations and HR support, working alongside your board counsel.
Collective Negotiations Support — Support for your board's negotiations committee on successor agreements, from setting parameters through tentative agreement and ratification. For at-the-table negotiations, we can refer districts to trusted partner negotiators we work with closely.
Impasse, Mediation & Factfinding Support — Preparation of the board's position and economic evidence for New Jersey's school-district impasse procedures through PERC: mediation, factfinding, and super conciliation.
Contract Administration & Review — Clause-by-clause review of your agreement to flag ambiguous or costly language, plus quick-reference guides that help administrators apply the contract consistently.
Grievance Handling & Arbitration Preparation — Help responding at each grievance step, and organized chronologies, documents, and exhibits to support board counsel in arbitration.
PERC Matters Support — Help understanding negotiability and unfair-practice exposure, and factual documentation to support board counsel in PERC proceedings.
Discipline & Workplace Investigations — Support for fair, well-documented investigations and progressive discipline consistent with your contract and board policy.
Tenure & TEACHNJ HR Guidance — HR process support on tenure timelines, evaluation documentation, increment withholdings, non-renewals, and reduction-in-force planning.
Board & Administrator Training — Practical workshops on salary guides and costing, the board's role in negotiations, and contract administration.
Interim HR / Labor Relations Coverage — Part-time or interim support during a vacancy or capacity gap, with a clear scope and transition plan.
LEMSNJ is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. Legal matters — including PERC litigation, arbitration advocacy, tenure charges, and statutory interpretation — should be directed to your board counsel. LEMSNJ works alongside counsel to provide analysis, preparation, and documentation.
Side-by-side proposal costing gives your board a fast, clear basis for decisions. (Illustrative sample.)
SEHBP Impact Analysis
See what the 2027 health premium increase means for your budget and your bargaining table.
On January 1, 2027, School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) premiums for active employees rise 34.4%.
That total combines a 32.4% increase in medical premiums and a 45.5% increase in prescription drug premiums. The School Employees' Health Benefits Commission approved the 2027 rates on September 25, 2026.
For many districts, this is now one of the biggest numbers in the budget. It will show up at the bargaining table too.
Our SEHBP Impact Analysis turns that headline number into clear figures for your district, so your team can plan with confidence.
What the analysis delivers
Budget impact. The added 2027 premium cost for your district, by plan and coverage tier, based on your own enrollment.
Employee contributions. How Chapter 78 contributions apply to your staff, and where salary-based contributions under Chapter 44 apply. You'll see the net cost to the district and the net change in take-home pay by salary band.
Salary guide and negotiations interplay. How health costs interact with guide movement and settlement options, so you can see the full cost of each scenario side by side.
A board-ready summary. A short, plain-language brief for your superintendent, business office, and board finance committee.
How it works
Reach out. Tell us about your district and your plans.
Share your data. We'll send a simple list: enrollment by plan and tier, your current guide, and staff placement.
Get your analysis. We deliver within 5 business days.
Pricing
By quote. Every district's plan mix is different, so we tailor each analysis to yours.
Prefer email? Write to us at info@lemsnj.com.
Source: New Jersey Division of Pensions & Benefits / Aon, School Employees' Health Benefits Program, Plan Year 2027 Rate Setting Recommendation Analysis, As Approved on September 25, 2026 (nj.gov). Figures are for Local Education Active employees, as a total of medical and prescription. Rates vary by plan.
This information is for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. LEMSNJ provides financial and operational analysis, not legal services. Please consult your board attorney about your district's specific situation.