The Board of Education shall provide health insurance to eligible staff members in accordance with the plan described in the District's Health Insurance Plan known as Novi Community Schools Cafeteria Plan.

Those employees who have coverage through the employer of a working spouse may waive the District's health insurance coverage. Those staff members who waive the insurance may be paid additional compensation with the understanding that this additional compensation is subject to FICA and Federal, State, and local income tax. The waiver must be in writing and be accompanied by evidence of other health insurance coverage.

Staff members may either waive insurance coverage or revoke a previous waiver on an annual basis and in accordance with the procedure described in the plan.