Trustee asks to study maximum board-member reimbursement, citing equity concerns

At the meeting a governing board member requested that the board consider a future agenda item to review district limits on board-member reimbursement and whether the current reimbursement amounts inhibit people with lower incomes from serving.

"I would like to request an item that talks about what the maximum school board member reimbursement can be in the district of ourselves," said Dr. Luis, identified in the transcript as a board member. He said the request was motivated by concerns about financial accessibility for people "who don't have as much income," naming equity for those who would serve.

The request was entered as a future-agenda suggestion; no formal study or staff directive was recorded in the meeting minutes. The board did not take action at the meeting to set or change reimbursement levels; the item was stated as a request for a future agenda discussion.