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Attorney warns board that approving stipends could create conflict; policy adoption may await legislative fix
Summary
An online attorney told the board that while a policy enabling stipends can be adopted, approving a stipend payment now risks an Oregon Ethics Commission conflict-of-interest finding. The attorney described options including referring a stipend to voters, applying a stipend to future board members, or waiting for legislative clarification.
During policy discussion and first readings, an attorney who joined the meeting remotely advised the board that adopting a policy that allows stipends is legally different from approving stipends to be paid immediately. The attorney said a house bill had authorized school board stipends of up to $500 per month, but the Oregon Ethics Commission has taken the position that voting to…
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