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New Kent board debates using unused member stipends for scholarships, athletics and training
Summary
Board members discussed how to allocate the board’s annual professional development allotment — proposals included a per-member stipend, a discretionary travel fund, scholarships for students and donations to athletics; no final appropriation was adopted, and administration was asked to review legalities and return with options.
Board members on May 19 discussed options for spending the school board’s annual allotment for member professional development and related discretionary funds, including a proposal to use unused funds for student scholarships and athletic donations.
The board’s finance summary shows a total annual allotment commonly used for conference fees, BoardDocs, meals and incidental costs. One board member proposed $750 per member for…
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