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Prince Edward board approves raise to $500 monthly for members; extra pay for chair and vice chair
Summary
The school board voted to raise member pay to $500 per month (about $6,000 annually) beginning July 1, and approved an additional $1,500 annually for the chair and half that amount for the vice chair.
The Prince Edward County School Board voted to increase monthly compensation for board members to $500, effective July 1, raising the annual amount to $6,000. The board also approved an additional $1,500 annually for the chair (an extra $125 per month) and half that for the vice chair (an extra $62.50 per month).
Board members said the adjustment was made to align more closely with neighboring jurisdictions; one member cited Amelia County as a comparison point. The salary change was proposed, discussed and approved by voice vote during the meeting. Several members discussed whether additional compensation for the chair and vice chair should be added; motions were made and passed to grant the chair an additional $1,500 per year and to provide half that amount to the vice chair.
Board members said the change will appear in paychecks beginning July 1. The board discussed issuing a press release to notify the public and asked staff to provide historical context on when prior increases occurred.
No formal objections were recorded in the public portion of the meeting; motions were carried by voice vote.
