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Board approves booster‑funded stipends for extracurricular positions; trustees raise equity and sustainability concerns
Summary
Trustees approved two stipend positions funded by booster clubs after debate over fairness, oversight and long‑term funding; administration said booster funds must be deposited with the district and cover salary plus fringe benefits.
The Lexington‑Richland School District Five board on Sept. 8 approved two personnel items funded by booster clubs, after a discussion in which trustees raised equity, oversight and long‑term sustainability concerns.
An earlier amendment moved two employment items from the executive‑session exhibit to open consideration; trustees then approved line item 19 (Read to Succeed tutoring) and line item 18 (booster‑funded extracurricular positions) separately. Board member Miss Huddle moved the amendment to make items public;…
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