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Portland board votes to pay monthly stipends to current and future directors under new state law
Summary
Portland Public Schools board voted to implement monthly stipends for current and future board members under HB 2753, approving seven zone‑specific resolutions with recusal of the affected director on each vote. Directors said the stipend will expand access to service.
The Portland Public Schools board voted Oct. 14 to authorize monthly stipends for current and future board directors under state law (House Bill 2753), a step board members described as making governance more accessible.
What the board approved: The board adopted separate resolutions — one per director zone — authorizing a stipend of up to $500 per month (Resolutions 7,189 through 7,195). Because board members cannot vote to pay themselves, each roll call required…
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