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Board discusses first reading of policy to permit member stipends; questions on ORS limits and optics
Summary
Trustees held a first reading of a policy that would permit future resolutions to provide stipends to board members, debated conflict‑of‑interest procedures and opt‑out/donation approaches, and discussed ORS 332.018 sub 3 limits (historically $500/month; chair estimated a CPI‑adjusted $531.45).
The Hermiston SD 8 board conducted a first reading of proposed policy language that would allow the district to provide board member stipends (in addition to existing reimbursements). The policy would not set an amount but would permit annual resolutions, adopted as part of the budget process, to set stipend levels subject to statutory limits.
Board members repeatedly declared potential conflicts of interest and…
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