Board approves stepped pay increase for trustees after contentious debate

Mar 13, 2026

After a lengthy governance discussion, the board approved an eight-year step plan raising member pay from $500 gradually toward the $1,200 statutory cap; trustees split 3-2 over timing and a requested self-evaluation policy.

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The Cabrillo Unified School District board voted March 12 to adopt a stepped board-compensation schedule authorized under AB 1390, approving a phased increase that would begin at $500 per month and rise by $100 annually until reaching the statutory maximum of $1,200 per month.

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