Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Hopkins board discusses allegation about member's para pay; counsel and members find no evidence of wrongdoing
Summary
A public allegation that a board member exceeded the $20,000 legislative cap for dual employment was raised and discussed in open session; the member addressed the board, citing small overages tied to overtime, PD and retro pay, and legal counsel and a review by board members found no evidence of intentional violation or conflict of interest.
The Hopkins School Board opened a community-requested discussion March 17 about allegations that a board member's dual employment compensation as a paraprofessional exceeded the statutory cap for board members who work for their districts.
The individual at the center of the matter — speaking in open session at the board's request — said she has worked as a paraprofessional for five years and has attempted to remain within the legislative cap that allows dual-employment…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
