Board debates board‑member stipend policy, requests staff cost analysis
Board members debated draft policy BHDs on stipends and reimbursements, weighing two options: include stipend amounts in the district budget (opt‑out model) or approve stipends annually by board resolution. The board favored budgeting the stipend but asked staff for a clean draft and financial implications at the May work session.
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Gresham‑Barlow School District board members spent substantial time on April 23 discussing a proposed update to policy BHDs on board‑member stipends and reimbursements. Staff framed two legally permitted options under Oregon law: (1) include stipend amounts in the district budget so members are automatically eligible and may opt out, or (2) require an annual board resolution to approve stipend amounts each fiscal year.
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