Gresham-Barlow board debates optional stipends for directors, asks staff to research legal limits

Mar 12, 2026

Directors discussed a draft policy allowing optional monthly stipends for board members, citing equity and recruitment benefits but expressing concern about taking dollars from classrooms. Staff will research retroactivity and statutory limits and bring options to a future work session or the April business meeting.

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Gresham — The Gresham-Barlow School District board discussed a draft policy on board stipends at its March 12 work session, weighing whether to offer optional monthly payments that directors could accept or decline.

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