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Los Altos trustees update compensation bylaw to align with AB1390, citing equity and candidate access
Summary
The board updated Board Bylaw 9250 to align trustee compensation with AB1390 ranges, with trustees saying the change helps reduce financial barriers for prospective candidates while staying within the ADA‑based guidance.
The Los Altos School District Board of Trustees approved updates to Board Bylaw 9250 (remuneration, reimbursement and other benefits) to align trustee compensation with Assembly Bill 1390 (AB1390).
Trustees discussed the ADA‑based ranges in AB1390 and said the board did not select the maximum allowable compensation for districts of their size. Several trustees framed the change as an equity measure intended to reduce financial barriers for people considering service on the board: one trustee said increasing compensation "levels the playing field in terms of who can serve" while also emphasizing that trustees do their work for civic reasons beyond pay.
The motion to approve the bylaw updates passed unanimously.
Context AB1390 revised compensation guidance for elected trustees statewide; local boards adjust bylaw language and specific amounts based on district size, ADA and policy choices. The board indicated the update falls within the state‑prescribed ranges and is not the maximum amount allowed for larger districts.
