Merced trustees split over using AB 1390 to raise board stipends
Trustees debated Assembly Bill 1390, which raises the statutory ceiling for board stipends; some called it inappropriate while employees remain underpaid, others said the opt‑in stipend can make trustee service accessible to more residents.
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Merced — Trustees spent an extended portion of their June 23 meeting debating Assembly Bill 1390, a state law effective Jan. 1, 2026 that raises the ceiling for school board stipends based on district average daily attendance.
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