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Board asks for future policy on immigration‑related legal fees after vote to approve bills
Summary
Board member Debbra Sweat asked the board to clarify whether the district pays for employees' green‑card legal fees; Dr. Woods said the contract was under $2,500 and already obligated, and the board approved the bills.
Board Member Debbra Sweat asked for a future agenda item clarifying the district's responsibility regarding green‑card legal fees for employees and requested that payment for a specific contract be held until the board discussed policy. Ms. Sweat asked whether the district should pay for such services; she asked the board to outline what the district will and will not cover.
Superintendent Dr. Woods responded that the contract in question was under $2,500, that he had the authority to enter into contracts below that threshold, and that the work had been completed so the district was obligated to pay. After discussion the board approved the bills and treasurer's report (item 4b) on a motion by Katie Johnston and seconded by Niki Pettit; the motion carried (6‑0, 1 absent). Ms. Sweat indicated she would like the topic to return as a future agenda item for policy clarification.
