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Trustee pay and equity debated as board explores raising stipends
Summary
Board members discussed updating trustee compensation to broaden participation, citing a statutory update and equity concerns; members agreed to study options and timing but did not enact a change at the meeting.
Board members opened a discussion about trustee compensation after recent statutory changes updated limits for board pay. Several members argued that increasing stipends would make service feasible for people who cannot afford the current low compensation and would expand participation.
One member framed the case as an equity issue: "La diferencia entre 300 dólares y 1200 es muy grande, dejaría que más personas participaran," and several members said they supported raising the stipend to the maximum allowable amount but wanted to avoid timing raises immediately before an election. No formal vote occurred; board members asked staff to return with options and budget impacts for consideration.
