Trustees debate whether higher stipends would diversify board; no conclusive study found
Trustees argued higher stipends could make service feasible for those with caregiving or work constraints, but one member noted there is not a single study proving a stipend-diversity link; the board asked staff to provide impact tables instead of relying solely on anecdotes.
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Several trustees said modest stipend increases could broaden who can serve by reducing the need for supplemental paid work. "It would be a nice contribution to my family, rather than getting that 2nd job," one trustee said, arguing the stipend makes service feasible for some prospective candidates.
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