1. COMPENSATION
Each member of the Board of Education shall receive an amount not to exceed $3,000 per year, payable monthly, as compensation for services.
2. HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT
Each member of the Board of Education shall be eligible to participate in the District’s health insurance program during the term of service as a Board member. Board members may receive the District standard health insurance plan with coverage being the same benefit as a full-time certificated employee.
3. MEMBER EXPENSES
Mileage reimbursement related to travel for attendance at regional, state, or national conventions, conferences, and workshops shall be made at the current District per mile rate when attendance is authorized and deemed by the Board to be necessary or desirable in carrying out the educational functions of the District. Board members shall receive per diem as set forth by District policy for meals related to travel. Board members may submit an itemized account of other necessary travel expenses for Board approval. Such activities may not exceed 12 per year.
Board members shall also be compensated for necessary expenses incurred by them on behalf of the School District in the discharge of their duties as board members.
Utah Code Ann. § 53G-4-204 (5) (2018)
Utah Code Ann. § 53E-3-202 (2) (2018)
4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OR REVISING COMPENSATION SCHEDULES
Beginning on July 1, 2007, before adopting a new Board member compensation schedule or amending an existing schedule, the Board shall first hold a public hearing on the proposed compensation schedule or schedules at which all interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
In addition to satisfying the notice requirements for an open Board meeting, the Board shall also meet the specific notice requirements for a public hearing on Board member compensation (see Policy #???? Notice Requirements).
Utah Code Ann. 53G-4-204 (2), (3) (2018)
5. NON-MEMBER EXPENSES
The Board may not pay the travel expenses of spouses and other persons who have no responsibilities or duties to perform for the Board when they accompany Board members to Board-related activities.
Approved: 02/25/15