At [23:40] on the YouTube version of the October 8, 2024 board meeting, the board addresses Item 8.1 (Policy Revision Proposal) Policy BID - Board Member Compensation and Expenses.
The Superintendent said that the Policy BID "has been updated" to reflect changes discussed at a Special-Called Board Meeting. I suspect what she meant to say was what they were going to look at would be the proposed change to the Policy.
Be sure to go to Board Policy BE and learn how "Board Meetings" are defined. When you read BE closely, it gives examples of Meetings but does not define them.
Is the Board trying to get trustees paid for planning meetings? committee meetings? These are not defined as Meetings.
The trustees are being paid well for Meetings. Six trustees each earn $384 per board meeting and the chair receives $480 per board meeting. Most months have two meetings; some have more. Plus expenses. Last night's meeting cost the District $2,784.00. Did the taxpayers get their money's worth?
Item 8.2 on the Agenda was Board Self Evaluation Summary. Trustee and Vice Chair Porter presented a summary of key findings. You can hear this at [25:09] on the YouTube recording.
Areas for Improvement
"The Board could be more mission-focused and effective in carrying out its duties." Well, duh!
"There are concerns about trust among members and the overall climate could be improved."
Recommendations
"Define the roles of the Board and the Superintendent more clearly."
"Address trust issues and create a more positive and inclusive environment to improve the overall climate."
Action Steps
Board development and coaching.
Amazing! No questions or comments from any of the board members. Were they listening? Did they understand what Niki read? Do they agree? Disagree? Care?
To be continued.
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