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MS SB2314

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Effective July 1, 2017, school board member compensation changes from a per diem of $67 per meeting (maximum 36 meetings annually) or fixed annual salary of $2,400 to a salary based on student enrollment
  • School board salaries calculated at 25 cents per enrolled student for the period October 1 through September 30, with minimum annual salary of $2,400 regardless of enrollment
  • School board members missing 20% or more of meetings during a calendar year (except for required military duty) must reimburse the district the proportionate portion of salary corresponding to missed meetings
  • Local school board presidents must submit annual reports to the State Board of Education by February 1 identifying any members who missed 20% or more of meetings in the preceding calendar year
  • School board members remain ineligible for state employee group insurance, retirement benefits, or other fringe benefits, but continue to receive reimbursement for necessary expenses and mileage

Legislative Description

Local school board members; prescribe salary scale based upon school district student enrollment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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