0144.1 - COMPENSATION

School Board members shall receive a basic compensation of to be determined by Board resolution, not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the lowest starting salary of a teacher employed by the School Corporation, as well as a per diem in an amount stipulated by a Board resolution acted upon at the annual organizational meeting. The stipulated per diem amount shall not exceed the rate approved for members of the Board of Commissioners of the Indianapolis Public Schools. Expenses of a Board member shall be reimbursed when incurred in the performance of duties and functions authorized by the Board and accompanied by an original or a copy of the receipt and/or approved State Board of Accounts forms.

The following guidelines have been established by the Board to ensure appropriate and proper reimbursement of expenses for Board members.

1. Reimbursement for mileage shall not exceed the current rate established for Corporation employees.
2. Attendance at Board-approved conferences should be at the location closest to the Corporation.
3. When attending a Board-approved conference, all fees, parking, mileage, meals, and lodging shall be reimbursed.
4. No entertainment expenses or purchases of alcoholic beverages are reimbursable.
5. A voucher detailing the amount and nature of each expense shall be submitted to the Board for approval after the expenses have been incurred.

Revised 7/1/03
Revised 8/8/23

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