BB 9250 — REMUNERATION, REIMBURSEMENT, AND OTHER BENEFITS

BB 9250(a)
Bylaws of the Board

REMUNERATION, REIMBURSEMENT, AND OTHER BENEFITS

Remuneration

Each member of the Board of Education shall be provided monthly compensation of
$2,000, less any amounts deducted for meeting absences which are not excused by the
Board (Education Code 35120).

Board members are not required to accept the monthly compensation.

On an annual basis, the Board may amend this bylaw to increase the compensation of
Board members beyond the limit delineated in Education Code 35120 in an amount not
to exceed five percent based on the present monthly rate of compensation. Any increase
made pursuant to this section shall be effective upon approval by the Board (Education
Code 35120)

A member who is absent from a Board meeting shall not receive a pro rata monthly
compensation for that meeting unless the Board finds, via resolution, that at the time of
the Board meeting the Board member was absent due to the need to perform services
for the District, illness, jury duty, or a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board.
(Education Code 35120)

Student Board members shall receive no compensation for meetings attended.
(Education Code 35012)

(cf. 9150 - Student Board Members)

Reimbursement of Expenses

The District shall reimburse individual Board members for actual and necessary expenses
incurred when performing authorized services for the District, including services directed
by the Board. The timelines and procedures for reimbursement shall be the same as
those established for District personnel and at the same rate of reimbursement.
(Education Code 31560, 35044; Government Code 8314)

All other expenses including personal expenses shall be the responsibility of individual
Board members and shall not be paid or reimbursed by the District. (Government Code
8314)
(cf. 1160 - Political Processes)
(cf. 3100 - Budget)
(cf. 3350 - Travel and Conference Expense)
(cf. 3513.1 – Use and Reimbursement of Cellular Phones)
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REMUNERATION, REIMBURSEMENT, AND OTHER BENEFITS (cont.)

Authorized purposes may include, but are not limited to, attendance at educational
seminars or conferences designed to improve Board members' skills and knowledge;
participation in regional, state, or national organizations whose activities affect the
District's interests; attendance at District or community events; and meetings with state
or federal officials on issues of community concern.

Personal expenses include, but are not limited to, the personal portion of any trip, tips or
gratuities, alcohol, entertainment, laundry, expenses of any family member who is
accompanying the Board member on district-related business, personal use of an
automobile, and personal losses and traffic violation fees incurred while on District
business.

Any Board member with questions regarding the propriety of a particular type of expense
should be resolved by the Superintendent or designee before the expense is incurred.

(cf. 3350 - Travel and Conference Expense)

Credit Cards

Board members may use district-issued credit cards while on official District business,
and consistent with the limits established for District personnel. Personal expenses shall
not be charged on a district-issued credit card, even if the Board member intends to
subsequently reimburse the District for the personal charges.

Benefits for Board Members

Board members may participate in the health and welfare benefits program provided for
District employees as permitted by law. (Government Code 53201, 53205, 53208.5)

(cf. 4154/4254/4354 - Health and Welfare Benefits)

However, health and welfare benefits for Board members shall be no greater than that
received by the District's non-safety employees with the most generous schedule of
benefits. (Government Code 53208.5)

The District shall pay the premiums required for Board members electing to participate in
the District health and welfare benefits program to the same extent that it pays for District
employees.

Health and welfare benefits provided to Board members shall be extended at the same
level to their spouse/registered domestic partner and to their eligible dependent children
as specified in law and the health plan. (Family Code 297.5; Government Code 53205.1)
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REMUNERATION, REIMBURSEMENT, AND OTHER BENEFITS (cont.)

Health and Welfare Benefits for Former Board Members

Former Board members, and former Board member’s spouse/registered domestic partner
and eligible dependent children, may participate in the health and welfare program
provided for District employees under the conditions specified below (only as permitted
by law).

Health and welfare benefits for former Board members shall be no greater than that
received by District non-safety employees with the most generous schedule of benefits.
(Government Code 53208.5)

Because the District did not pay health and welfare benefits for retired Board members
before January 1, 1994, any former member leaving the Board after at least one term of
office may participate in the health and welfare benefits program at his/her own expense
if coverage is in effect at the time of retirement. (Government Code 53201)

Health and welfare benefits provided to a former Board member shall be extended, at
his/her expense and at the same level, to his/her spouse/registered domestic partner and
eligible dependent children as specified in law and the health plan.

Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
33050-33053 General waiver authority
33362-33363 Reimbursement of expenses for attendance at workshops
35012 Board members; number, election and term
35044 Payment of traveling expenses of representatives of board
35120 Compensation for services as member of governing board
35172 Promotional activities
44038 Cash deposits for transportation purchased on credit
FAMILY CODE
297-297.5 Rights, protections and benefits under law; registered domestic partners
GOVERNMENT CODE
8314 Use of public resources
20322 Elective officers; election to become member
20420-20445 Membership in Public Employees' Retirement System; definition of safety employees
53200-53209 Group insurance
54952.3 Simultaneous or serial meetings; announcement of compensation
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
1373 Health services plan, coverage for dependent children
INSURANCE CODE
10277-10278 Group and individual health insurance, coverage for dependent children
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 26
403 Tax-sheltered annuities
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
18011 Right to maintain existing health coverage
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 26
1.403(b)-2 Tax-sheltered annuities, definition of employee
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REMUNERATION, REIMBURSEMENT, AND OTHER BENEFITS (cont.)
COURT DECISIONS
Thorning v. Hollister School District, (1992) 11 Cal.App.4th 1598
Board of Education of the Palo Alto Unified School District v. Superior Court of Santa Clara County,
(1979) 93 Cal.App.3d 578
ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
91 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 37 (2008)
83 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 124 (2000)

Management Resources:
INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS
Sample Expense and Use of Public Resources Policy Statement, January 2006
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans (403(b) Plans) for Employees of Public Schools and Certain Tax-Exempt
Organizations, Publication 571, rev. February 2013
WEBSITES
California School Boards Association: www.csba.org
Institute for Local Government: www.ca-ilg.org
Internal Revenue Service: www.irs.gov
Public Employees' Retirement System: www.calpers.ca.gov

Chino Valley Unified School District
Bylaw adopted: February 1, 1996
Revised: January 7, 1999
Revised: May 20, 1999
Revised: July 17, 2003
Revised: December 8, 2011
Revised: November 21, 2013
Revised: May 7, 2026