1/27/26 - Azusa Unified School District Board Meeting/Governance Workshop

The Azusa Unified School District Board held a governance workshop on January 27, 2026, focusing primarily on board governance practices, roles, and responsibilities during an election year. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the potential increase of board member stipends in accordance with AB1390, which allows for higher stipends based on district enrollment. The board expressed consensus to bring a formal agenda item to the February 10 meeting to consider raising stipends to the new maximum of $1,200 per month, up from the current $240. The discussion included considerations of budget impact and the importance of attracting diverse candidates. Additionally, the board reviewed and proposed updates to the governance handbook, including clarifications on communication protocols between board members and the superintendent, agenda item procedures, meeting attendance expectations, and conduct during election years. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the stipend increase could have future budgetary implications.