July 10

The Jordan board votes to:

Increase its pay to $12,000 annually (from $3,000).

Allow board members to take cash — about $17,000 a year — in lieu of health insurance.

Tie its future pay increases to the Consumer Price Index.

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Aug. 7

After a firestorm of protest from residents and teachers, the board votes to reconsider the compensation package.

Aug. 21

The board rescinds the decision to take cash in lieu of insurance and tying the salary to the Consumer Price Index to raise with inflation. What's left: the $9,000 raise and insurance coverage board members have had for years, if they want it.

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