360: Should school board members in Colorado be paid? Bill would allow compensation for hours worked Should school board members in Colorado be paid? and last updated 2021-04-30 08:59:09-04 Editor's Note: Denver7 360 stories explore multiple sides of the topics that matter most to Coloradans, bringing in different perspectives so you can make up your own mind about the issues. To comment on this or other 360 stories, email us at 360@TheDenverChannel.com. See more 360 stories here. Each of Coloradoâs 178 school districts is governed by a board of directors. They spend hundreds of hours each year setting budgets, making hiring decisions and, during the pandemic, deciding when it was safe for students to be in school. But theyâre not paid for any of this work.