Q Can a school district structure a principal’s salary so that they would receive greater pay than other principals in the district if their school has a higher number of students qualified for free and reduced lunch? Also, may a district provide additional pay to teachers who agree to stay for five consecutive years at a school that has a higher number of students qualified for free and reduced lunch?

A Under its ”home rule” authority, a school board may use National School Lunch Program data in setting salaries for principals and teachers as long as the school board complies with applicable federal laws and regulations. (Attorney General’s Opinion to Treadway, April 1, 2013)