Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-26-4-7

Sec. 7. (a) The governing body of a school corporation by resolution has the power to pay each member of the governing body a reasonable amount for service as a member.  Except as provided in IC 20-25-3-3, an amount paid to a member under this subsection may include not more than the following:

(b) If the members of the governing body are totally comprised of appointed members, the appointive authority under IC 20-23-4-28(e) shall approve the per diem rate allowable under subsection (a)(2) before the governing body may make the payments.

(c) To make a valid approval under subsection (b), the appointive authority must approve the per diem rate with the same endorsement required under IC 20-23-4-28(f) to make the appointment of the member.