You are correct that this is a recurring problem with the Board and not unique to Lakey's tenure. Her predecessor (Milton Mathews) seemed to accept Board dysfunction as an inherent part of CA and just roll with it while Lakey is assertively trying to make a positive change in the community and keep the Board's BS from rolling down hill to the rest of the staff.

I don't have a history beyond ~2018 but unfortunately, the problem definitely isn't limited to this Board. Even with different Board members there have been issues with micromanagement, lack of understanding of the Board's proper role, and lack of strategic vision. The problem perpetuates itself because most residents take incorrectly assume that CA functions effectively, the often toxic nature of the Board discourages people from volunteering to serve, and because the Board has a self perpetuating culture of dysfunction. Unless you change those things, this will continue to happen.

I don't think its fair to call the Board corrupt though. Its not like they are embezzling money or getting any substantial material benefit (they do get free CA memberships) from their current course of action. They are mostly just old people looking to get "credit" for serving the community that they legit love and are upset with a person that is more interested in making changes for the better than stroking their ego.