2025-26 Budget Overview for Parents: Where Reed's Money Comes From and Goes
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.
In plain English
What this document actually says
Reed Union School District expects $31 million in total revenue for 2025-26, with $22.8 million from the state's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), $6 million from local sources, $2 million from other state funds, and $235,000 from federal funds. The district will spend $33.1 million total, creating a deficit year. Of the LCFF funds, $163,410 is designated for high-needs students (English learners, low-income, and foster youth). The district plans to spend $372,773 on services for high-needs students—more than double the minimum requirement—primarily on afterschool tutoring and counseling. Most of the budget ($32.4 million) covers employee salaries, benefits, instructional supplies, and operating costs not specifically listed in the district's LCAP plan.
What this means for your family
The district is spending more than it receives this year, which may affect future budgets. High-needs students will receive extra support through afterschool tutoring and counseling services. Most funding goes to teacher and staff salaries, classroom supplies, and daily operations. The budget shows the district prioritizes supporting struggling students while maintaining regular instruction and services for all children.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.