2026-27 School Year Budget Proposal for Board Adoption
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
This document presents Reed Union School District's proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year, totaling $33.5 million in revenue and $34.7 million in expenses. The district expects 1,064 students, with five Pre-K classrooms and six kindergarten classrooms. Key funding sources include $23.7 million in property taxes (up 4%), $2.7 million from the parcel tax (up 3%), and $1.75 million from the Foundation for Reed Schools. Staff will receive a 3% salary increase for union employees and 2.5% for non-union staff. The budget includes a projected $1.2 million decrease in fund balance but maintains required reserves. It also covers the transition to a new financial software system (Frontline Escape) and projects finances through 2028-29.
What this means for your family
This budget maintains current programs and staffing levels while investing in employee compensation. The Foundation for Reed Schools continues funding specialist programs at $1.75 million. Class sizes remain stable with the addition of one kindergarten classroom. Property taxes and parcel taxes will increase as projected, but no new taxes are proposed. The district maintains healthy financial reserves to ensure program stability.
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.