Board Policy for Recruiting and Hiring a New Superintendent
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 policy outlines how the Reed Union School District Board recruits and selects a new Superintendent when a vacancy occurs. The Board is responsible for the entire hiring process, including defining district needs, setting qualifications, determining salary range, deciding whether to hire internal or external candidates, and conducting interviews in closed session. The policy allows the Board to hire professional search consultants but retains final decision-making authority. It requires the Superintendent to hold valid teaching and administrative credentials and prohibits hiring anyone convicted of specific felonies within five years. The Board must approve the final contract in open session, though negotiations occur in closed session.
What this means for your family
This policy ensures the Board follows a thorough, transparent process when hiring a new Superintendent—the district's top leadership position. A well-qualified Superintendent directly affects school quality, staff performance, and educational programs for all students. The policy allows community involvement in the selection process and requires credentials verification, helping ensure strong leadership for Reed Union schools.
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.