Code of Ethics for Classified School Employees (Draft Policy)
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 is a draft professional standards policy establishing a Code of Ethics for classified (non-teaching) school employees in Reed Union School District. Based on the California School Employees' Association guidelines, it outlines nine core ethical commitments including maintaining integrity, showing courtesy to students and families, adapting to changing conditions, supporting fellow employees, and upholding citizenship obligations. The policy references numerous state and federal laws governing professional conduct, student safety, records privacy, and employee behavior. It connects to over 50 related district policies covering topics from harassment prevention to staff development to child abuse reporting.
What this means for your family
This policy sets clear expectations for how non-teaching staff (office workers, custodians, aides, food service workers, etc.) should behave professionally around students and families. It ensures staff maintain appropriate conduct, protect student privacy, and create safe learning environments. Families can expect courteous, ethical interactions with all school employees, not just teachers.
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.