Conflict of Interest Code Policy for District Officials and Board Members
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 establishes the district's Conflict of Interest Code, as required by California's Political Reform Act. It identifies which positions must file annual financial disclosure forms (Form 700) and what they must disclose. Three disclosure categories are defined: Category 1 requires full disclosure of real property and business interests; Category 2 applies to department managers disclosing interests related to their specific department; Category 3 applies to those managing public investments. Positions covered include Board members, Superintendent, Assistant/Associate Superintendents, Purchasing Agent, Directors, and Principals. The code also establishes a case-by-case process for determining which consultants must file disclosures. The policy was last revised December 2024.
What this means for your family
This policy promotes transparency and prevents conflicts of interest by requiring district officials to publicly disclose their financial interests. This helps ensure that decisions about contracts, vendors, real estate, and district spending are made in the best interest of students and the community, not personal financial gain. The disclosure forms are public records available for families to review.
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.