PolicyNovember 15, 2022

Employee Professional Standards and Code of Conduct 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.

The translation

In plain English

What this document actually says

This policy establishes professional behavior standards for all Reed Union School District employees. It defines inappropriate conduct including violence, harassment, inappropriate relationships with students, substance use, misuse of confidential information, and inappropriate use of district resources. The policy requires employees to report misconduct they observe and prohibits retaliation against those who report violations. Employees who violate these standards face disciplinary action and potential reports to law enforcement or the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The policy also mandates that portions addressing adult-student interactions be shared with families annually and posted on district websites. Originally adopted August 16, 2005, last revised November 15, 2022.

What this means for your family

This policy protects your child's safety by setting clear boundaries for how school employees should interact with students and behave professionally. You'll receive information each school year about these standards. The district is required to investigate any misconduct reports and take disciplinary action when needed. You can report concerns about employee behavior without fear of retaliation.

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.