Options for Live Streaming School Board Meetings to the Public
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 proposal presents three options for live streaming school board meetings, ranging from basic to professional quality. Option 1 uses a simple wide-angle camera for $400-600. Option 2 recommends a Logitech Rally Bar system with auto-framing for $4,000-5,000. Option 3 offers broadcast-quality production with multiple AI tracking cameras for $5,000-7,000. All options require staff time for setup and audio post-production (2-3 hours per meeting). The IT department recommends Option 2 for short-term implementation and Option 3 for long-term goals. Most other Marin County school districts use basic Zoom or YouTube streaming, with Novato being the exception using professional equipment.
What this means for your family
This proposal will make it easier for families to watch school board meetings from home if they cannot attend in person. Families will be able to see discussions about school policies, budgets, and decisions that affect their children's education. The quality of video and audio will depend on which option the board chooses, with better options providing clearer viewing but costing more taxpayer dollars.
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.