Policy on Education for American Indian Students and Title VI Programs
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 Reed Union School District supports American Indian students' educational needs. Adopted September 19, 2023, it establishes requirements for culturally relevant curriculum about local tribes, tracking achievement gaps, and providing support services. The district may form a California Indian Education Task Force with local tribes to develop curriculum and address achievement gaps. For students from federally recognized tribes, the district offers Title VI programs using federal funding, including language programs, cultural activities, family literacy, career preparation, and dropout prevention. A committee of parents and tribal representatives must approve Title VI programs. The district will monitor American Indian student outcomes including attendance, test scores, graduation rates, and suspension/expulsion rates.
What this means for your family
If your child is American Indian, this policy ensures they receive culturally relevant curriculum about local tribal history and culture. Students struggling academically can access extra support like tutoring, counseling, and before/after-school programs. Families from federally recognized tribes can participate in Title VI programs offering language preservation, cultural activities, college/career preparation, and family literacy services. Parents serve on committees that help design these programs.
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.