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PolicyOctober 18, 2022

Policy on Not Reimbursing Employees for Damaged Personal Property

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 to know all the lingo to understand what they're legally entitled to as taxpayers, and how to access it.

📄Original PolicyPolicy on Not Reimbursing Employees for Damaged Personal Property
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The translation

In plain English

What this document actually says

This is a school board policy stating that Reed Union School District will not reimburse employees for their personal property (like phones, laptops, clothing, etc.) that is stolen, damaged, or destroyed while being used for work-related purposes. The policy was originally adopted in September 2005 and last revised in October 2022. It is currently in draft status. The policy references California Education Code sections related to property damage liability and reimbursement, as well as the district's risk management and insurance policies. This is a clear statement that employees use personal items at their own risk.

What this means for your family

This policy does not directly impact students or families. It is an internal employment policy that affects district staff members who choose to use their personal belongings (like computers, phones, or other equipment) for work purposes. Staff members should understand they won't be reimbursed if those items are damaged or stolen at work.

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.