Professional Standards and Code of Conduct for All District Employees
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 establishes professional conduct expectations for all Reed Union School District employees, volunteers, and contractors. It defines inappropriate conduct including endangering students, harassment, substance abuse, misuse of confidential information, and inappropriate student relationships. The policy requires employees to report misconduct immediately, with failure to report subject to discipline. Employees who violate standards face disciplinary action and potential reporting to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The policy prohibits retaliation against those who report misconduct. Parents must be notified annually about employee conduct standards regarding student interactions, and these standards must be posted on district websites. Originally adopted August 16, 2005, last revised October 18, 2022.
What this means for your family
This policy protects your children by setting clear behavioral expectations for all adults working in district schools. Employees must report any inappropriate conduct they witness, creating safer learning environments. You'll receive annual information about these standards and can report concerns without fear of retaliation. The policy ensures employees maintain professionalism, protect student confidentiality, and prioritize your child's safety and well-being.
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.