Reed Union School District Board Governance Team Handbook February 2026
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 handbook outlines the structure and operating procedures for the Reed Union School District Board of Trustees. It includes contact information for all three schools (Reed Elementary, Bel Aire Elementary, and Del Mar Middle School) and district office staff. The document defines the district's mission to challenge each student to reach their fullest potential and describes the five qualities students should develop: motivated learner, creative problem solver, effective communicator, engaged citizen, and balanced individual. It details the roles of board officers (President, Vice President, Clerk, and Secretary), governance team responsibilities including setting district direction and ensuring accountability, and establishes protocols for board conduct such as maintaining confidentiality, arriving prepared to meetings, and handling public complaints appropriately.
What this means for your family
This handbook shows families how the school board operates and who to contact with questions or concerns. It explains the proper chain of communication: contact teachers first, then principals, then district staff. The document also outlines the district's educational goals for students and confirms board members may visit schools. Families can reference this to understand board roles and district leadership structure.
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.