Rules for School Board Members Attending Meetings Remotely or Virtually
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 when and how school board members can participate in board meetings remotely instead of in person. It covers three main scenarios: traditional remote attendance (requiring public access to the board member's location), remote attendance as a disability accommodation, and remote attendance for 'just cause' reasons like illness, caregiving needs, or emergencies (limited to 2 meetings per year starting July 2026). The policy also addresses remote meetings during declared emergencies. All remote meetings require roll call votes, public access via audio/video platforms, and disclosure of other adults present at the remote board member's location. At least a quorum must attend in person from one physical location within district boundaries.
What this means for your family
This policy determines when families can attend board meetings only online versus in person. It ensures families can still watch meetings, ask questions, and make public comments whether board members attend remotely or in person. During emergencies, all meetings may be held virtually with call-in or video options for public participation.
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.