Second Interim Budget Report for 2024-25 School Year
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 report updates Reed Union School District's financial status as of January 31, 2025, covering July through January activity. The district recommends a "Positive Certification," meaning it can meet financial obligations for the current year and next two years. Total revenue is projected at $30.0 million (unchanged from 1st Interim), while expenditures increased by $411,000 to $30.9 million, primarily due to legal settlements, PG&E costs, and special education transportation. The ending fund balance is projected at $13.8 million. Revenue sources include $21.6 million in property taxes, $2.6 million in parcel taxes, and $1.5 million from the Foundation for Reed Schools. The forecast extends through 2026-27, showing steady enrollment-driven revenue growth of 3-4% annually.
What this means for your family
The district remains financially stable and can meet all obligations. Increased spending on legal settlements, utilities, and special education transportation services reduced reserves slightly but won't affect classroom programs. The district maintains healthy reserves (23% board-designated plus 4% state-required). Property tax and parcel tax revenues continue supporting small class sizes and programs families value. No program cuts are anticipated through 2026-27.
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.