Student Suspension and Expulsion Rules and Due Process Policy
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 the rules and procedures for student suspension and expulsion in Reed Union School District. It outlines when students can be suspended or expelled, what behaviors warrant discipline, and the process that must be followed. Key provisions include: suspension can only be used after other correction methods fail (except for serious offenses); students cannot be suspended for disruption or willful defiance except by teachers; the Board must expel students for specific serious offenses like possessing firearms or selling drugs; all students receive due process rights including hearings and appeals; and the district must track and report suspension/expulsion data annually, broken down by student groups to identify any disparities. The policy was originally adopted in 2004 and last revised December 16, 2024.
What this means for your family
This policy protects your child's right to education while maintaining school safety. Before suspension, schools must try other ways to correct behavior (except for serious violations). Your child cannot be suspended just for being disruptive or defiant. If facing suspension or expulsion, your family has the right to notices, hearings, and appeals. The district tracks discipline data to ensure all student groups are treated fairly.
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.