2120 — Superintendent Recruitment And Selection (BP)
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.
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What this document actually says
This policy, last revised April 14, 2026, establishes how the Reed Union School District Board selects and hires a new Superintendent. The Board must create a comprehensive search process that considers district needs, desired qualifications, salary range, and whether to search locally or nationally. The Board may hire a professional search firm but retains final decision-making authority. Key requirements include: interviewing candidates in closed session, potentially visiting finalists' current workplaces, and ensuring the candidate holds valid California teaching and administrative credentials (though credential requirements can be waived). The Board cannot hire anyone whose credential was revoked or who was convicted within five years of specific felonies including bribery, embezzlement, or theft of public money. The process must follow legal requirements for confidentiality and equal opportunity. The Board may appoint an interim superintendent during vacancies.
What this means for your family
This policy directly affects families because the Superintendent leads the entire district and shapes educational programs, budget priorities, and school culture. When the Board searches for a new Superintendent, families may have opportunities to provide input on desired qualities and priorities. The policy ensures the district hires qualified, ethical leadership through credential requirements and criminal background restrictions, which protects students and maintains educational quality.
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.