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Policy

3270 — Sale And Disposal Of Books, Equipment And Supplies (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 to know all the lingo to understand what they're legally entitled to as taxpayers, and how to access it.

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The district publishes through its board portal, which often points to a whole policy folder or meeting agenda rather than this one document. Rather than send you digging, I'll add the exact source the moment I can link it directly. The plain-English summary below is drawn faithfully from that original.

Looking for it now? You can browse the district's board portal at reedschools.org / SIMBLI ↗.

The translation

In plain English

What this document actually says

This policy, last revised September 13, 2022, governs how Reed Union School District sells, donates, or disposes of outdated books, equipment, and supplies. The Board must declare items unusable or obsolete before disposal. Items valued at $2,500 or less can be sold without bidding if all Board members present agree. Items worth less than the cost of selling can be donated to charity or discarded. Instructional materials are considered obsolete if replaced by newer editions, not aligned with academic standards, or have no future educational value. Materials cannot be sold or donated if they contain outdated information, stereotyping content, or are damaged beyond repair. Special procedures apply to federally-funded equipment to ensure maximum return. The Board approves all sale prices and terms.

What this means for your family

This ensures your children receive current, accurate instructional materials aligned with modern academic standards. Outdated or damaged textbooks and equipment are regularly removed from classrooms. When the district sells used items, those funds return to the budget for educational purposes. Materials containing stereotypes or inaccurate information are disposed of rather than redistributed, protecting educational quality both within and outside the district.

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.