3291 — Soliciting Funds (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.
The original isn't embedded here yet.
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 ↗.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This policy, last reviewed in May 2005, establishes that all fundraising activities conducted in the name of Reed Union School District or its schools must receive Board of Trustees approval before proceeding. This includes any solicitations requesting contributions from teachers or students. The policy emphasizes that participation in any approved fundraising must be completely voluntary, and the district cannot grant special privileges or treatment that distinguishes between those who contribute and those who don't. Fundraising activities cannot disrupt classroom instruction or school operations. Additionally, if any business wants to use the district's name for promotional advertising, they must obtain Board approval in advance. The Superintendent then determines whether school newsletters like Hip Pocket can be used for promotional advertising.
What this means for your family
Families can be confident that all school fundraising is officially approved and voluntary—no child receives special treatment based on whether their family contributes. Fundraisers won't interrupt classroom learning time. If you see the district's name used in business advertising or promotions, the Board has reviewed and approved it. You cannot be pressured to donate to any school fundraising activity.
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.