3320 — Claims And Actions Against The District (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
Policy 3320 (last revised May 13, 2025) establishes how people can file claims for money or damages against Reed Union School District. If someone believes the district owes them money or caused injury/damage, they must submit a written claim before filing a lawsuit. Key deadlines: claims for injury or property damage must be filed within 6 months; other claims within 1 year. The claim must include specific information (claimant's name, date/place of incident, description of injury/damage, amount if under $10,000). The Board has 45 days to accept, reject, or settle claims. The Superintendent can settle claims up to $50,000. Late claims may be accepted under certain circumstances (minor, incapacitated, mistake). The district will work with its insurance provider on all claims. This policy follows California's Government Claims Act.
What this means for your family
For families: If your child is injured at school or you believe the district damaged your property, you must file a written claim within 6 months—not just call or email. Missing this deadline could prevent you from suing later. The claim form must include specific details about what happened. The district has 45 days to respond. This protects taxpayer money while ensuring legitimate claims are addressed.
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.