4112.23 — Special Education Staff (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, adopted in August 2005, authorizes the Reed Union School District Board of Trustees to hire certificated resource specialists to serve students with special education needs. Resource specialists are trained teachers who provide specialized instruction and support to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), often in mainstream classroom settings. The policy requires that the resource specialist program be directed by a fully qualified, properly credentialed resource specialist as defined by California law. It references state education codes that specify maximum caseloads for different types of special education staff and notes that additional caseload guidelines may be included in the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) plan. The policy ensures the district employs appropriately qualified personnel to deliver legally required special education services to eligible students, their families, and school staff.
What this means for your family
If your child receives special education services, this policy ensures they're taught by properly credentialed resource specialists. Resource specialists provide individualized support to help students with IEPs succeed in general education classrooms. The policy also establishes caseload limits to ensure specialists aren't overextended, which affects the quality of support your child receives. Parents can expect qualified professionals working with their children's IEP teams.
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.