4117.5 — Termination Agreements (AR)
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 4117.5 governs termination agreements with district employees (adopted September 2019). Key requirements: When an employee has a termination settlement, the Superintendent must inform prospective employers that an agreement exists and can only provide information allowed by that agreement. Cash settlements are capped at the employee's monthly salary multiplied by remaining contract months (maximum 18 months) - this is a ceiling, not a target. Non-cash items are limited to health benefits, which can continue for up to 18 months or until the employee finds new work. Settlement agreements with superintendents or chief officers must be made publicly available upon request. These rules are mandated by California Government Code.
What this means for your family
This policy protects district finances by capping termination payouts and limiting benefits, potentially saving taxpayer dollars. It ensures transparency by requiring public disclosure of superintendent settlements. While it doesn't directly affect daily classroom instruction, it influences how the district manages personnel costs and budget resources that could otherwise support student programs and services.
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.