7214 — General Obligation Bonds (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 a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This regulation (last reviewed September 16, 2019) governs how Reed Union School District manages general obligation bonds—money borrowed through voter-approved measures to build or renovate school facilities. Key requirements include: ensuring proper election notices and ballot procedures, certifying election results to the county, and requesting bond sales through the county board of supervisors. Most importantly, when voters approve bonds with a 55% majority, the Board must appoint an independent Citizens Oversight Committee within 60 days. This committee must have at least 7 members (including business representatives, senior citizens, taxpayers, and parents) who serve unpaid two-year terms. The committee ensures bond money is spent only on facilities—not teacher salaries or operating costs—and issues public reports at least annually. All committee meetings are open to the public.
What this means for your family
When you vote to approve school construction bonds, this policy ensures independent community oversight of how that money is spent. A citizens committee (including parents like you) monitors that bond funds go only toward building, renovating, or equipping school facilities—never toward salaries or day-to-day expenses. The committee's reports are public and posted online, giving you transparency on major capital projects that directly affect your child's school buildings and learning environment.
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.