9220 — Governing Board Elections (BB)
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, last revised October 8, 2024, governs how Reed Union School District school board members are elected. To serve on the board, candidates must be 18+, California residents, registered voters living in the district, and not convicted of disqualifying offenses. District employees elected to the board must resign before being sworn in. The district pays for candidate statements (200 words max) in voter pamphlets. Board elections may be consolidated with county or statewide elections. If voter turnout drops 25% compared to previous statewide elections, the district must consolidate with statewide elections. Board members can be recalled through a petition process. All candidates must follow campaign finance laws and cannot use public money for campaigns. Tie votes are decided by drawing lots.
What this means for your family
This policy ensures parents and community members understand who can run for school board and how elections work. It determines who makes decisions affecting your child's education, school programs, and district budgets. When elections are consolidated with larger elections, more parents typically vote. The policy requires transparency in candidate statements and campaign spending, helping families make informed choices about school board leadership.
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.