9223 — Filling Vacancies (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 November 12, 2024) establishes how Reed Union School District fills empty seats on the Governing Board. A vacancy can occur through death, resignation, recall, moving out of the district, extended absence (over 60 days without approval), felony conviction, or other specified reasons. When a vacancy happens, the Board must act within 60 days by either calling a special election or making a provisional appointment. If voters submit a petition within 30 days of an appointment, a special election must be held instead. Appointees serve only until the next regular election. Special timing rules apply: vacancies within four months of term end require no action, while those occurring 130+ days before an election trigger a special election. The district must publicly post notices of all vacancies and appointments in three locations, online, and in newspapers.
What this means for your family
This policy ensures community representation on the school board even when members leave unexpectedly. Parents and voters can petition for a special election if they disagree with the Board's appointment choice, giving families a voice in board composition. Board stability affects decision-making on budgets, policies, and programs that directly impact students' education. The policy doesn't directly change classroom instruction or individual student 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.