9270 — Conflict Of Interest (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 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
This policy, last revised May 12, 2026, establishes ethical standards requiring board members and designated district officials to avoid conflicts of interest when making decisions. Officials cannot participate in decisions affecting their personal, family, or financial interests. Board members must abstain from voting on personnel matters uniquely affecting relatives (parents, grandparents, children, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and in-laws). They must disclose campaign contributions over $500 from parties involved in district proceedings and cannot vote on those matters. All designated officials must file annual financial disclosure forms (Form 700). The district maintains a conflict of interest code identifying which positions must disclose financial interests. When conflicts exist, officials must publicly disclose them, leave the room during discussions, and not vote. These requirements ensure decisions serve the district and public interest rather than personal gain.
What this means for your family
This policy helps ensure board decisions about budgets, contracts, and personnel serve students and the community rather than board members' personal interests. It promotes transparency and ethical governance, which affects how district resources are allocated and spent. Parents can trust that major decisions—from vendor contracts to employee hiring—are made based on what's best for schools, not personal relationships or financial gain.
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.