9320.1 — Remote Meetings and Attendance (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 bylaw, adopted May 12, 2026, establishes rules for when and how school board members can attend meetings remotely rather than in person. Board members can participate remotely in three ways: (1) Traditional method—requiring their location be publicly accessible and posted on the agenda; (2) As a disability accommodation—allowing private participation with visual technology; (3) For "just cause" (childcare, illness, travel, emergency)—limited to twice per year, requiring audio/video participation and disclosure of adults present at their location. During declared emergencies, the entire board can meet remotely without location disclosure requirements. All remote meetings require roll call votes, public access via phone or video, and real-time comment opportunities. At least a quorum must normally attend from a single physical district location unless emergency provisions apply.
What this means for your family
This policy ensures parents can still watch board meetings and make public comments even when board members participate remotely. Families can access meetings via phone or video platforms during emergencies, remote attendance situations, or when individual members join virtually. This maintains transparency and public participation rights regardless of how board members attend, ensuring community voices are heard on decisions affecting students and schools.
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.