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449 RUSD documents — budgets, audits, curriculum reports, policy packets, and more — with plain-English summaries and family impact notes. Every source is the original official text.
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6152 — Class Assignment (BP)
This policy, last revised June 13, 2023, establishes how Reed Union School District assigns students to classes and teachers. The principal considers multiple factors when making p…
For families: Parents can share information about their child to help with class placement, including teacher requests, but the distri…
6159.1 — Procedural Safeguards And Complaints For Special Education (BP)
Last Updated: September 13, 2022 This policy ensures students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and that parents have rights in educational decis…
For families: For Families: If your child has a disability, you have legal rights to participate in their education decisions. You'll …
Local Control and Accountability Plan Indicator Progress Report
This document reports Reed Union School District's progress on state-required Local Indicators, which are local measures of district performance. The district reports meeting all f…
For families: This confirms that your child's school has fully credentialed teachers, sufficient textbooks and materials aligned to cu…
2025-26 Youth Truth Survey Results and School Action Plans
This document presents results from the 2025-26 Youth Truth surveys completed by students, families, and staff across Reed Union School District's three schools (Reed Elementary, B…
For families: Each school is taking specific steps based on survey feedback. Reed will hold quarterly principal chats and improve comm…
Enrollment and Staffing Projections for 2026-27 School Year
This presentation by Chief Business Official Dr. Chris J. Kim was delivered to the school board on May 8, 2026, covering projected student enrollment numbers and anticipated staffi…
For families: This presentation helps families understand how many students are expected to attend Reed schools next year and how many…
Quarterly Report on School Facilities and Staffing Complaints (January-March 2026)
This is a state-required quarterly report documenting any complaints filed about textbooks, teacher assignments, or facility conditions at Reed Union schools between January 1 and …
For families: Good news for families: No complaints were filed this quarter about textbooks, teacher qualifications, or school buildin…
2026-27 School Year Enrollment and Staffing Projections Presentation
This presentation from April 14, 2026 provides enrollment projections and staffing plans for the 2026-27 school year. Presented by Dr. Chris Kim, the Chief Business Official, it li…
For families: This presentation helps families understand how many students are expected at Reed schools next year and how the distric…
2025-26 Youth Truth Survey Results for Students, Families, and Staff
This report presents results from the 2025-26 Youth Truth surveys completed by students, families, and staff across all three RUSD schools (Reed Elementary, Bel Aire Elementary, an…
For families: Survey results reveal your child's school experience across engagement, relationships, and academic challenge. Significa…
Bel Aire Elementary School Accessibility Assessment Report
This is a preliminary accessibility assessment of Bel Aire Elementary School conducted by AVELAR consultants in December 2025. The report evaluates whether the school complies with…
For families: This assessment ensures all students, including those with disabilities, can access Bel Aire's programs and facilities. …
Food Service Program Update and Participation Results November 2025
This presentation updates the board on the district's food service program for 2025-26. The district switched from The LunchMaster to Dee's Organics, a Marin County vendor selected…
For families: Your child has access to free breakfast and lunch daily through a new local vendor, Dee's Organics. Families report high…
Survey Results on Proposed 2026 School Facilities Bond Measure
This survey of Reed Union School District voters was conducted October 29 - November 16, 2025 to gauge support for a potential bond measure. After hearing information about the mea…
For families: If approved, this bond would fund facility improvements including repairing leaky roofs, removing mold, updating electri…
School Board Meeting Minutes from August 19, 2025
These are official minutes from the Reed Union School District Board of Trustees meeting held on August 19, 2025. The board discussed back-to-school preparations including summer m…
For families: Families should know that class sizes in 4th and 5th grade at Bel Aire are larger this year, and the board is considerin…
After-School Tutoring Program Agreement Between District and The Ranch for 2025-26
This is a one-year contract (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) between Reed Union School District and The Ranch recreation department to run after-school tutoring programs at all three…
For families: This program provides affordable after-school tutoring at all three schools during the school year. Socio-economically d…
Contract for Community Survey About Potential School Bond Measure
This is a contract between Reed Union School District and FM3 Research to conduct a community survey about a possible bond measure for the November 2026 ballot. The survey will int…
For families: This survey will help district leaders understand community support for a potential school bond measure in November 2026…
2025-26 School Enrollment Numbers and Teacher Staffing Plan
This document shows student enrollment and teacher staffing projections for the 2025-26 school year across all three Reed Union schools, compared to current 2024-25 numbers. Reed E…
For families: Class sizes will remain relatively stable next year, with most elementary classes having 18-22 students. Reed Elementary…
Youth Truth Survey Results: Student, Family, and Staff Feedback March 2025
This report presents results from the annual Youth Truth surveys completed by students (grades 3-8), families, and staff across all three RUSD schools in 2024-25. The surveys measu…
For families: This survey gives your voice direct input into school improvements. Results show schools are responding to past feedback…
2025 School Board Leadership Roles and Committee Assignments
This document outlines the Reed Union School District Board of Trustees' leadership structure and committee assignments for 2025, approved December 16, 2024. Sherry Wangenheim serv…
For families: This shows which board members families can contact about specific topics like academics, school facilities, student wel…
Spanish Language Program Task Force Action Plan 2023-24
This action plan documents the work of the Spanish Task Force, a group of board members, administrators, teachers, parents, and students who met from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 to ev…
For families: This plan will affect how your child learns Spanish throughout their time in Reed schools. Changes may include more cons…
9124 — Attorney (BB)
Last Updated: November 14, 2023 This policy allows the Reed Union School District Board to hire attorneys to provide legal advice and representation. The district can hire law firm…
For families: This policy doesn't directly affect individual students or classroom instruction. However, it impacts district finances …
3280 — Sale Or Lease Of District-Owned Real Property (AR)
This administrative regulation, last reviewed in August 2022, establishes how Reed Union School District handles surplus (unused) school property. It creates an advisory committee …
For families: This policy gives parents a voice when the district considers selling or leasing unused school buildings or land. A pare…
0420 — School Plans/Site Councils (AR)
This administrative regulation, adopted in October 2004, establishes how School Site Councils operate in Reed Union schools. These councils are required for participation in state …
For families: Parents can serve on their child's School Site Council to help decide how state and federal program funds are spent to i…
3514 — Environmental Safety (BP)
Policy 3514: Environmental Safety (Adopted September 13, 2022) requires the Reed Union School District to maintain safe and healthy school environments for students, staff, and com…
For families: This policy directly protects your child's health at school by ensuring safe air, water, and food, and proper handling o…
0510 — School Accountability Report Card (BP)
This policy, last revised December 16, 2024, requires the Reed Union School District to publish an annual School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for each school by February 1st. …
For families: Parents receive an annual report card for their child's school each February with information about school performance, …
2000 — Concepts And Roles (BP)
This policy, last revised September 13, 2022, defines the roles and working relationship between the Reed Union School District Board and Superintendent. It establishes that the Su…
For families: This policy establishes clear accountability for district leadership, ensuring your child's education is managed by qual…
1700 — Relations Between Private Industry And The Schools (BP)
This policy, last revised September 13, 2022, governs how Reed Union School District partners with local businesses and private companies. The Board encourages business involvement…
For families: This policy can bring additional resources to your child's school, including volunteers, mentors, donated materials, and…
5111.16 — Residency For Homeless Children (AR)
This administrative regulation, last reviewed in December 2004, establishes how homeless children can prove they live within the Reed Union School District to enroll in schools. Ho…
For families: If your family is experiencing homelessness, your children have the right to enroll in Reed Union schools immediately wi…
2110 — Superintendent Responsibilities And Duties (BP)
This policy, last revised September 13, 2022, defines the Superintendent's role as the district's chief executive officer. The Superintendent implements all Board decisions, manage…
For families: This policy ensures there's clear leadership accountability in the district. The Superintendent is responsible for imple…
2140 — Evaluation Of The Superintendent (BP)
Last Updated: January 16, 2018 This policy establishes how the Board of Trustees evaluates the Superintendent's performance. The Board must conduct a formal annual evaluation to as…
For families: This policy doesn't directly affect individual students or families. However, it ensures the district superintendent—who…
4100 — Certificated Personnel (BP)
This policy, last revised in October 2022, establishes the district's framework for managing certificated personnel (teachers and other employees requiring teaching credentials). I…
For families: This policy ensures your child's teachers are regularly evaluated and held to clear performance standards. It promotes c…
4112.1 — Contracts (AR)
This administrative regulation, last revised January 14, 2020, governs employment contracts and reemployment notices for Reed Union School District teachers and certificated staff.…
For families: This policy ensures the district knows which teachers are returning each year, helping maintain staffing stability in yo…
4112.9 — Employee Notifications (BP)
Policy 4112.9: Employee Notifications was adopted on October 14, 2025. This policy requires the district to provide clear written communications to all employees about important wo…
For families: This policy primarily affects district employees rather than students or families directly. However, it ensures that tea…
4117.4 — Dismissal (AR)
This administrative regulation, last reviewed in August 2005, establishes the rules for dismissing Reed Union School District employees. Permanent (tenured) employees can only be d…
For families: This policy ensures teacher employment decisions follow legal standards, which affects classroom stability and instructo…
4118 — Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action (BP)
This policy, last revised June 4, 2024, outlines how Reed Union School District handles employee discipline, suspension, and dismissal. The Board expects all staff to perform satis…
For families: This policy ensures your children are taught and supervised by qualified, professional staff who meet district standards…
5000 — Concepts And Roles (BP)
This foundational policy, last revised in October 2022, establishes the school board's core commitments to students. It requires the board to maintain safe, positive schools and pr…
For families: This policy ensures your child has the right to a safe, discrimination-free learning environment. You'll receive clear i…
5111 — Admission (BP)
This policy, last updated June 6, 2023, establishes how students enroll in Reed Union School District schools. The district must verify a child's age, residence, and immunization s…
For families: Your family's immigration status cannot prevent your child from enrolling. The district will not ask about citizenship o…
5111.1 — District Residency (BP)
This policy, last revised August 18, 2020, establishes that students must live within Reed Union School District boundaries to attend district schools. Students prove residency at …
For families: Your child can only attend Reed schools if you live within district boundaries or qualify for an exception. You'll need …
5111.11 — Residency Of Students With Caregiver (AR)
This administrative regulation, adopted December 14, 2004, allows students to enroll in Reed Union School District if they live with a caregiver (not their parent/guardian) within …
For families: If your child lives with a caregiver (like a grandparent or other adult) within district boundaries, they can attend Ree…
5112.1 — Exemptions From Attendance (BP)
This policy establishes that all students ages 6-18 must attend school full-time, but allows the Superintendent to grant exemptions in specific situations permitted by California l…
For families: Your child ages 6-18 must attend school unless they qualify for a legal exemption (such as private schooling, medical ne…
5117.31 — Interdistrict Attendance For Children Of District Employees (BP)
This policy, last revised April 16, 2024, allows children of Reed Union School District employees who live outside district boundaries to attend district schools. Eligibility requi…
For families: If you work full-time for Reed Union but live outside the district, your children may attend district schools without ye…
5119 — Students Expelled From Other Districts (BP)
Last Updated: October 18, 2022 This policy governs when Reed Union can enroll students expelled from other school districts. Key Rules: - Students expelled for the most serious off…
For families: For families: If your child was expelled from another district, Reed Union may or may not accept them depending on the o…
5121 — Grades/Evaluation Of Student Achievement (BP)
This policy, last revised November 12, 2019, establishes how teachers grade student work in Reed Union schools. Grades must be based solely on academic performance and mastery of c…
For families: Your child's grades will reflect only their academic understanding and mastery of course material, not attendance, effor…
5126 — Awards For Achievement (AR)
This administrative regulation, adopted May 13, 2024, authorizes Reed Union School District to publicly recognize students for outstanding achievement in academics, arts, extracurr…
For families: Your child may receive public recognition and awards for achievements in academics, arts, sports, community service, or …
7210 — Facilities Financing (BP)
This policy, last revised June 6, 2023, outlines how Reed Union School District can finance the construction, expansion, or modernization of school facilities. The Board commits to…
For families: This policy affects how your family pays for school facilities through property taxes, parcel taxes, or developer fees. …
How the School Board Will Evaluate the Superintendent in 2025-26
This document outlines the process and timeline for evaluating the Superintendent's performance starting in 2025. The evaluation will be based on yearly shared goals developed from…
For families: This evaluation process helps ensure the Superintendent is meeting district goals that directly affect students. Because…
9130 — Board Committees (BB)
Note: This appears to be Policy 9310 (Board Policies), not 9130 (Board Committees) as indicated in the header. This bylaw, last revised February 9, 2021, establishes how the Reed U…
For families: This policy ensures families have input when the district creates or changes rules affecting their children. It requires…
5113.2 — Work Permits (AR)
This administrative regulation, last reviewed September 16, 2019, establishes procedures for issuing work permits to students. Parents/guardians must submit a written request befor…
For families: If your middle school student wants to work, you must submit a written request to the district. The school will monitor …
Support Policy for Students with Parents in the Military
This draft policy establishes how Reed Union School District will support children of military families who face unique challenges due to frequent moves and parental deployments. T…
For families: If your family is connected to military service, this policy ensures smoother transitions when moving to or from Reed Un…
Migrant Education Program Services and Support Policy (Draft)
This draft policy outlines Reed Union School District's commitment to serving students from migrant families who move frequently for agricultural or fishing work. The district will…
For families: If your family moves frequently for seasonal work, your child qualifies for extra academic support and services through …
Draft Policy on Using Artificial Intelligence in Schools and Classrooms
This draft policy establishes guidelines for how Reed Union School District will use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in schools. The policy is built on nine core principles: AI …
For families: This policy will govern how AI tools are used in your child's classroom and schoolwork. It aims to ensure AI enhances le…
Appeal Form for Homeless Student Enrollment and School Placement Decisions
This is a template form that Reed Union School District uses to formally notify parents/guardians or unaccompanied homeless youth when the district makes decisions about a homeless…
For families: If your family is experiencing homelessness and disagrees with a district decision about your child's school enrollment …
Dispute Form for Homeless Student Enrollment Decisions
This is a form that parents, guardians, or students can use to appeal decisions about enrollment, school selection, or eligibility for homeless students in Reed Union School Distri…
For families: If your child is experiencing homelessness and you disagree with a district decision about where they can enroll or whet…
District Technology Plan Policy - How Schools Use Technology and AI
This policy establishes how Reed Union School District will use technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. Originally adopted in 2004 and last revised in 2016, it requ…
For families: This policy shapes how your child uses technology and AI at school. It ensures all students have equal access to technol…
Student Immunization Requirements Policy for School Enrollment
This policy outlines Reed Union School District's immunization requirements for student enrollment. All students entering district schools for the first time, starting preschool/ch…
For families: Your child must have all required vaccinations to attend Reed Union schools, preschool, or advance to 7th grade. You'll …
Artificial Intelligence Use Policy for Students and Staff
This policy establishes guidelines for how Reed Union School District will use artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. Adopted June 1, 2025, it outlines nine core principles: AI s…
For families: Your child may use AI tools for personalized learning experiences, but teachers will continue leading instruction. The d…
School Board Closed Session Rules and Transparency Requirements
This bylaw establishes when and how the Reed Union School Board can meet in closed (private) sessions while maintaining transparency. The Board can only meet privately for specific…
For families: This policy ensures families know when the Board discusses private matters and why. If your child faces disciplinary act…