Authorization to Use Special State Tax Funds for Teacher Salaries 2026-27
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.
Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This resolution authorizes Reed Union School District to spend $205,604 in Education Protection Account (EPA) funds for the 2026-27 school year. EPA funds come from Proposition 30, a 2012 voter-approved measure that temporarily increased sales and income taxes to support schools. State law requires districts to publicly decide how to spend these funds, prohibits using them for administrator salaries or administrative costs, and mandates annual reporting on spending. The district plans to use all $205,604 for certificated (teacher) salaries and benefits for classroom instruction across all schools. This spending plan was approved by the Board of Trustees at a public meeting on June 8, 2026.
What this means for your family
These state funds help pay teacher salaries for classroom instruction, supporting direct teaching services for students. The $205,604 supplements the district's general budget to maintain teaching staff. Since the funds cannot be used for administrative costs, all money goes directly to supporting classroom teachers who work with students daily.
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.