Board Member Conflict of Interest Rules and Ethics Policy
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 policy establishes ethical standards requiring board members, district employees, and designated officials to avoid conflicts of interest when making decisions. Key requirements include: filing annual financial disclosure forms (Form 700), abstaining from decisions affecting relatives within the third degree (parents, grandparents, children, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and similar in-laws), and disclosing campaign contributions over $500 from parties involved in district contracts or decisions. Board members cannot accept contributions over $500 from anyone with business before the district during proceedings and for 12 months after. The district must maintain a conflict of interest code identifying positions required to file disclosures. Violations can be cured by returning prohibited contributions within 30 days.
What this means for your family
This policy helps ensure board members and district officials make decisions in the best interest of students and families rather than personal financial gain. It prevents situations where personal relationships or campaign donations could influence hiring, contracts, or educational programs. The transparency requirements mean families can trust that district decisions prioritize student needs over private interests.
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.