Conflict of Interest Code and Financial Disclosure Requirements for District Officials
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 is a formal resolution adopting the district's Conflict of Interest Code, as required by California's Political Reform Act. It identifies which district officials must publicly disclose their financial interests to prevent conflicts of interest in decision-making. The code incorporates state regulations and lists three disclosure categories with different requirements. Category 1 applies to board members, superintendent, and assistant superintendents (covering real property and business interests). Category 2 applies to directors and principals (covering contractors and suppliers related to their departments). Category 3 applies to those managing public investments. All designated officials must file Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interest) annually. The code also establishes a process for determining which consultants must file disclosures based on their decision-making authority.
What this means for your family
This policy ensures transparency and accountability in district leadership by requiring officials to publicly disclose financial interests that could influence decisions about contracts, property, or district spending. It helps prevent conflicts of interest when officials make decisions about vendors, real estate, or services that could affect your child's school, ensuring decisions are made in students' best interests rather than personal 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.