Declaration of Need for Emergency Teacher Permits for 2026-27 School Year
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 state-required form that Reed Union School District must file with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to request emergency teaching permits for the 2026-27 school year. The district must certify to the state that it conducted a diligent search for fully credentialed teachers but could not find enough qualified candidates for certain positions. The form requires the school board to approve this declaration at a public meeting (not as part of a consent calendar), and lists various types of emergency permits the district anticipates needing, including positions for special education, English learners, subject-specific teachers, and other specialized roles. The district must also document its recruitment efforts and participation in teacher preparation programs.
What this means for your family
This document allows the district to hire teachers who don't yet have full credentials when fully qualified teachers cannot be found. While the district prioritizes hiring fully credentialed teachers, emergency permits ensure classrooms are staffed. Teachers on emergency permits are working toward full certification and receive support. This helps maintain appropriate staffing levels in your child's school.
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.