District Policy on Educational Support and Rights for Foster Youth
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 Reed Union School District's commitment to supporting foster youth who face unique barriers to academic success. The district must provide full educational access, assign a liaison to help with enrollment and transfers, and ensure placement decisions serve students' best interests. Staff including principals and registrars receive training on foster youth rights. The district collaborates with county agencies, social services, and probation officers to coordinate support. The policy requires annual reporting to the Board on foster youth outcomes including attendance, test scores, graduation rates, and suspensions. These efforts are integrated into the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
What this means for your family
If your child is in foster care, this policy ensures they can enroll quickly, stay in their school when possible, and receive academic support. A designated district staff member helps navigate enrollment and transfers. Foster parents and caretakers are encouraged to participate in school activities. The district works with social services to support your child's education and well-being.
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.