Policy for How the School Board Hires a Superintendent
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 outlines how Reed Union School District's Board of Trustees recruits and selects a new Superintendent when the position becomes vacant. The Board establishes a search process that considers district needs, desired candidate qualifications, salary range, and whether to hire a search consultant. The process includes reviewing applications, conducting interviews in closed session, and potentially visiting finalists' current workplaces. Candidates must hold valid administration and teaching certificates, though credential requirements can be waived except for revoked credentials. The Board cannot hire anyone convicted of certain felonies in the past five years. Final contract approval must occur in public session. The policy was originally adopted February 15, 2005, revised September 13, 2022, and reviewed March 10, 2026.
What this means for your family
This policy ensures a thorough, transparent process for selecting the district's educational leader—the Superintendent who oversees all schools, staff, and programs affecting your child's education. A well-qualified Superintendent directly impacts teaching quality, school climate, and resource allocation. The policy requires community input opportunities during the hiring process, giving families a voice in selecting district leadership.
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.