School Board Policy on Remote Meeting Attendance and Participation
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 rules for when and how school board members can participate in board meetings remotely instead of in person. It outlines three main scenarios: traditional remote attendance (requiring public access to the board member's location), remote attendance as a disability accommodation, and remote attendance for 'just cause' reasons like illness, caregiving needs, or travel for official business. Starting July 1, 2026, board members may attend remotely up to twice per year for just cause reasons. The policy also covers emergency situations where entire meetings can be held remotely during a declared state of emergency. All remote meetings require roll call votes and public access via audio/video technology. At least a quorum of board members must normally be present in person at the district location.
What this means for your family
This policy allows board members to participate in meetings remotely under specific circumstances while ensuring families can still observe and comment at meetings. Families will have multiple ways to access and participate in board meetings—in person or through online platforms—making it easier to stay informed about decisions affecting their children's education, regardless of their own schedules or circumstances.
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.