4112.2 — Certification (BP)
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 to know all the lingo to understand what they're legally entitled to as taxpayers, and how to access it.
The original isn't embedded here yet.
The district publishes through its board portal, which often points to a whole policy folder or meeting agenda rather than this one document. Rather than send you digging, I'll add the exact source the moment I can link it directly. The plain-English summary below is drawn faithfully from that original.
Looking for it now? You can browse the district's board portal at reedschools.org / SIMBLI ↗.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This policy, last revised September 19, 2023, ensures Reed Union School District employs properly credentialed teachers. The Superintendent must verify all certificated staff hold appropriate credentials from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. When fully credentialed teachers aren't available, the district follows a strict hiring priority: first intern credential holders, then provisional permit holders (requiring Board approval), then waiver holders, and finally emergency permit holders. The Board must annually approve a "Declaration of Need" before hiring non-credentialed teachers. The policy supports teachers obtaining clear credentials and encourages National Board certification through potential incentives like fee reimbursement, bonuses, or release time. Parents at Title I schools must be notified about their child's teacher qualifications and immediately informed if their child is taught by someone without proper credentials for four or more consecutive weeks.
What this means for your family
Your child's teacher must have proper credentials, and the district prioritizes hiring fully qualified teachers. If your child attends a Title I school, you can request information about your teacher's qualifications. The district must notify you within a reasonable time if your child is taught by someone without proper certification for four or more weeks. This policy helps ensure quality instruction for your child.
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.