4112.62 — Maintenance of Criminal Offender Records (AR)
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 administrative regulation, last reviewed in August 2005, establishes strict confidentiality rules for handling employee criminal background check records obtained from the California Department of Justice. The Superintendent must designate a record custodian who has been fingerprinted and trained to manage these sensitive files. All criminal records must be kept in locked, separate files and cannot be copied or shared. These records can only be used for their intended hiring purpose. Once a hiring decision is made, records must be destroyed so individuals can no longer be identified. Violations can result in employee suspension, termination, or criminal prosecution. The policy ensures the district complies with California Code of Regulations and Penal Code requirements for handling confidential criminal background information.
What this means for your family
This policy protects the privacy of all district employees and job applicants by ensuring their criminal background check information remains confidential and secure. It does not directly affect students' daily education but ensures the district follows proper legal procedures when hiring staff who work with children. Parents can be confident that background checks are handled professionally and that sensitive employee information is protected from unauthorized disclosure.
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.