5125.2 — Withholding Grades, Diploma Or Transcripts (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 policy, last revised November 12, 2019, allows Reed Union School District to withhold a student's grades and transcripts if the student willfully damages or loses district property (like textbooks, devices, or equipment). Parents must either pay for damages (within legal limits), or the student can complete voluntary work instead. The district must notify parents in writing before withholding records and provide due process similar to expulsion procedures. If families cannot pay, the district must offer a voluntary work program. This policy does NOT apply to homeless or foster youth. If a student transfers to another California district with withheld records, the new district will continue withholding them until the issue is resolved. Records are released once payment is made or voluntary work is completed.
What this means for your family
If your child damages or loses school property (iPad, textbook, etc.), the district can hold their grades and transcripts until you pay for it or your child completes volunteer work. You'll receive written notice first and can request the work option if payment is difficult. This could delay transcript requests for high school applications or transfers until resolved.
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.