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District Document

6145.2 — Athletic Competition (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.

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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 ↗.

The translation

In plain English

What this document actually says

This policy, last revised September 9, 2025, establishes guidelines for Reed Union School District's athletic programs. Key requirements include: (1) No fees - families cannot be charged for participation, uniforms, equipment, or lockers; (2) Equal opportunities - athletics must be gender-equal and students participate according to their gender identity; (3) Safety protocols - coaches must have required training, emergency action plans must be in place, and injured students must be immediately removed from play; (4) No discriminatory names - Native American mascots/team names are prohibited; (5) Good sportsmanship - students, coaches, and spectators must demonstrate ethical conduct. The policy emphasizes that athletics are an integral part of education, promoting physical, social, and emotional development while maintaining high safety standards.

What this means for your family

Your child cannot be charged any fees to play sports - no costs for uniforms, equipment, or lockers. Students can participate in sports consistent with their gender identity. Parents must be immediately notified if their child suffers a serious injury during athletics. All participants - including parents and spectators - are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship and can face consequences for poor conduct.

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.