9140 — Board Representatives (BB)
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.
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What this document actually says
This bylaw, last revised February 9, 2021, governs how school board members represent the district on committees. The Board may appoint members to serve on district committees, other public agency committees, or community organizations. When appointed, representatives receive clear instructions about their authority and responsibilities, including reporting back to the full Board. Key rules: Board representatives cannot make decisions on behalf of the entire Board without prior approval. If a committee discusses a topic where the Board has an official position, the representative must state that position. When sharing personal views, the representative must clearly identify them as individual opinions, not official Board positions. This ensures accountability and prevents individual board members from exceeding their authority or misrepresenting the Board's collective stance.
What this means for your family
This policy ensures that when a board member participates in committees (like parent advisory groups, technology planning, or budget committees), they accurately represent official Board positions and don't make unauthorized decisions. It protects families by maintaining clear accountability and preventing individual board members from acting unilaterally on matters affecting your child's education, school programs, or district spending. Board members must distinguish between official district positions and personal opinions.
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.