Policy

9400 — Board Self-Evaluation (BB)

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📄Original Policy9400 — Board Self-Evaluation (BB)
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What this document actually says

Policy 9400: Board Self-Evaluation (Last updated February 9, 2021)

This bylaw requires the Reed Union School Board to evaluate its own performance annually. The purpose is to ensure the Board is effectively supporting student achievement and meeting district goals. The evaluation can cover any area of Board responsibility including vision, curriculum, personnel, finance, policy-making, community relations, and how well Board members work together and with the Superintendent. The Board evaluates itself as a whole, though individual members should also self-reflect. The evaluation process must happen in public session (open to community). After evaluating, the Board sets goals and priorities for the following year and identifies areas where members need additional training, such as through the California School Boards Association.

What this means for your family

What This Means for Families:

This policy ensures the School Board holds itself accountable for how well it governs. When the Board evaluates its performance annually, families benefit from Board members who focus on student achievement and district goals. The open-session requirement means parents can observe how Board members assess their own effectiveness. Better Board governance typically leads to better decisions affecting your child's education, school programs, and district spending.

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.