9200 — Limits Of Board Member Authority (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 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
Last Updated: February 9, 2021
Key Rule: Individual school board members have no authority to act alone—only the full Board has power over district decisions.
What This Means: Board members cannot make administrative decisions, direct staff, or resolve complaints on their own. They must submit information requests through the Superintendent. When approached with complaints, Board members must refer people to the Superintendent for proper handling through district processes. Board members who are also parents must notify the Superintendent before volunteering in their child's classroom, as their position may affect staff interactions. All Board members must follow California's open meeting laws (Brown Act). The policy prioritizes student education over personal or political interests.
What this means for your family
For Families: If you contact a Board member with a concern about your child's education, they will refer you to the Superintendent—this is required, not dismissive. Board members cannot solve problems individually or give staff directions. For complaints or issues, contact the Superintendent's office directly for faster resolution through official district processes. Board members who are parents follow special guidelines when involved in their own children's classrooms.
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.