Meeting Recording
RUSD has not published a recording for this meeting. The district currently shares board-meeting recordings going back to August 2025. This recap is built from the official published agenda and approved minutes — see the Agenda tab below for the full item-by-item breakdown.
The Reed Union School District board unanimously approved a two-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Kimberly McGrath through June 2027, raising her annual base salary to $278,409 effective July 1, 2024, with additional annual increases of 3% plus 2% contingent on satisfactory performance evaluations. The board also adopted the district's 2024-2025 budget, six-year strategic plan, and accountability plan at its June 11, 2024 meeting.
Superintendent Contract Extension
The board discussed Dr. McGrath's employment agreement amendment in a lengthy closed session that lasted from 7:26 PM to 10:00 PM, after moving the item to the end of the agenda. Board President Afsaneh Zolfaghari reported in open session that the new agreement extends McGrath's contract by two years through June 30, 2027. Beginning July 1, 2025, her base salary will increase by 3% annually, with an additional 2% increase each year contingent on satisfactory performance reviews. The district will also pay McGrath $300 monthly for transportation expenses. Trustee Liz Webb made the motion, seconded by Trustee Jacqueline Jaffee, and all five trustees voted in favor.
Budget and Planning Documents
Chief Business Official Carlos Estrella presented the 2024-2025 district budget, noting only one correction from the version presented at the June 4 meeting. The board unanimously approved the budget along with two related resolutions: Resolution No. 08-2023/2024 for the Educational Protection Account and Resolution No. 09-2023/2024 for the TAN (Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note) Request Form for 2024-2025.
Superintendent McGrath presented the 2024-2030 Strategic Plan, which incorporated trustee feedback and direction from previous discussions. The board also approved the 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), including the Budget Overview for Parents. All three planning documents received unanimous approval.
Staffing and Consulting Decisions
The board approved a new Business Services Technician position, along with its job description and salary schedules. McGrath explained this position was created to fill an opening left by the retirement of Charlesetta Smith.
Trustees also approved a consulting agreement with 3D Strategies after meetings that included President Zolfaghari and Trustee Shelby Pasarell Tsai. At the meeting's conclusion, Trustee Tsai requested that the 3D Strategies work be added to a future board meeting agenda, and other trustees indicated agreement.
Reports and Updates
Annie Defesche, Director of Development for The Foundation for Reed Schools, and PTA District President Mickey Bruce Hubbell presented reports on their organizations' successful school years.
Superintendent McGrath reported that the district's PreK program will have three classes again next year based on current enrollment. She also provided updates on hiring status, the number of new students from East Corte Madera for the coming year, and discussions about new bus options through the YellowBus JPA, including free bus service for staff members. McGrath also shared a video review of the school year.
The board approved routine personnel matters and board policy updates through the consent agenda. One parent, Chad Van Den Top, made a public comment during the meeting.
No audio recording is available for this meeting, so this summary is based on the published agenda and the approved minutes.
Agenda and summary drawn from official RUSD board-meeting records. Always cross-reference with the official RUSD recording for accuracy.