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 of Trustees unanimously approved the district's unaudited financial report for the 2023-24 school year and certified that students have sufficient textbooks and instructional materials at its September 10, 2024 meeting. The board also reviewed student test scores and heard updates on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and kindness programs.
Closed Session
The board met in closed session at 4:32 PM to discuss potential litigation and real property negotiations involving multiple parcels. Board President Afsaneh Zolfaghari reported there was nothing to announce publicly from the closed session when the public meeting reconvened at 6:04 PM.
Financial Actions
The board approved three major financial items. Trustees unanimously adopted the 2023-24 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report, presented by Chief Business Official Dr. Chris J. Kim. They also adopted the Gann Limit Resolution, which calculates constitutional spending limits for the district. Additionally, the board approved the annual report for Proposition 28 Arts and Music in Schools Funding for fiscal year 2023-24.
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Following a brief public hearing in which no community members commented, the board unanimously adopted a resolution certifying that the district has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials for all students. This annual certification is required by state law.
Student Test Results
Coordinator of Educational Services Nicole Trickett presented the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress test results from the 2023-24 school year, showing year-over-year comparisons. The board identified specific areas they want more information about in future meetings. Trustee Shelby Tsai requested updated CAASPP data when available, and Trustee Sherry Wangenheim asked for a fifth grade action plan to accompany that information.
Diversity and Inclusion Programs
Director of Student Services Brian Lynch updated the board on the district's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Kindness initiatives and plans for the current school year. Del Mar teacher Allison O'Brien provided public comment praising the positive results she has observed with her students.
Artificial Intelligence and District Updates
Trickett shared the artificial intelligence introduction she has presented to all district staff. Superintendent Dr. Kimberly McGrath reported that the school year is off to a strong start, the leadership team has identified first-year steps for implementing the 2024-30 Strategic Plan, and Spanish education is now available at all three district schools through creative implementation at Reed Elementary. McGrath also noted that law enforcement partners are classifying Super73 vehicles as motorbikes and the district has begun its own student registration program for these devices.
Parent Organizations
PTA District President Mickey Bruce Hubbell and Annie Defesche, Director of Development for The Foundation for Reed Schools, reported on their activities and schedules for the coming school year.
Board Policies
Trustees conducted a first reading of revised board policies to align with California School Boards Association standards. The updated policies will be presented for approval at the October 8 meeting. The board also approved a second reading of board policies in alignment with CSBA recommendations.
All five trustees were present, and all votes were unanimous.
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.