Tuesday, September 9, 2025

RUSD Board Meeting Summary: September 9, 2025

The Reed Union School District Board meeting opened with routine procedures, followed by a focus on textbook sufficiency and instructional materials, which saw no public comments and was promptly closed. The board approved meeting minutes and a consent agenda, both without opposition.

Textbook Sufficiency Public Hearing

A public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials was held. Dr. McGrath noted the legal requirement to conduct this annual hearing. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed without further discussion.

Approval of Minutes and Consent Agenda

The minutes from the August 19, 2025, regular board meeting were approved with an amendment correcting a name error, approved unanimously. The consent agenda, which contained no personnel report items, was also approved unanimously.

PTA and Foundation for Reed Schools Reports

Representatives from the PTA and the Foundation for Reed Schools reported on recent activities, sponsorships, and family giving updates. The Foundation has raised over $84,000 in sponsorships and $130,000 in family giving so far. Upcoming events include a new family cocktail event and the Run for Reed, scheduled for October 10.

Administrative Team Reports

Mr. Stewart reported on Del Mar's start of the school year, introducing a theme of "nice vibes only" to promote a positive school culture. The school handed out themed T-shirts to students and featured a motivational day one speaker. Mr. Stewart also detailed the revised elective program at Del Mar, which now pairs some courses as semester-long to give students more elective options. The meeting featured performances by Del Mar's intermediate advanced band students.

Board of Trustees Reports

Various board members reported on recent activities, including community events and meetings such as the TVTA meeting on the Yellow Bus program, Del Mar's back-to-school night, and a session with Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters discussing student safety and Tiburon Boulevard improvements. Discussions included bus stop safety and accessibility concerns.

Student Performance Assessment Review

The board reviewed California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress results for the 2024-25 school year. Reports highlighted significant growth in English language arts and math scores, with a notable increase in performance among socioeconomically disadvantaged and Latino/Hispanic student groups. Next steps include further analysis at school sites, with detailed reporting and comparisons to neighboring districts expected in November.

Next Steps

Future board actions include further data analysis and community engagement opportunities through various committees addressing wellness, arts, strategic planning, budgeting, AI, and technology use. The board and Dr. McGrath will continue focusing on goal setting and implementation of strategies to further enhance district performance.