Monday, December 15, 2025

Doe vs RUSD Lawsuit and Amended Agenda

During the Reed Union School District (RUSD) board meeting on December 15, 2025, the key outcomes were the board's unanimous decision (5-0) to reject the claim in the Doe vs RUSD lawsuit, and the amendment of the meeting agenda where items 6 and 7 were removed for further consideration.

Approval of Amended Agenda

The meeting commenced with formalities, including the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Subsequently, the board moved on to amend the agenda. Items 6 and 7 were removed, subject to further review, and the board approved the adjusted agenda for items 1 through 5 (approved by acclamation).

Consent Agenda and Contracts

The board addressed the items removed from the consent agenda. The first topic was the contract with Verifund. The district's representative explained that the documentation provided was a pricing sheet rather than a formal contract. The full contract and correct documentation will be presented at a future board meeting. Additionally, amendments to certain board policies were approved, particularly language concerning sexual harassment reporting.

Public Comment

A period was allotted for public comments. However, no community members came forward with comments or concerns for this meeting segment.

Reports from PTA and Foundation

The PTA announced the standardization of budgeting and reimbursement protocols across sites, with a move towards utilizing Square for sales transactions. They also mentioned holiday events and community initiatives such as substantial contributions to local food banks. The report was concluded without any public inquiries.

Nikki Hubble, Executive Director of the Foundation for Read Schools, updated the board on the foundation's fundraising efforts. The foundation reached a major milestone by raising over $1.5 million, ensuring a $1 million donation to the district by January.

Administrative Team Report

Del Mar Middle School's Assistant Principal Michael Song and Art Teacher Aaron Snyder reported on the advisory program aimed at academic, social-emotional learning, and character development for students. They highlighted the success of the program, which includes a wide variety of student support activities.

Board of Trustees Information

Trustees shared their experiences and events attended, including a California School Boards Association (CSBA) Conference in Sacramento and various school events. Notably, board member Sherry Paul announced her resignation effective December 31, 2025, due to relocation, expressing gratitude for her tenure.

Bond Survey and Facility Plan Update

Jeffrey Small from Capital Public Finance Group presented the results of a bond survey that assessed the community's support for a proposed school facility bond. The results indicated a positive yet "soft" support, suggesting the need for continued community engagement before moving forward. The survey revealed strong community interest in infrastructure improvements and maintaining quality education. Small suggested that the board consider either engaging an architect for preliminary project plans or involving community communications experts prior to deciding on a potential bond for a future election ballot.

Next Steps and Recommendations

The board was advised to increase community outreach and engagement to better understand the community's priorities and concerns regarding the bond. The discussion included considerations of timing for potentially placing a bond measure on the ballot in upcoming elections, with a focus on feasible communications and further assessments of community readiness.