RUSD Community,
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year. We are so excited to see you and welcome you to this fantastic school district! We look forward to a great school year!
Watch for the Welcome Back Video Coming Soon!
School Board Election - We had two open board seats and two candidates, so a big congratulations to our incumbent Liz Webb and our new member, Sandeep Sahai. More to come about Sandeep in our next HLN.
Annual Report to the Community - Our first annual report was mailed home this summer. The feedback has been fantastic! Let us know if you have ideas for how to continue to make improvements.
Bus Passes - Annual bus passes for the 2024-25 school year are on sale at www.buschallenge.org. If you are interested in bus service, we strongly advise purchasing soon.
- Bus passes are not transferable and valid only on the line/route you purchase.
- The cost of passes is $345 each way.
- Only annual and half year bus passes will be available.
- One-way and round-trip passes are available.
- Riders must know where to board and disembark.
- Reed parents/guardians/designated adult must meet their child’s afternoon bus.
- Please direct any questions to the Yellow Bus Challenge Team at info@buschallenge.org.
Can you volunteer some time? We’d love your input!
- Universal Meals (Breakfast & Lunch Food Service) - Looking for participants for a Universal Meals / Food Service Advisory Meeting. The commitment would be for two meetings: September 18 and October 16 from 3:30 PM-5:00 PM. Please email Dr. McGrath at kmcgrath@reedschools.org if you are willing to join the discussion and brainstorm.
- LCAP Advisory Committee - If you are interested in participating in three or four 2-hour meetings to give the school district advice and perspective on how to spend funds and take actions that go above and beyond for our English language learners, foster, homeless, special education, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, we’d love to hear from you. Please email Nicole Trickett at ntrickett@reedschools.org to express your interest.
A few other important reminders:
Best regards,
Dr. Kimberly McGrath
Superintendent
Reed Union School District
"We are even stronger together!"
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The Board of Trustees reviewed the following items at the RUSD Board Meeting on August 20:
- Administrative Update – Director of Maintenance and Operations Mr. Eduardo Muñoz and Director of Technology Mr. Evan McKay outlined the projects completed by their teams over the summer, and Mr. Muñoz updated on projects completed at the Granada site.
- Board of Trustees Update – The Board of Trustees welcomed back staff and students, reported on a community-based event to provide backpacks and school supplies to priority families, ethics training, the popsicle party for East Corte Madera families, the new hire luncheon, the new family picnic, and a facilities-update meeting.
- Superintendent Update – District Superintendent Dr. Kimberly McGrath reported on current activities and events in the District, including progress on the Strategic Plan; attendance and activities at summer school; updates on the bus program; registry of e-bikes in conjunction with the police department to help deter theft and ensure safety, including that Class II bikes are inappropriate for those under 16 years of age; existing policy banning cell phone usage by students during school hours; distribution of the first Annual Report to the Community; and updates on the November election.
- Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) – The Board of Trustees approved the updated 2024-2025 LCAP, including Budget Overview for Parents [linked here].
The Board is scheduled to hold a study session on September 7, 2024, and the next regular Board meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024.
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Welcome back to school! Your PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is committed to making this the best year yet for our kids. We’re all about enriching their education, supporting and working in conjunction with our teachers, and building a strong school community.
Your PTA dues directly fund programs that include Children’s Enrichment, Supporting Students in Need, School Improvements, Parent Education and Staff Appreciation. Some of the enrichment programs we supported last year included PSEADS Blue Skies Bright Stars Poetry Program, BMX Show, Field Day, Sing A Story with SF Opera, etc. Imagine what we can achieve with 100% participation. Becoming a PTA member helps make this happen without extra commitments. Your support matters!
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RUSD Mission & Vision: Each student will be challenged and inspired to reach their fullest intellectual, social-emotional and creative potential to positively impact the world.
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Dr. Kimberly McGrath, Superintendent
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