Reed Union School District Technology Plan 2026-2027
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need to know all the lingo to understand what they're legally entitled to as taxpayers, and how to access it.
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What this document actually says
This is the district's official three-year plan (2026-27 through 2028-29) explaining how RUSD selects, manages, and uses technology in schools. It covers everything from iPads and apps to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data privacy.
The plan is built around the idea that every device and tool must earn its place by improving learning, access, well-being, or district operations. RUSD runs an all-Apple environment with 1:1 iPads for all students PreK through 8th grade. The plan emphasizes balanced, age-appropriate, and intentional use of technology, grounded in research frameworks and input from two community task forces (one on AI, one on overall tech use).
Key areas include equitable access for all students and families, professional learning for staff, digital citizenship and media literacy instruction, a phone-free school day policy, and guidelines for using artificial intelligence as a learning tool. The plan also addresses cybersecurity, data privacy, and how the district evaluates and approves new tech tools.
The document was developed using input from the Strategic Plan, community task forces, staff surveys, research, and state and federal requirements. Progress will be reported to the Board annually, with AI sections reviewed every six months.
What this means for your family
Your child will have access to a district-issued iPad from PreK through 8th grade, with age-appropriate limits on how and when it's used. Younger students (PreK-2nd) use devices mostly for teacher-led activities and shared work, while older students gain more independence for research, creative projects, and learning tools. All schools follow a phone-free school day policy.
The district commits to teaching digital citizenship, media literacy, and AI literacy at every grade level, so students learn to use technology safely, evaluate online information, and understand how AI works. Families also have access to resources and support, including guidance on balancing screen time at home. The plan ensures foundational skills like handwriting, reading, and math facts are practiced without screens, and that technology enhances rather than replaces face-to-face learning and critical thinking.
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Candidate perspective
I appreciate that this plan was built with significant community input through task forces and ties technology decisions directly to our graduate vision and strategic priorities. The commitment to age-appropriate limits, phone-free schools, and teaching kids how AI actually works feels right. What I'll be watching closely is implementation: whether we truly hold every app and tool accountable to the standard that it must improve learning or well-being, and whether we protect time for foundational skills and human connection even as we embrace new tools. Plans are only as good as the follow-through, and I want to make sure we're monitoring impact on student engagement and mental health, not just checking compliance boxes.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.