Richfield School Board Meeting: March 17, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
Approval of Board Agenda
Superintendent Updates
Special Education Unduplicated Child Count Presentation
Safe Routes to Schools Program Update
Areas of Interest (4)
- Special education enrollment in Richfield increased by 54 students; disparities in identification for students of color remain a key concern.
- The school board is raising questions about racial biases in the referral process for special education services.
- Superintendent confirmed that lingering COVID-19 development impacts are contributing to higher student service needs.
- Richfield is one of only six districts in Minnesota with a dedicated Safe Routes to School coordinator funded by MnDOT.
Votes (1)
Approval of the meeting agenda
PassedUnanimous roll call
Moved by Director Cole · Seconded by Director Liss
Notable Quotes (1)
There continue to be higher percentages of students identified as qualifying for special education for students in three groups so Scholars who are black two or more races and American Indian.
Special EducationAddressing demographic disparities in special education identification.
People (7)
Eric CarterBoard ChairPresiding over the board meeting.
Presiding over the board meeting.
Steve UneskiSuperintendentLeading the meeting and presenting updates.
Leading the meeting and presenting updates.
Jennifer KruegerDirector of Special EducationPresenting special education enrollment and identification data.
1 quote
Presenting special education enrollment and identification data.
“The unduplicated special education child count has shown an increase over the past 5 years.”
Discussing 5-year enrollment trends.
Tim BracketSafe Routes to School CoordinatorPresenting the Safe Routes to Schools program.
Presenting the Safe Routes to Schools program.
ColeDirectorParticipating in roll call votes and discussion.
Participating in roll call votes and discussion.
LissDirectorSeconded the motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded the motion to approve the agenda.
Kirk SpencerDirectorAttending meeting remotely.
Attending meeting remotely.
Places Mentioned
Richfield School Board RoomDistrict 287 (Intermediate District)Minnesota Autism Center
Events & Meetings (2)
- March 17, 7:00 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting
- April 21 - Next public comment opportunity