Richfield School Board Meeting: September 2, 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Superintendent updates: back-to-school report

First draft of superintendent goals

Strategic planning process and timeline

Curriculum rollout: study sync and English/Spanish language arts

Racial equity training and assessment updates

Enrollment and class size analysis

Upcoming community events: Homecoming and Penfest

Board election scheduling

Votes (1)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Director Cole · Seconded by Director Lith

Notable Quotes (3)

Our mission is to inspire and empower each individual to learn, grow, and excel.

Civoski
Mission StatementOpening statement regarding district mission.

If the city doesn't want to keep to it, we need to when it comes to the homecoming parade. So, I say drive slower in the lead car.

Civoski
Homecoming ParadeDiscussing parade safety protocols.

So we could literally write in cursive and it would be code. They would not understand.

Paula Cole
CurriculumHumorous reflection on the fact that students no longer learn cursive.

People (9)

Eric CarterBoard Chair

Presiding over the Richfield School Board meeting.

Ken LissDirector

Seconded agenda motion.

Kirk SpencerDirector

Board attendee.

CivoskiSuperintendent

Delivered district updates and proposed superintendent goals.

Cassandra GuamAssistant to the Superintendent

Attending administrative staff.

Vanessa Rosen MiguelStudent Representative

Student presence at the board table.

Natalie RasmmansonDoctoral Program Head

Partnering with the district on racial equity training at Minnesota State Mankato.

Chris OlsenEducator

Longtime teacher returning to his original school to assist with reading/math class sizes.

Places Mentioned

Richfield School BoardroomRichfield Schools (richfieldschools.org)Minnesota State MankatoRHS (Richfield High School)RSEMCentennialSTEMSherRDLS

Events & Meetings (7)

  • September 2nd, 2025: Regular School Board Meeting
  • August 5th-7th, 2025: Management Leadership Professional Development
  • September 15th, 2025: Next public comment board meeting
  • September 20th, 2025: Homecoming parade and football game
  • September 21st, 2025: Penfest
  • October 6th, 2025: Board study session regarding strategic planning
  • November 4th, 2025: Election day
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