Richfield School Board Meeting: August 18, 2025

Monday, August 18, 2025

Approval of board agenda

Richfield Spartan Foundation scholarship presentation

Introduction of Sheridan Hills Elementary Principal

Summer programs report and credit recovery data

Update on 21st Century grant funding and after-school care planning

Votes (1)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Director Bank · Seconded by Director Liss

Notable Quotes (3)

Tonight I'm thankful grateful from the foundation to present this check for $60,000 for scholarships for Richfield High School students.
— Mike Sandal

Spartan Foundation ScholarshipsPresentation of scholarship check to the board.

I hope to earn your respect and earn the title of principal in not just name, but in spirit.
— Evette Garcia

New Principal IntroductionIntroduction of the new Sheridan Hills principal.

We had a 6.5% decrease in student enrollment, but we had a 49.5% increase in credits recovered.
— Jonathan Hire

Summer Program DataReporting on summer credit recovery program results.

People (10)

Eric HarkerBoard Chair

Presiding over the Richfield School Board meeting.

Rachel BankroDirector

Board member in attendance.

Ken LissDirector

Board member in attendance.

YuneskiSuperintendent

District leadership, presenting updates and school personnel.

Cassandra FAssistant to the Superintendent

District leadership support.

Dave BoyPresident

Foundation leadership.

Mike SandalVice President

Presented check for $60,000 for student scholarships.

Steve LindrenLeadership Team Member

Representing the foundation.

Evette GarciaPrincipal

Newly hired principal, formerly of Hopkins and California.

Jonathan HireAssistant Principal

Lead for summer school programs, promoted to STEM Elementary AP.

Places Mentioned

Richfield BoardroomSheridan Hills Elementary SchoolSTEM ElementaryRichfield High SchoolRDLS

Events & Meetings (2)

August 18, 2025 - 7:00 PM - Richfield School Board Meeting
September 15, 2025 - Next public comment meeting

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