Richfield School Board Meeting: May 5, 2025

Monday, May 5, 2025

Approval of agenda

Richfield College Experience Program (REP) update

Nutrition Services departmental update

Areas of Interest (4)

Richfield Alternative Education program shows sustained growth with a 10-year doubling of enrollment.
Strategic use of 'home visits' and tech-driven progress monitoring credited for re-engaging students and preventing program drops.
Nutrition services reports increased participation in lunch programs despite a decrease in free/reduced meal eligibility.
School board highlights innovative 'credit by assessment' and alternative elective options for high school seniors.

Votes (1)

Approval of the meeting agenda

ApprovedUnanimous roll call

Moved by Director Paulus · Seconded by Director Liss

Notable Quotes (2)

Richfield Public Schools mission is to inspire, empower each individual to learn, grow, and excel.
— Eric Carter

Mission StatementOpening the meeting.

Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming environment for every student, every meal every day.
— Michael Manning

Nutrition ServicesNutrition Services presentation.

People (6)

Eric CarterBoard Chair

Conducting the May 5th regular school board meeting.

Quesa WillheightProgram Leader

Presenting data and outreach strategies for the Richfield College Experience Program (REP).

1 quote

“The majority of our students are from Richfield. About 90 91% of our students identify as BIPOC.”

Describing the demographic makeup of the REP program.

Cassie A CostaSchool Counselor

Focusing on home visits and student engagement methods at REP.

1 quote

“When our technical and our adaptive supports come together and we have built those really strong relationships, when it works, students graduate.”

Summarizing the success of the REP program.

Michael ManningDirector of Food and Nutrition

Providing an update on school lunch and breakfast participation rates.

1 quote

“Everything from dressing up in a hot dog outfit and yelling mustard really loudly anytime we have hot dogs. It's quite fun to see.”

Describing staff engagement at Richfield STEM School.

Vanessa Rosa MiguelStudent Representative

Attending the school board meeting.

Tia BrackenidgeStudent Representative

Attending the school board meeting.

Places Mentioned

Richfield School Board RoomGroveland food shelfHenipin Technical CollegeThe OridwayThe GuthrieHistorical TheaterSouthdale LibraryAuxburg LibraryNorth Minneapolis LibraryCentennial ElementaryRichfield Middle SchoolRichfield STEM SchoolRichfield Dual Language SchoolSheridan SchoolCentral Education CenterRichfield Special Education SEC

Events & Meetings (2)

May 5th, 2025, 7:00 PM, Richfield School Board Meeting
May 19th, 2025, Next opportunity for public comment

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