Richfield Public Schools — Transcript
Monday, October 19, 2026
Introduction of New Student Board Members
Enrollment Marketing Strategy and Data Analysis
First Reading of Policy 706 Acceptance of Gifts
First Reading of Policy 713 Post Insurance Debt Compliance and Administrative Guidelines 713.1
Legislative Update and Constitutional Amendment
Board Member Announcements and Updates
Votes (4)
Approval of Policy 705 Insurance and Administrative Guidelines 705.1
Moved by Ken Liss [00:56:56] · Seconded by Kirk Spencer [00:57:00]
This was the third reading for Policy 705, which mandates the district's insurance coverage, and its accompanying Administrative Guidelines 705.1, which detail risk management procedures. The Superintendent recommended passage, and a clarification was made that issues regarding non-discrimination compliance were addressed in the consent agenda.
Approval of Policy 707 Commission Sales Vending Machines and School Pictures
Moved by Tim Balis [00:59:58] · Seconded by Haley Tommpkins [01:00:03]
During its third reading, Policy 707, governing district contracts related to commission sales, vending machines, and school pictures, was recommended for passage. The Superintendent noted that while there are no significant active vending machine contracts, a contract with Chemt Mueller Photography is in place through 2028-2029, and the policy codifies historical and future agreements in these areas.
Resolution of Support for Application to MHSL Foundation
Moved by Tim Balis [01:02:49] · Seconded by Kirk Spencer [01:02:51]
The board considered a resolution to support an application to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHL) Foundation. This initiative, identified by the new activity director, aims to secure increased funding for students who qualify for educational benefits, helping to reduce participation fees for competitive activities. The board discussed whether the resolution would be an annual requirement or in perpetuity.
Acceptance of Donations
Moved by Tim Balis [01:09:50] · Seconded by Haley Tommpkins [01:09:53]
Two donations were presented for acceptance: $1,500 from Manny Floring LLC to the Richfield Dual Language School, and $300 from Mr. and Mrs. Grimmer of Minneapolis to the Richfield High School scholarship fund, made in memory of Ron Larson, Barb Taft, and Linda Burgerer. The board accepted these with gratitude.
Notable Quotes (1)
our new activity director TJ Stadium has identified um a method by which we can find increased funding for our students to participate. One of the things we've talked about is fees and how do we reduce them? This is actually one of those ways.
Ordinances & Resolutions (11)
Establishes that the district shall have insurance, and supports creation of administrative guidelines.
Spells out details of district insurance and risk management.
Governs contracts for vending machines and school photography services within the district.
Covers individual gifts, differentiated from district acceptance of gifts.
Administers individual gifts, related to Policy 408.
A formal resolution supporting the district's application for funding from the Minnesota State High School League Foundation.
Outlines how the district as a whole accepts gifts, governed by Minnesota state statute.
Establishes commitment to monitoring borrowed funds for federal tax and reporting compliance (IRS, SEC).
Details step-by-step procedures, recordkeeping, monitoring, and public reporting for debt compliance.
A comprehensive enrollment study and plan developed in 2024 to address enrollment priorities.
A ballot item concerning the permanent school fund, impacting state funding for schools.