Richfield School Board Meeting: January 20, 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Approval of meeting agenda

Superintendent report

Midyear review of board goals

Extended learning program updates

Impact of federal funding cuts on afterschool programs

Best Buy Teen Tech Center transition

Middle School afterschool hub operations

Transportation challenges for afterschool programming

Votes (1)

Approval of the agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Director Spencer · Seconded by Director Cole

Notable Quotes (3)

It's been a challenging year funding wise for us in extended learning.

Jonathan Hire
FundingOpening address on the state of district programs.

In the Boys and Girls Club alone, we are serving about 23 students because of reductions in funding and staffing.

Christian Hampton
Impact of budget cutsStating the impact of cuts on attendance.

Is there transportation yet? ...we don't have it right now. And so even going beyond the tech center, there's students who can't join the sports programs.

Eric Carter
TransportationDiscussing the lack of student transportation.

People (8)

SteinowskiSuperintendent

Provided the superintendent report.

SpencerDirector

Moved to approve the meeting agenda.

ColeDirector

Seconded the motion to approve the agenda.

Places Mentioned

Richfield School BoardroomRichfield Middle SchoolRichfield High SchoolCentennial ElementarySTEM SchoolRDLSMinneapolis Institute of Art

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Tuesday, January 20th, 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, February 17th, 7:00 p.m.
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Richfield School Board Meeting: January 20, 2026 - Richfield Recorder