Richfield School Board Meeting: 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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Director Spencer · Seconded by Director Cole
Notable Quotes (3)
It's been a challenging year funding wise for us in extended learning.
In the Boys and Girls Club alone, we are serving about 23 students because of reductions in funding and staffing.
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.
People (8)
Eric CarterBoard ChairChaired the board meeting and facilitated Q&A sessions.
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Chaired the board meeting and facilitated Q&A sessions.
“The Richfield Public Schools mission is to inspire and empower each individual to learn, grow, and excel.”
Opening statement at the start of the meeting.
Jonathan HireAssistant Principal / Extended Learning DirectorPresented on extended learning programs and funding challenges.
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Presented on extended learning programs and funding challenges.
“Learning never stops. It never stops for us as adults, and it never stops for our students.”
Describing the philosophy of the extended learning programs.
Christian HamptonProgram DirectorBoys and Girls Club director at Richfield Middle School.
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Boys and Girls Club director at Richfield Middle School.
“Boys and Girls Club is not just a club. It's a community where people are supportive and welcoming.”
Explaining the importance of the club to the board.
MiamStudent6th-grade student at Richfield Middle School.
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6th-grade student at Richfield Middle School.
“I get excited to go to after school because we learned so much fun stuff there.”
Sharing personal experience with afterschool programs.
RockyStudent6th-grade student at Richfield Middle School.
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6th-grade student at Richfield Middle School.
“Boys and Girls Club makes kids feel safe, loved, and cared about.”
Explaining why afterschool programs are important.
SteinowskiSuperintendentProvided the superintendent report.
Provided the superintendent report.
SpencerDirectorMoved to approve the meeting agenda.
Moved to approve the meeting agenda.
ColeDirectorSeconded the motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded the motion to approve the agenda.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Tuesday, January 20th, 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 17th, 7:00 p.m.