Richfield School Board Meeting: February 17, 2026
Indigenous Parent and Guardian Advisory Committee (IPAC) Vote of Concurrence
Review of IPAC academic expectations and goals
Update on Native American Indigenous programming and student activities
Expansion of global language offerings to include Dakota language
Superintendent updates: student support services and online learning
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approve the agenda as presented
Moved by Director Cole · Seconded by Director Liss
Vote of Concurrence for indigenous funding
Moved by IPAC Committee · Seconded by N/A
Notable Quotes (3)
it's a yes and vote... meaning we are very happy with how things have moved forward and there's still room to grow.
it's like, hey, you know, we're still here because some people feel like we are myth still.
it warms my heart to see that. Um they're bringing it back. You need to learn your language. It's it's got to continue.
People (7)
Eric CarterBoard ChairChaired the board meeting.
Chaired the board meeting.
Steve YunowskiSuperintendentPresented superintendent updates and introduced IPAC committee.
Presented superintendent updates and introduced IPAC committee.
NiaSenior, Richfield High SchoolIPAC student representative and senior princess.
1 quote
IPAC student representative and senior princess.
“it's like, hey, you know, we're still here because some people feel like we are myth still.”
Discussing the importance of indigenous representation in schools.
Melissa CarterCo-chairPresented on the annual vote of concurrence and indigenous funding.
1 quote
Presented on the annual vote of concurrence and indigenous funding.
“it's a yes and vote... meaning we are very happy with how things have moved forward and there's still room to grow.”
Explaining the result of the annual vote of concurrence.
Sam WeaverIndigenous Education CoordinatorCoordinates indigenous programming and community events.
Coordinates indigenous programming and community events.
Tony GarciaCommittee MemberPresented on academic outcomes and curriculum goals.
Presented on academic outcomes and curriculum goals.
Cynthia BondParentShared personal experiences regarding generational trauma.
Shared personal experiences regarding generational trauma.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- February 17, 2026, 7 p.m., Richfield School Board Meeting
- March 16, 2026, 7 p.m., Next Regular Board Meeting