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Richfield School Board Meeting: August 4, 2025

Richfield Public SchoolsTuesday, August 5, 2025
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Approval of board meeting agenda

Superintendent update on board member goals and draft handbook

Discussion on strategic planning timeline

Public comment procedures

Commendations for district bus drivers

Approval of consent agenda

Second/Third reading of Policy 710: Petty Cash and Guidelines 710.1

Richfield School Board Advances Credit Card Usage Policy

Resolution designating 2025 polling places

Approval of 2025-2026 miscellaneous pay rates for unaffiliated staff

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Votes (5)

Approval of the meeting agenda

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Paula Cole · Seconded by Kirk Spencer

Approve the consent agenda

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Ken Liss · Seconded by Rachel Banks Cupo

Pass policy 710 Petty Cash Fund

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Kirk Spencer · Seconded by Paula Cole

Approve amended resolution designating polling places for 2025

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Paula Cole · Seconded by Ken Liss

Accept miscellaneous pay rates for 2025-2026

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown

Notable Quotes (3)

I try to engage with random people, but I'd say 80% of my discussions are with people I know.

— Eric Carter
Community engagementDiscussing the difficulty of engaging the public outside of board meetings.

The specialized student support and health resource center positions reflect a higher rate increase to match the breadth and depth of their responsibilities.

— Michelle Axel
2025-2026 Pay RatesExplaining the reasoning behind specific pay rate increases.

The goal for petty cash is to reduce transactions with checks for under $100.

— Steve Yianowski
Policy 710Explaining the purpose of policy 710 updates.

People (9)

Eric CarterBoard Chair

Chairs the Richfield School Board meeting and facilitates discussion.

Steve YianowskiSuperintendent

Presents district updates, policy drafts, and strategic planning timelines.

Cassandra QuamAssistant Superintendent

Attends the meeting in leadership capacity.

Michelle AxelDirector of Human Resources

Explains the proposed miscellaneous pay rates for 2025-2026.

Paula ColeBoard Member

Participates in voting and board discussions.

Ken LissBoard Member

Participates in voting and board discussions.

Kirk SpencerBoard Member

Participates in voting and board discussions.

Rachel Banks CupoBoard Member

Participates in voting and board discussions.

Vanessa Rosa MiguelStudent Representative

Student representative to the school board.

Places Mentioned

Richfield School BoardroomRichfield City Hall (6700 Portland)Veterans Park indoor shelter

Events & Meetings (4)

  • August 4, 2025 - Regular Meeting
  • August 18, 2025 - Next Board Meeting
  • September 2025 - Strategic Planning Timeline Presentation
  • October/November 2025 - Tentative Study Session

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

Policy 710

Petty Cash administrative guidelines updated for branding and cash limits.

Policy 712

Credit card usage policy updates regarding branding and style.

2025 Polling Resolution

Relocating precinct 8 and Edina-Richfield school precincts to City Hall.

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