February 24, 2026 Regular Board of Directors Meeting

The Ridgefield Schools Board of Directors held their regular meeting on February 24, 2026. The meeting included extensive public comments focusing on recent administrative staffing changes and their impact on staff and students. The board received detailed reports on academic progress at Sunset Ridge Intermediate School, highlighting improvements in math and English language arts, as well as social-emotional learning initiatives. A financial update was provided, noting stable revenues and expenditures, ongoing capital projects such as the Triplet Wellman project, and staffing plans for the 2026-27 school year. The board discussed staffing processes, including classified and certificated staff placements, with most staff receiving their preferred positions. Several revised board policies were approved, including those related to career and technical education, world language mastery-based credit, equivalency credit opportunities, student fees, and recruitment and evaluation of staff. A first reading was held for policies on sexual harassment and bid or request for proposal requirements, reflecting updates to align with state and federal laws and increased bid thresholds. No contract awards or specific procurement actions were taken during this meeting.