March 10, 2026 Regular Board of Directors Meeting

The Ridgefield Schools Board of Directors held their regular meeting on March 10, 2026. The meeting primarily focused on recognizing students and employees of the month across various schools in the district, highlighting their achievements and contributions. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to updates on capital improvement projects, including progress on the Sunset Ridge Elementary addition and covered play structure installation. The superintendent provided detailed information on state and federal funding challenges, including anticipated budget cuts related to transitional kindergarten, school bus depreciation, and special education underfunding. The board approved revised policies related to learning assistance programs, sexual harassment prohibitions, and bidder request for proposal requirements, aligning with updated WASDA model policies and federal bid threshold adjustments. These policy updates reflect procurement-related considerations, particularly the increase in bid thresholds due to rising costs of goods. The meeting also included discussions on student voice initiatives and upcoming advocacy efforts for public school funding. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned.