Richfield School Board Meeting: October 5, 2026

Richfield Public Schools Board meeting, October 5, 2026: The board heard a presentation from Richfield Middle School leaders on literacy instruction, including vocabulary and reading-comprehension strategies, student supports, and staff professional development. The board also welcomed newly appointed member Tim Pollace and a student representative. No contract award, solicitation, or new purchasing approval is evident in the transcript. The board noted that property-and-casualty insurance renewal had been accepted at a prior meeting; during review of draft insurance guidelines, members requested a more formal risk-management group and consideration of emerging risks such as cyber coverage. The draft will be revised for a future meeting. Policy 707, covering commissions, vending machines, and school pictures, was on second reading and is expected back for recommended passage; a board member asked to review the existing student-photo commission arrangement, which may have been handled through the consent agenda.

The board approved the consent agenda and Policy 704 on audits. It also began considering authorization for board members to work on a casual, temporary basis: a motion was made to authorize Ken List to substitute teach, but the transcript ends before the vote. The superintendent said such work is in addition to board stipends and that the statutory maximum earnings for a board member is $20,000. No procurement-related vote on this item is captured.