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- Consent items 5.01–5.08 (approval of minutes; human resources addendum; accounts payable; monthly financial report; transfers; grants; policy technical corrections for 0164 Notice of Meetings and 0172 Legal Counsel): Motion to approve consent items 5.01–5.08 was moved by Board Member Weber and seconded by Board Member Lori Eloriaga; roll call vote passed 6–0 (Brunton Aye; Eloriaga Aye; Pickering Aye; Stevens Aye; Stultz Aye; Weber Aye).

- Item 6.01: Acceptance of donations: Motion to accept donations moved by Member Stultz and seconded by Member Brunton; roll call vote passed 6–0 (Brunton Aye; Eloriaga Aye; Pickering Aye; Stevens Aye; Stultz Aye; Weber Aye).

- Item 6.02: Summer of Learning conference speaker contracts: Motion to accept item 6.02 was moved by Member Stultz and seconded by Member Lori Eloriaga; roll call vote passed 6–0 (Brunton Aye; Eloriaga Aye; Pickering Aye; Stevens Aye; Stultz Aye; Weber Aye).

- Item 7.01: Policy 8455 (coach training references, IHSAA reporting) — first reading moved to second reading: Motion by Member Stultz, second by Member Weber; roll call vote passed 6–0.

- Item 7.02: Policy 0165 (board meetings) — first reading moved to second reading: Motion by Member Wagner, second by Member Eloriaga (transcript records motion and second); roll call vote passed 6–0.

No recorded roll‑call failures or abstentions were recorded in the meeting transcript. The board stated it will continue policy discussion in upcoming policy meetings and return to administration with more detail on non‑action items discussed during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richmond Community Schools Board of Trustees Meeting - 2025, May 28th","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 28 meeting the Richmond Community Schools Board of Trustees approved consent items (5.01–5.08), accepted donations, authorized summer conference speaker contracts and moved two policies to second reading; all recorded votes passed 6–0.","taxTitle","Richmond Community Schools, School Boards, Indiana","taxId",55559,"location","Indiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6545577,"Redevelopment update: Project Phoenix, 6 Main and walking path proposals cited as downtown investments",300,8865000,9165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3559742-6a64e6263397ddfe98e9fa19c927cf62&start=8865&end=9165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3559742-6a64e6263397ddfe98e9fa19c927cf62/thumbnail_8865000.jpg","/articles/6545577/Indiana/Redevelopment-update-Project-Phoenix-6-Main-and-walking-path-proposals-cited-as-downtown-investments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545577-ba84c3bbd5d72de50811aecf7e69a4bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1776599289&Signature=G2rrfprxq6w1Ed6hpSiXQwDgZ171RDmWUF-lXqq64fdkzyUFGZ124hiKuVGhq4JwYCMdbM-v2aobeP8cqxcocLpB4Af2MG496MHHleGUU6AB~-Pku~qff50x0Ero~tPSC23TIuyMQYD7KL-3W-nTd54gmtNB6ofdErvBdF7096p3L1fLw01V-PkhZslPLesWNIRrRdi8jXDRNkQ4UanbEeQhAi2~oVH-MoVPucFE-33ggTEgwdmPoaIs96~6t0IIL8UhJ1hEaj3i9-XvKjRQk6y3beionbEiQIKoUNiE5IghUI-V0DcgYfwugQZfuP0797vWOSi1bRhzBs6l13zs-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the May 28 meeting trustees received an update on redevelopment efforts affecting the school district's downtown and adjacent neighborhoods.

Trustee updates said the RDC established a resolution for the Smith Hill residential Economic Development Area and held a public hearing on April 1. The 6 Main development (formerly the Biermann area) is scheduled to break ground June 2; job trailers were to be placed during the week following the board meeting.

Board members also discussed Revitalize Richmond updates presented by Earlham College staff, including a proposed dedicated walking and biking path from the McBride area into downtown that could increase active transportation access. The commission discussed possible electric trolley or shuttle options for downtown circulation and a Rose View Transit rebrand; officials said those ideas are being explored and may or may not be free to riders.

Project Phoenix was described as a plan to redevelop five historic downtown buildings (Nolandbergs, Oddfellows, Hittle at 828 Main, the Harris/old bank building and the Grassroots building). Only the Grassroots infill building would be demolished to restore original windows; the project is expected to attract roughly $30 million in private investment, to be completed in stages with the initial work on the Hittle building and an estimated 15‑month timeline.

The redevelopment update did not require board action but the projects could influence student and family recruitment and downtown amenities that may affect district partnerships.","Trustees received an update from the Richmond Redevelopment Commission: Project Phoenix (five historic buildings), 6 Main site work and a proposed walk/bike path from Earlham College to downtown were reported; developers expect ground‑breaking and multi‑million dollar investment.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6545582,"Board weighs clearer, more consistent rules for community use of school facilities",756,7401000,8157000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3559742-6a64e6263397ddfe98e9fa19c927cf62&start=7401&end=8157","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3559742-6a64e6263397ddfe98e9fa19c927cf62/thumbnail_7401000.jpg","/articles/6545582/Indiana/Board-weighs-clearer-more-consistent-rules-for-community-use-of-school-facilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545582-ebb79e6aa05b5fa1f2fd6a1c9771b7d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1776599289&Signature=IuUw-JPD8o1Ffct2HtLFnexK~nRqnJg1viGfTGJR-Q7KCXtkNP0TSv-smKx46wefy0RLrkdICVufuo9fVPMosPu0vkGKmisbt42ZLyFOk~fuOKOF3LfyEr6vYfvRoToiYW3x6a5QNc8AFDBHzWkQJfHds6xwvxLeDiITFWrlDfZw9UH38b8QmuBRHBNlYX37ptiQ4GWxAzPRu-vbYrKVOZ2hRCpkqqcHpGOG9vGPRg4i1Y9aJRfDHkOZDv2vouadAxTJt~CkD2pbgOkRaWmLN7aI0IMsp72zYIQfHsxLWvZsSpOeLmtHmHfTiTlSRx0azYCIyteQK6FkvjxNh5g~VA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees and staff spent a large portion of the May 28 meeting reviewing the district's facilities‑use process, fee schedule and policy language.

Karen (last name not specified), facilities/operations staff, explained the district uses a single online form that lists the district's administrative guidelines, fees and certificate of insurance requirements. She said the form routes requests to the appropriate department and that custodial, security and technology staffing are charged when work falls outside regular hours. \"This can be done. It is a link on our website under facilities, and it is super simple,\" she said.

Board members raised recurring questions: how community groups are classified (the district currently groups users into RCS‑related, civic/not‑for‑profit and commercial categories), whether longtime community partners should receive exceptions, and how to avoid inconsistent treatment when staff or approvers change. \"Consistent and communicate,\" one trustee said, urging a clear public flowchart so applicants know the route for their request.

Administration noted claims that turnover and inconsistent adherence to process have caused confusion. Staff reported more than 800 facility requests since January 2024, with most internal school uses given priority. Facilities staff stressed that insurance certificates and approved staffing are required before final approval; pool use requires certified lifeguards and some events require two lifeguards.

Trustees asked staff to: (1) compare local peer districts' fee schedules and language; (2) provide a clearer flowchart and public guidance on how an organization qualifies for the RCS‑related or not‑for‑profit categories; and (3) recommend whether the board should change policy language (policy 7510 and related administrative guidelines) or leave implementation to staff. Several trustees said they opposed ad hoc exceptions and favored written, consistently applied rules.

No policy changes or votes were taken at the meeting; staff will return with proposed clarifications and sample language for the board to consider.","Trustees and staff reviewed Richmond Community Schools' facilities-use process and fee schedule in a working session. Discussion focused on consistency, staff overtime, insurance certificates, group classifications (RCS-related, nonprofits, commercial) and whether fees deter community use.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6545587,"Marketing firm Q7 outlines brand and website proposal to Richmond Community Schools",1915,1541000,3456000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3559742-6a64e6263397ddfe98e9fa19c927cf62&start=1541&end=3456","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3559742-6a64e6263397ddfe98e9fa19c927cf62/thumbnail_1541000.jpg","/articles/6545587/Indiana/Marketing-firm-Q7-outlines-brand-and-website-proposal-to-Richmond-Community-Schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545587-a17eff1aabd616cf9eb6b3633bfb699b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776599289&Signature=MgiUodu-jN8vfal9gqUFy8mjN4Ut6KY1ENOnAM6GHX-qy78OWaMrtK-sZGX7R9xj1TABVR0cTbm4BMtvs5ZgBedmCuJIQkZjc~jBHFt8abbG7mPXttM8NEFAhwBeVY4fx5-0eksbGZNR-L81WJ5F2w0QQ-MhnrBdEy1NOOTG7AUwwKrFCuLotTIT2CE63wiNqr-jWnDUDqhbMaxJmcUhs92E0SIYw0VFXY-6GE1YWMhB~nqPdkfnS4KBnH4LV0wV~bQcK-w1Vh0C0pDZlva1qP1kDnZAsnRDAPK8Q5QUJ~IUCcfXLXvZuFKZ-IG4wkPVV27ojIC6I1Iaa5VlyD8Vfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Q7 Associates presented a strategic marketing proposal to the Richmond Community Schools board on May 28, outlining an approach intended to raise the district's brand profile, strengthen outreach and support enrollment and retention goals.

\"What sets us apart ... is that we use neuroscience and psychology to give us insight into user habits and culture,\" Tiffany Garretano, principal partner at Q7 Associates, told trustees, describing the firm's use of psychographics and consumer-journey mapping to develop messaging and multi‑channel campaigns. Scott Allentucker, a second principal partner, joined the presentation.

Q7 said its work begins with an appreciative‑inquiry process to identify strengths, then builds a \"road map\" that may include omnichannel social strategy, media-buy planning, budgeting and performance metrics. Garretano said the plan is intended to produce both a one‑year operational calendar and tools district staff can use going forward.

District staff and trustees asked specifics about prior school work, expected deliverables and costs. Bridgette Hazel Baker, the district's director of student support services and communications, said the district had solicited proposals to \"help promote Richmond schools\" and that trustees had received a copy of Q7's proposal. Q7 partners pointed to past local work in Wayne County, including projects with local cultural organizations and earlier branding work for Richmond Community Schools under previous leadership.

Alex (Alexander) Hazlebaker, director of technology, urged that a website redesign accompany any marketing effort. He noted the district's current vendor, Edlio, limits integration with other tools and said moving to a new platform could cost \"one to $2,000 more per year\" while offering closer social and ParentSquare integrations; he also referenced an approximately $5,000 yearly app cost as a comparison. \"The We Are Richmond website will serve as the first impression for well over 94% of its visitors,\" Hazlebaker said.

Trustees questioned how the firm evaluates success and how the district should set a clearly defined enrollment/retention goal before implementation. Several trustees asked whether direct mailers are effective and whether the firm has K‑12 experience outside central Indiana; Q7 responded that its public‑school experience has been primarily in Central Indiana and that the RFP scope was general, which is why the firm proposes an initial discovery phase.

No contract or vote was taken at the May 28 meeting. The board said it would review the proposal before an administrative retreat and discuss next steps, including examples of school websites and a potential working group on communications and website strategy.","Q7 Associates presented a strategic marketing proposal to Richmond Community Schools trustees, recommending psychographic research, customer journey mapping and a new communications roadmap; district staff and trustees discussed goals, budget scope and a possible corporate website overhaul.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6545592,"Richmond High students return from BPA nationals with top finishes",359,457000,816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3559742-6a64e6263397ddfe98e9fa19c927cf62&start=457&end=816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3559742-6a64e6263397ddfe98e9fa19c927cf62/thumbnail_457000.jpg","/articles/6545592/Indiana/Richmond-High-students-return-from-BPA-nationals-with-top-finishes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6545592-f957eac96f7db7f10ec6633755ba5bea/orig.mp4?Expires=1776599289&Signature=MkfZI2eu9bvf9SQgcER7Gtjbug1TzyCHzSfbhcTAwkDjl7wTTPSF9g4BJ1p~5QvlHi~FrH6qZ7-FknJdax~0pnOmJM46-q1J0X4bsrfKYMQRswsV5FGlXowDmugcKtqnUpp7B~nazdQ9l1rP7nzs~WIn9ifcZ4n10TElInyITjMaJkFd2RIPJR4yw~2PPLgyLWGHq9MAyPWNN2XYtLuyJ-nMxwiWzAMK7QGM80PgjaJCz8GKqRy4SsyHwGI7BKRl5ZQdSFQcKWAshfRyK6t4pxEk~5GsHCn1wxDvAHzdTpZ-itL7ZMeVkffQGM85MbGCYXr67z-uXj4l-1qlxb44Fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richmond Community Schools trustees on May 28 recognized students from Richmond High School who competed at the national Business Professionals of America (BPA) competition and other career-technical contests.

The board meeting honored 21 students who traveled to nationals, several of whom placed in their events. \"We did user experience design … we got fifth in the nation,\" said Lucy Kalish, a Richmond High student who spoke to the board. Student Yuvraj Japati said he \"placed first place\" in medical coding, and Kush Patel said his team placed third in a virtual event. Other students reported finishes including eighth in entrepreneurship, ninth in video production, and first place national finishes in device/website fundamentals and other categories.

The district's director of student support services and communications, Bridgette Hazel Baker, introduced the honorees and noted the program's growth. Students said fundraising and donations — including a pizza fundraiser — helped cover travel costs. \"We did a variety of fundraisings, but the students are responsible for coming up with [funds] and we have quite a few donations this year as well,\" Hazel Baker said.

Superintendent Dr. Gerald Wright praised the students and families, calling the program's growth \"remarkable\" and noting the district's pride in students' accomplishments. Several students described how BPA and related career-technical coursework fostered skills and post‑high‑school plans; one senior, Logan Priest, said he will attend Indiana University Bloomington to study finance and data analytics.

The board acknowledged the students and staff with a group photograph at the meeting.

The board did not take action on the presentation; the segment was a recognition and celebration of student achievement.","Richmond High School Business Professionals of America students and several career-technical teams were honored at the May 28 Richmond Community Schools board meeting after competing at national contests; 21 students attended and several placed in top 10 nationally.","actionData","errors"]

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