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Yudnowski told the board the district chose third and eighth grades as transition points—third grade as readers move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” and eighth grade as a predictor for future math course readiness. He said the district will require progress monitoring for tier‑3 students twice a month and that FastBridge assessments are being implemented across schools.

Board members pressed for clarity on graduation-rate reporting and how students who leave the district are coded. The superintendent explained that Minnesota does not publish subgroup data when a group has fewer than 10 students; the district has nonetheless reported outcomes for indigenous students and other small groups. He said past incomplete follow‑up resulted in 12 students four years ago being counted as dropouts and that the district will now intensify efforts to track students’ school enrollment — including cross‑state and, if necessary, international follow‑up — so those students are not coded as Minnesota dropouts.

“Once a student passes their anticipated graduation date and we never knew where they were, they would be considered a dropout,” Yudnowski said, describing the coding rules and the district’s new procedures to document transfers. Board members asked for clarity about which student cohorts (ninth grade and up) carry the greatest risk of being coded as dropouts; Yudnowski replied the immediate priority is ninth‑through‑12th graders and that district staff are compiling a spreadsheet and following up on students lacking transfer documentation.

Directors also discussed non‑achievement inputs used by school leaders (course pass rates, assignment completion, attendance, and social‑emotional measures such as SABERS) that are tracked at building level though not all appear in the superintendent’s evaluation metrics. The superintendent said building leaders and instructional coaches maintain more granular measures and that his goals are intended to align district systems and ensure leaders are prepared to support classroom practice.

The board will return to the goals process at midyear; Yudnowski said small revisions can be made and a fuller update will come in February.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richfield School Board Meeting: September 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Steve Yudnowski presented a second draft of his 2025–26 evaluation goals Sept. 15, tying district progress monitoring and third‑ and eighth‑grade achievement targets to his formal evaluation and urging more aggressive follow-up to prevent students from being coded as dropouts.","taxTitle","RICHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",58078,"location","Minnesota","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},5983097,"Richfield board approves fee-based after-school care at Centennial Elementary starting Oct. 1",3232,1020000,4252000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5798898-708fcf1c9a463f2dc46861e49cfb51f7&start=1020&end=4252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5798898-708fcf1c9a463f2dc46861e49cfb51f7/thumbnail_1020000.jpg","/articles/5983097/Minnesota/Richfield-board-approves-fee-based-after-school-care-at-Centennial-Elementary-starting-Oct-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5983097-a0f84a8c4d88a72a097a02c14f7ac635/orig.mp4?Expires=1773564238&Signature=Uw-yaWBi-S-Gybk2OM~BmXMCpC2~Xb~lqey2rI4KdWcVohSKTz8IqTaLFs-7~W2sgin7c4q799QLdXT~O89q-B5GH2EZFsx4seeAPDuJvOu2TxgA9kBRJVsUHnleC9be0weZ2zxIdfAFx31t-zMO3-LEsqsZEn456AmIphRUktshnG9UHH1D7d0Z5nUS807XT8S7tK0aly1IC-~AfoaOap2Nd5ZK7kc2pcxk1QW5Oym7LlmdQakFFRdiHm76qKdwH2ay9~GFuCW2u9DQwdrqNnsgRmSPZHLVrjDOcX6QCd1HCasSDEGi9CpMkMmtbkE6tBr2pphD2bKhBQH5Df5YFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richfield School Board on Sept. 15 authorized Richfield Public Schools Community Education to open a fee-based after‑school childcare program at Centennial Elementary School, with a targeted start date of Oct. 1 and daily hours through 6 p.m. The board approved the program in a voice vote after hearing a staff presentation on enrollment projections, staffing and budget risks.

The program was proposed after the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant that previously paid for free Beacons after‑school programming did not fund a new cohort this year. Amy Skari Klecker, director of Community Education, told the board a district survey produced commitments from families representing roughly 55 students and that the program would charge a market-rate top fee of $20 per day with a sliding scale for families who qualify for free-and-reduced-price lunch.

The district estimates total program costs near $115,000. Community Education estimated a potential shortfall — described during the meeting as the district’s maximum risk exposure — of about $65,000, dependent on final enrollment and daily participation. \"School age care programs are funded really only on parent fees,\" Klecker said; she added the program would need roughly 40–45 consistently attending students at the $20 per‑day rate to break even.

District staff said they have already posted for one full‑time site lead and two to three part‑time staff and have identified a strong site lead candidate; hires would be finalized only after board approval. The program schedule presented to the board is weekdays from Oct. 1 through June 5, ending at 6 p.m., and will include snack/meal planning coordinated with Nutrition Services.

During discussion, board members asked for clearer cost examples for families (monthly totals, minimum-day commitments) and for an early update on enrollment and budget impact. Superintendent Steve Yudnowski (presenting the item) and staff committed to an update in early winter. Director Lisonbee moved approval and Director Paulus seconded; the chair announced the motion carried by voice vote and the board \"approved the after school care program at Centennial Elementary School.\"

The program replaces a Beacon-funded option that Centennial lost this year; middle and high school Beacon sites will operate at reduced levels through other funding sources, staff said.

The board asked staff to publish clear pricing examples (monthly cost ranges, minimum-days-per-week requirement) and to report back on actual enrollment and the program’s budget impact in December or January.","The Richfield School Board authorized Community Education to open a fee-based after-school program at Centennial Elementary after federal 21st Century grant funding did not arrive; the district expects up to a $65,000 risk to the general fund depending on enrollment.",{"_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},5983076,"Superintendent warns federal spending proposal could cut education grants; district watching Title II, Title III and program funding",238,4621000,4859000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5798898-708fcf1c9a463f2dc46861e49cfb51f7&start=4621&end=4859","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5798898-708fcf1c9a463f2dc46861e49cfb51f7/thumbnail_4621000.jpg","/articles/5983076/Minnesota/Superintendent-warns-federal-spending-proposal-could-cut-education-grants-district-watching-Title-II-Title-III-and-program-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5983076-1475b64cb2e68f7284f21b6f8421034e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773564238&Signature=Gy~w0HlTZJr9uDkreZVhkuiH-MzE3bpmarKT4RCxyGG2CrG4-NBQjp6QUAyKqN2phiAZu5zveJfRy07~rK0VsYkWEE04xSAV8gMsy2TU21zCezpbm8hEXjNT5e9i5rS-19X5oaT2~fQNhz9uv4BiUrdyfJCC0hJfV9gFqn9AVYGFZlKP07pLtXc6nlsMyVbLsm-b0~GEDFqRl2KGOVcZzIS1No2MscmSnvOF0AjRZu950KOdrB5tXrjJ-4sfLS6CWu38JHaeFQn-KXg528Eyx9Vpx4Q7rouk1k~kPipFHf6Bv64hrDkC4bh20yl9XP0wVH~ASx9mBThAIWbYTxhyFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators briefed the Richfield School Board on Sept. 15 about a federal spending bill advanced in the U.S. House that, in the administration’s assessment, could reduce some education funding streams and carry new policy restrictions affecting K–12 recipients.

Staff highlighted three categories of funds at risk: teacher‑training (Title II), English‑learner supports (Title III) and some community‑school or adult‑education grants. The memo in the board packet also noted potential reductions affecting preschool development grants and school‑linked childcare access. Administrators said the House bill under consideration would reduce federal spending overall and also includes policy provisions that would prohibit use of federal funds for certain diversity/equity/inclusion activities, restrict federal enforcement around transgender participation in athletics, and block enforcement on other department rules.

Superintendent Yudnowski told the board that the district does not yet know the final implications for Richfield and that some funding streams (for example Title II or Title III) may not be removed immediately but could be absent in the next federal budget cycle. \"We don't believe Title II, III would be removed immediately... but the past practice has been expect the worst,\" a board member observed; staff noted the district had recently experienced a grant funding freeze on the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which affected Centennial.

The board requested that administration monitor developments and prepare contingency plans in case anticipated federal funds do not arrive on schedule.","Administration flagged a federal spending bill in the U.S. House that would reduce some education funding and restrict use of certain federal funds for DEI and transgender athletics policies; the board asked administrators to prepare for possible funding interruptions.",{"_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},5983081,"Board reviews revisions to harassment and bullying policies; committee will refine guidelines before Oct. 27 second read",217,3583000,3800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5798898-708fcf1c9a463f2dc46861e49cfb51f7&start=3583&end=3800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5798898-708fcf1c9a463f2dc46861e49cfb51f7/thumbnail_3583000.jpg","/articles/5983081/Minnesota/Board-reviews-revisions-to-harassment-and-bullying-policies-committee-will-refine-guidelines-before-Oct-27-second-read","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5983081-91dd6a685a38df2a35c4cd140e448d0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773564238&Signature=I-7OHrwyAlzWE~GZV8HPXgJJkLvPWNkf2Za8lPWj2S~C~aX4d0quvtoZ5ynJZj7Ioph7RFNqvZsivKz8tSfJLgqZyIEZ5twNUhj~O3LSVx~QpCFWQLPVjEaBoTsnRrqGBnisMJYtvCk1uGAB8xli0WC9z8V0L07-fasMEMAaNpIxEnhLKaT2cPYpWQoo3h2I8x3SuKbNVglM9v12E01rjkYMXbER~kp9iN~5E2mQCjx49n-jMzTqj7bNtLrwkZBvZ1CpWuzVdvbw69xk2c3R4tHG84oN~gw3jL~pzUFVHZzgvUfKe91FdcJcFuOw9uB3NXcJ1diXmPYVlu5N-DiR9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richfield School Board members reviewed second‑read drafts of Policy 101 (harassment prohibition) and an accompanying administrative guideline (103.2) Sept. 15 and directed staff to continue refining the documents with the Safe and Supportive Schools Committee before the items return for formal consideration on Oct. 27.

District staff said the policy text includes minor edits to align with statutory language on protected classifications and that the guidelines have been substantially revised to add an online reporting form mirroring the paper reporting form, and clearer descriptions of steps the district and families may take when incidents are reported. Staff said they collaborated with student support services and community reviewers while drafting the updates.

Directors discussed where resource information (for parents and students seeking supports) should live. One director suggested consolidating resource lists into parent and student handbooks rather than embedding extensive resource lists inside administrative guidelines so families can find assistance in a single, familiar location. Staff agreed to check and, if needed, update student handbooks alongside policy changes so public-facing guidance is consistent across documents.

The board was reminded the Safe and Supportive Schools Committee will review the drafts and that the policy/guideline pair will return to the board after committee input; staff offered to publish the committee schedule and accept board feedback before Oct. 27.","The board took a second read of revised harassment and bullying policies and administrative guidelines, including an online reporting form and updates to statutory protected classifications; staff said the Safe and Supportive Schools Committee will continue edits and report back on Oct. 27.",{"_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},5983086,"Richfield board certifies maximum preliminary levy for 2025 (payable 2026); final levy set at December hearing",247,3762000,4009000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5798898-708fcf1c9a463f2dc46861e49cfb51f7&start=3762&end=4009","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5798898-708fcf1c9a463f2dc46861e49cfb51f7/thumbnail_3762000.jpg","/articles/5983086/Minnesota/Richfield-board-certifies-maximum-preliminary-levy-for-2025-payable-2026-final-levy-set-at-December-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5983086-fd660fa9f74febd103f414ddc6d6da2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773564238&Signature=eEDqmaP95yeyq98n5mMW2IktUPYBb5dtJRDKnSO1W8z-vdoZeNMhpL5NiuvDc7fNmbe-9FzdSJOkCsLWglEkuosWFdo4LVjMTojzp51AAiKwLwN-qb1WldxKok6ztu7OTCUbUws3dMYa1CK4DcgWHv7rGU2qlzzHdgS9BgxhxWUORjkDUE-zp6wVrHOl~mZtyDgrfR5rnsUaAdKk7YTTSOaCvrG4L7hk6kiB0mW8sMEZequOW160ZCET-cdoBELcfDDAYU1KR~MGQOmBeZyoWvNMjRCEhG~jq7weY-EKwMVo8-n2bY20lcgKXAJROm5dPKb3Nrmg8A6tgiW5jmBYAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richfield School Board on Sept. 15 authorized the administration to certify the district’s maximum preliminary levy for 2025 (payable 2026), a routine procedural step required by state timelines that triggers taxpayer notices and preserves the district’s options ahead of the Dec. 1 truth‑in‑taxation public hearing.

District staff described the preliminary levy as a maximum certification only and said final levy and tax-rate decisions will return to the board in December. The preliminary calculation submitted to the board showed reductions in some levy categories tied to projected enrollment declines for the 2026–27 school year and noted a modest projected decrease in the district’s technology referendum levy authority because recent property‑value changes and abatements altered the calculation.

\"This is a pretty routine process where we authorize the maximum levy,\" the district finance presenter said, noting additional state calculations and adjustments will occur before the board takes the final vote in December. Board members asked whether the projected enrollment decline (for 2026–27) was the driver for reductions; staff replied that models projecting slight declines year over year are built into levy projections.

The board approved the preliminary certification by voice vote; staff confirmed the formal truth‑in‑taxation presentation and final levy vote will take place at the board’s Dec. 1 meeting.","The school board authorized staff to certify the district’s maximum preliminary levy by the Sept. 30 deadline, a routine step that starts property‑tax notifications; the board will review the final levy and the truth‑in‑taxation presentation at its Dec. 1 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Richfield board certifies maximum preliminary levy for 2025 (payable 2026); final levy set at December hearing