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Richfield board approves cuts: 23.25 FTE proposed eliminated and five teachers placed on unrequested leave
Summary
The Richfield Public Schools board voted to approve a resolution discontinuing 23.25 FTE licensed positions for 2026–27 and separately approved a resolution proposing to discontinue teaching contracts and place five continuing‑contract teachers on unrequested leave; administration tied decisions to enrollment and revenue projections.
The Richfield Public Schools board voted on March 16 to approve a resolution discontinuing 23.25 full‑time equivalent (FTE) certified positions for the 2026–27 school year and separately approved a resolution proposing to discontinue teaching contracts and place five continuing‑contract teachers on unrequested leave of absence.
Superintendent Steve Civianski and administration staff told the board these actions are budgetary and driven by enrollment projections, revenue forecasts and program needs. Administration said projections were updated after the…
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