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Ridgefield School Board approves policy updates, a $508,160 playground award and a three-year labor contract
Summary
The Ridgefield School Board adopted multiple WASDA-aligned policy revisions, awarded the Southridge Inclusive Playground contract for $508,160.38, approved procurement agreements and ratified a three-year classified staff contract effective Sept. 1, 2026.
The Ridgefield School Board on May 13 approved several administrative policy updates, awarded an inclusive-playground project, accepted procurement agreements and ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement for classified staff.
Superintendent Dr. Rodriguez briefed the board on statewide K–12 funding challenges and district-specific shortfalls in transportation, special education and operating costs. She said the OSPI-directed K–12 funding equity work group is due to report in 2028 but that OSPI may fast-track recommendations before the next legislative session. Locally, the district’s operating-cost gap was described as roughly $850,000 in the most…
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