Robbinsdale Area Schools Board Business Meeting and Study Session - September 22, 2026 - 6 p.m.

The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board held a business meeting and study session on September 22, 2026, focusing extensively on educational programming, budgetary matters, and facilities management. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a tentative contract with educational assistants, which involved salary and non-economic provisions, and passed with a majority vote. The board also reviewed the Minnesota Department of Education's positive review related to upcoming bond referendum projects aimed at facility improvements and modernization, with a motion to certify the maximum levy amount to maintain flexibility for future decisions. Additionally, the board discussed the process for selling district properties, considering whether to engage a commercial real estate broker through a request for proposal (RFP) to maximize value. Policy updates were approved to ensure compliance with state statutes, including procurement policies governing purchasing and expense approvals. The meeting also covered the importance of community engagement and transparency regarding the bond referendum and district financial planning.