# 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 on various district operations and upcoming initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the tentative contract for 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 and comment on the district's bond referendum projects, preparing for the November 3rd election. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the district's building sales strategy, debating whether to continue with the current real estate broker or issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to maximize property sale values. The board agreed to pursue an RFP for commercial real estate brokerage services to handle multiple district properties. Additionally, the board certified the maximum levy amount to maintain financial flexibility ahead of final decisions in December. Policy updates were approved to comply with state statutes, including procurement policy 721, which outlines purchasing procedures and internal controls. The meeting also featured presentations on summer programming successes and community engagement efforts, but no new contracts or vendor awards were announced beyond the Educational Assistant contract.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Policy
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Robbinsdale Area Schools Board Business Meeting and Study Session - September 22, 2026 - 6 p.m.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlznGNmatdE) - RobbinsdaleAreaSchools