Robbinsdale Area Schools — Transcript
Monday, July 20, 2026
District System of Continuous Improvement Recommendations
Ballot Language for Building Bonds Special Election
Building Bond Referendum Campaign Communication Strategy
Votes (6)
Consent Agenda Approval
Dissent: Director Long
Moved by Director Bowman [00:08:10] · Seconded by Director Wuto [00:08:20]
The consent agenda included various routine reports and disbursements. Director Long raised a dissenting vote without verbal explanation, while the rest of the board approved the items.
District System of Continuous Improvement Recommendations
Dissent: None
Moved by Director Hillbrand [00:09:50] · Seconded by Director Bowman [00:10:00]
Superintendent Stall presented the recommendations, clarifying how strategic themes would be translated into measurable outcomes by committees or through existing improvement plans. Director Long inquired about measurement frequency and the involvement of schools, while Director Brennesen requested a timeline document for clearer oversight.
Ballot Language for Special Election for Building Bonds
Dissent: Director Long
Moved by Director Bowman [00:16:35] · Seconded by Director Hillbrand [00:16:50]
CFO Hisel presented two ballot language options, with the key difference being the contingency of Question 3. The board chose the alternate version, making Question 3 contingent on the passage of both Question 1 and Question 2, believing it would be simpler for the public to understand. Director Long expressed concern about the increased taxpayer cost if all three pass.
Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members
Dissent: None
Moved by Director Bowman [00:20:40] · Seconded by Director Wuto [00:21:20]
Molly presented a routine resolution to call the general election for school board members on November 3rd. The board found it straightforward and proceeded with an immediate vote.
Resolution Accepting Donations
Dissent: None
Moved by Director Brennesen [00:34:40] · Seconded by Director Bowman [00:34:50]
The board considered accepting over $1,000 in donations. A question was raised about a specific donation (C1) that listed items rather than a dollar amount, which was clarified as acceptable. The resolution passed unanimously.
School Board Calendar Change
Dissent: None
Moved by Director Brenten [00:35:55] · Seconded by Director Bowman [00:36:00]
A minor change to the school board calendar for the upcoming year, specifically May 17th, was proposed due to Eid. The change was quickly approved.
Notable Quotes (6)
So this year what we're trying to do better is to link that district strategic work with our school improvement plans as well as our district improvement plans. So there may not be a team. Um, there will be work being done around each of those bullets. There may not be a specific team around each one.
And so how frequently will we see like updates in the different themes?
The followup would be it'd be really cool to just get a timeline document that kind of set, not that we're going to be like, oh, you missed it by five. You know what I mean, but just to say generally here, you know, each of these themes our goal is blah blah blah blah.
Then there is an alternate version where it is where question two is contingent upon the passage of question one and then question three is contingent upon the passage of question one and question two.
I do think the alternate might be easier to explain to people. They each build on top of each other. Um, I think it does make the messaging might be a little easier, but other than that,
So with the alternate also though does that mean that to approve all three the cost to the taxpayers is going to be greater? Correct.
Ordinances & Resolutions (8)
Statement read at the beginning of the meeting acknowledging indigenous homelands.
Recommendations for how the district will establish and measure strategic priorities.
Official resolution to authorize a special election for building bonds, including specific ballot language options.
Standard resolution to formally call the general election for school board members.
Previous district campaign mentioned as a reference for current communication planning.
Tool used to measure progress on strategic themes and goals.
Plans for individual schools, to be more tightly aligned with district strategic work.
District-wide plans for improvement, linked to strategic themes.