Robbinsdale Area Schools Board Special Study Session - January 12, 6 p.m.

Monday, January 12, 2026

Board committee assignments

Amendment to legal counsel authorization

Monitoring and improving the revised budget

Review of statutory operating debt plan

Boundary planning and facilities closures

Program transitions

District calendar review

Superintendent mid-year evaluation

E-learning discussion for students

Votes (2)

Add discussion about allowing students to move to e-learning to the agenda

PassedNot specified

Moved by Caroline Long · Seconded by Not stated

Authorize Director of Student Services/Special Ed to contact legal counsel

Motion prevails6-1

Moved by Gita Evans Becker · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (3)

We acknowledge Robbinsdale Area Schools is located on the homelands of the Dakota and Ajiway people.

Gita Evans Becker
Land acknowledgementLand acknowledgement statement.

We are at the phase now of finalizing the statutory operating debt plan, seeking approval, submitting that to MDE.

Terry Salis
BudgetUpdate on financial recovery planning.

Students that reside west of 169 would be boundary to Zachary Lane Elementary. And then students that are east of Highway 169 would be boundaried to Neil Elementary.

Kristen Hohheisel
BoundariesProposal for Sonis Elementary boundary shifts.

People (6)

Gita Evans BeckerSchool Board Chair

Lead study session and facilitates discussion.

Kristen HohheiselChief Financial Officer

Manages district budget, boundary proposals, and facilities.

Tony BdonDirector of Student Services

Manages special education programming and center-based placements.

Caroline LongSchool Board Director

Advocates for E-learning discussions and special education oversight.

Renee BowmanSchool Board Clerk

Participates in committee assignments and board governance.

Places Mentioned

Robbinsdale Area Schools BoardroomSonosen Elementary SchoolZachary Lane ElementaryNeil ElementaryGolden Valley

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Monday, January 12th, 2026, 6 PM
  • January 20th, 2026 - Target for approval of debt plan
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