Robbinsdale Area Schools Board Business Meeting and Study Session - April 22, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Approval of agenda
Cooper High School student voice initiatives
Robbinsdale Area Schools mission and land acknowledgement
Superintendent's report
Volunteer Appreciation Week celebration
Intermediate District 287 LTFM plan information and discussion
Resolution accepting March 2025 donations
Areas of Interest (5)
- Robbinsdale Area Schools exploring long-term facility maintenance levies for Intermediate District 287.
- Cooper High School implementing restorative justice circles to combat student absenteeism.
- Superintendent reports progress on 'Reimagine Robbinsdale Vision 2030' reaching 11,000 community touch points.
- Schools face potential shift in levy collection years (2026-2027) due to multi-district financial planning.
- Volunteers remain a critical, under-recognized resource for district operations with 20,000 annual hours contributed.
Votes (2)
Approval of the meeting agenda
Moved by Bowman · Seconded by Holmes
Acceptance of March 2025 donations ($43,000+)
Moved by Helen Brand · Seconded by Basset
Notable Quotes (2)
No answer is a wrong answer.
Attendance is a big issue in large public schools across the nation.
People (7)
Evans BeckerChairPresiding over the Robbinsdale Area School Board meeting.
Presiding over the Robbinsdale Area School Board meeting.
StalloSuperintendentPresenting school district reports and coordinating board business.
1 quote
Presenting school district reports and coordinating board business.
“The success of our schools would not be possible without our caring community and all of our volunteers.”
Acknowledging volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week.
Shaunie SmithPrincipalLead for the Cooper High School team discussing student voice.
1 quote
Lead for the Cooper High School team discussing student voice.
“By prioritizing student voice, we can better understand our students needs, perspectives, and aspirations.”
Explaining the importance of student input in educational practices.
Emily BlanchettStudentCooper High School senior involved in student council and GSA.
1 quote
Cooper High School senior involved in student council and GSA.
“I've been asked for my opinion at least once, or asked for my voice, my thoughts on something.”
Describing her experience as a student leader.
Chad HillStudentCooper High School junior active in student government.
1 quote
Cooper High School junior active in student government.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Quoting Mahatma Gandhi to describe his approach to service.
Amanda LizerAVID TeacherCooper High School graduate and 17-year educator in the district.
1 quote
Cooper High School graduate and 17-year educator in the district.
“I feel like that has really set me on my path to be an educator.”
Reflecting on how support from Cooper staff impacted her career choice.
Dr. Josh MaymAssistant PrincipalDiscussing restorative justice circles and attendance initiatives.
1 quote
Discussing restorative justice circles and attendance initiatives.
“We've been trying to find ways to connect with our kids in a meaningful capacity.”
Addressing student attendance issues via restorative circles.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- April 22nd, 2025, 7:03 PM, Education Service Center
- April 29th, 2025: Multicultural Fest at Cooper High School
- May 5th, 2025: Scheduled action on 287 LTFM plan
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution accepting March 2025 donations totaling over $43,000.