Robbinsdale Area Schools Board Business Meeting and Study Session - February 17, 2026 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Land acknowledgement
Robbinsdale Area Schools annual compliance report
American Indian Parent Advisory Group (APAC) recommendations
District system of continuous improvement reports
Strategic plan priority work: student engagement and wellness
Catalyst framework implementation
BAR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) program status
Restorative practices and suspension data analysis
Areas of Interest (5)
- Board members express concern over the lack of long-term proficiency data for expensive external restorative practice vendors.
- APAC committee reports a vote of concurrence for the third year, noting improved visibility for indigenous students.
- District officials acknowledge a recent decrease in attendance linked to community fear and uncertainty.
- Disparities in suspension rates for students of color remain a focal point for restorative practice implementation.
- Proposed expansion of the BAR program into middle schools faces significant financial hurdles.
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda
Moved by Director Wuto · Seconded by Director Bowman
Notable Quotes (3)
The visibility of Indian education matters to our community. Seeing the tribal flags in the boardroom and the hearing the land acknowledgement helps our families feel recognized and respected.
Even the seasons form a circle in their changing and always come back again to where they were. When we hold space for each other, it represents resilience.
I also feel that the NC rate would be a lot higher if we didn't have bar to help our kids out.
People (6)
Evans BeckerChairModerates board meeting and calls for votes.
Moderates board meeting and calls for votes.
Kathy EstradaChairPresented the APAC vote of concurrence and land acknowledgement remarks from Mexico.
1 quote
Presented the APAC vote of concurrence and land acknowledgement remarks from Mexico.
“The visibility of Indian education matters to our community.”
Reflecting on the impact of tribal flags and land acknowledgements.
StyloSuperintendentOversees operational reports and strategic themes.
Oversees operational reports and strategic themes.
Tony BoydDirector of Student ServicesLeads the discussion on strategic theme 1B, student engagement and wellness.
Leads the discussion on strategic theme 1B, student engagement and wellness.
BassetDirectorQuestions efficacy of restorative practices and requests longitudinal proficiency data.
Questions efficacy of restorative practices and requests longitudinal proficiency data.
Marissa HuffmanBAR CoordinatorDiscusses BAR program impact on GPAs and student behavior at Cooper High School.
Discusses BAR program impact on GPAs and student behavior at Cooper High School.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, 6:02 p.m. at Education Service Center boardroom