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Robbinsdale Area Schools Board Business Meeting - July 7, 2025 - 7 P.M.

Robbinsdale Area SchoolsTuesday, July 8, 2025
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Consent Agenda approval

Superintendent year-end evaluation summary

Acceptance of June 2025 donations

2025-2026 school calendar revisions

Addressing senior student contact hours and compensatory aid requirements

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Votes (3)

Approval of the consent agenda

Approved5-2

Moved by Director Bowman · Seconded by Director Hillbrand

Acceptance of June 2025 donations

ApprovedUnanimous

Moved by Director Basset · Seconded by Director Bowman

Postpone vote on 2025-2026 calendar revisions

PendingN/A

Moved by Director Holmes · Seconded by Director Basset

Notable Quotes (3)

I made a promise when I said yes, and I will be relentless in my quest to help lead our district to excellence.

— Dr. Terry Stalo
Superintendent evaluationClosing remarks after her evaluation summary.

I would move that we postpone this vote until we can have a conversation as a board.

— Director Holmes
Calendar revisionsProposing to delay the calendar revision decision.

The setting of the calendar is actually an administrative function. It is not a function of the board.

— Director Bowman
Calendar revisionsOpposing the board's involvement in calendar revisions.

People (7)

Dr. Terry StaloSuperintendent

Subject of performance evaluation; defended leadership and community engagement efforts.

1 quote

“I believe I have been an outstanding superintendent and leader for Robbinsdale Area Schools.”

Reflecting on first-year performance during evaluation discussion.

Chair Evans BeckerBoard Chair

Presided over the meeting and read the evaluation summary.

Director HolmesBoard Member

Advocated for postponing calendar vote to ensure transparency regarding student hours.

Director BassetBoard Member

Concerned about fiduciary impact of compensatory aid deficits for seniors.

Director BowmanBoard Member

Argued that calendar setting is an administrative function and cautioned against board overreach.

Dr. McDonaldAssistant Superintendent

Advised on state requirements for student instructional hours.

Barb DorneConsultant

Facilitated the superintendent evaluation process for the Minnesota School Boards Association.

Places Mentioned

Robbinsdale Area Schools District

Events & Meetings (2)

  • June 16th (Monday) - Closed session for superintendent evaluation
  • Unspecified date - Regular business meeting
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