Robbinsdale Area Schools Board Business Meeting and Study Session - January 20, 2026 - 7 p.m.
Board member awards (MSBA)
Approval of agenda
Consent agenda items
Proposed boundary changes
Revised 2025-26 budget
Statutory operating debt (SOD) plan
Full Document Analysis
Votes (6)
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Director Hillenbrand · Seconded by Director Brenson
Basset motion to cap RMS transfers to Sandberg at 75%
Moved by Director Basset · Seconded by Director Long
Approval of Sonison Elementary boundary changes
Moved by Director Wuto · Seconded by Director Brenson
Approval of Noble Elementary boundary changes
Moved by Director Hillenbrand · Seconded by Director Brenson
Approval of RMS boundary adjustments
Moved by Director Wuto · Seconded by Director Brenson
Adoption of 2025-26 revised budget
Moved by Director Bowman · Seconded by Director Wuto
Notable Quotes (3)
rather than 100% of those students 75%... I really kind of want to go on the record
There is an expectation that it might it might not be entirely balanced but there is an expectation that again those numbers won't be as stark.
I personally don't think this is so much of a difference for us to worry about
People (5)
Evans BeckerChairPresides over school board meeting and manages motions.
Presides over school board meeting and manages motions.
Director BassetDirectorAdvocated for parity in student distribution for boundary changes.
1 quote
Advocated for parity in student distribution for boundary changes.
“if a 100% of those students who are currently at Robbinsdale Middle School all go then to Sandberg that will cause Samberg to be at 89% capacity”
Expressing concern regarding capacity imbalances.
Director BowmanDirectorRecipient of MSBA training awards; emphasized equity policy.
1 quote
Recipient of MSBA training awards; emphasized equity policy.
“I will also point out for transparency's sake and for the public to know, we also have an equity policy in this district.”
Regarding reliance on existing equity measures.
CFO HeiselCFOPresented revised budget and SOD plan details.
1 quote
Presented revised budget and SOD plan details.
“This is the first phase of a multi-phased approach and that there will be programmatic and operational changes”
Explaining the narrative requirements for the SOD plan.
Dr. StaloSuperintendentAdvised on inter-district transfer policies and capacity management.
Advised on inter-district transfer policies and capacity management.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, 7:00 p.m. at Education Service Center boardroom
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Formal adoption of the revised financial plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year.