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Robbinsdale Area Schools Board Business Meeting and Study Session - March 16, 2026 - 6 p.m.

Robbinsdale Area SchoolsTuesday, March 17, 2026
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Approval of meeting agenda

District system of continuous improvement (Strategic Theme C2)

Expansion of equitable inclusion and student/family/community voice

Youth leadership development and web portal update

Strategic anchor partner criteria definition

Mental health and ACES training initiatives for staff and community

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Votes (1)

Approval of agenda

PassedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Director Brendelson · Seconded by Director Bowman

Notable Quotes (2)

Our four priorities for 25-26 have really been around expanding opportunities for students to connect with district leaders.

— Boris Ritson Estala
Strategic Theme C2Describing long-term strategic planning goals.

One of the things that's really kind of top of my mind is one of the asks that the board had a couple years ago... how many different youth groups do we have?

— Director Bassett
Student RepresentationSeeking clarity on district-wide youth engagement structures.

People (6)

Chair Evans BeckerBoard Chair

Presiding over the Robbinsdale Area Schools School Board meeting.

Dr. SaloSuperintendent

Overseeing strategic plan monitoring and presenting on theme C2.

Boris Ritson EstalaExecutive Director

Leading strategic theme C2 focusing on equitable inclusion and community voice.

1 quote

“It's not a they're not hey, this is where we are and we're done. It's really it's really the work that we're currently doing.”

Explaining the ongoing nature of district improvement initiatives.

Director BassettBoard Director

Inquiring about formal student advisory structures and board-student engagement.

1 quote

“It's one thing for the administration of the senior leaders to hear from youth, it's totally another thing for the board to hear from youth.”

Advocating for direct board-student communication channels.

Director BrendelsonBoard Director

Moved the agenda approval and inquired about marketing student involvement programs.

Claire LittleCommunication Department

Built the new Youth Voice and Action web portal.

Places Mentioned

Robbinsdale Area Schools Education Service Center Board RoomCooper High SchoolArmstrong High SchoolHighview High School

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Monday, March 16th, 6:00 p.m., Education Service Center Board Room
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