Saint Paul Public Schools — Agenda
Sunday, May 17, 2026
School Board Self-Evaluation Results Review/Discussion
Board Summer Professional Development Discussion
Superintendent Evaluation Timeline Review
Review of Board Governance 200 Series Policies
Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Phase I/II Update
Votes (40)
Policy Series 700 Approvals
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
As part of the ongoing three-year policy review cycle, the School Board formally approved policies related to district budgeting, accounting procedures, and the acceptance of gifts.
Policy Series 500 Approvals (School Meals)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The School Board approved Policy 534, specifically addressing guidelines and regulations pertaining to school meals.
Policy Series 500 Approvals (Wellness)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Policy 533, focusing on district-wide wellness initiatives and standards, received formal approval from the School Board.
Policy Series 300 Approvals (Policy Implementation)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Policy 305, which details the procedures and framework for the implementation of district policies, was formally adopted by the School Board.
Policy Series 400 Approvals (Employment & Personnel)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
A set of policies governing various aspects of district employment and personnel management, including equal opportunity, employee discipline, background checks, personnel data handling, and employee subpoenas, were approved to ensure legal and equitable practices.
Further Policy Series 400 Approvals (Employee Conduct & Health)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Additional policies related to employee conduct, such as publications, expense reimbursement, managing infectious conditions, gifts to staff, and appropriate employee-student relationships, were approved.
Policy Series 400 Approval (Special Education Teacher Workload)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Policy 427, which specifies workload limits for certain special education teachers, was approved to support effective and sustainable special education services.
Policy Series 500 Approvals (Student Conduct & Services)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The School Board approved a comprehensive set of policies covering student safety (weapons, searches), appearance, material distribution, extended school year for IEPs, fundraising, recruiting, medical directives (DNR-DNI), interviews by external agencies, surveys, violence prevention, vehicle use, and non-discrimination.
Policy 698 Repeal (Teaching State Standards)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Policy 698, which pertained to the teaching of state standards, was formally repealed by the School Board.
Policy Series 500/600 Approvals (Activities, Health, & Education Services)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The School Board approved various policies related to school activities, student immunization requirements, alternative educational services, field trips, homeschooling, parent and family engagement for Title I programs, and summer school instruction.
Policy Series 500/700 Approvals (Service Animals & Financial Oversight)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Policies governing the use of service animals in schools, the annual audit process, the inventory and accounting of fixed assets, district investments, management of fund balances, and procurement procedures were approved.
Annual Mandated Policy Approval (Equity)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Policy 102.1, the annually mandated policy on equity, received its required yearly approval from the School Board.
MSBA Policy Recommendations: Legislative Updates Review (600 Series)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by Policy Committee · Seconded by N/A
The Policy Committee reviewed several policies (606.6 AP, 613, 620.1 AP, 624.1 AP) to identify necessary redlines and recommendations based on legislative changes.
MSBA Policy Recommendations: Legislative Updates Review (400, 500, 700 Series)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by Policy Committee · Seconded by N/A
Policies 410, 413, 415, 506, 514, 524, and 722 were reviewed by the Policy Committee for legislative updates and potential policy recommendations, ensuring alignment with current laws.
MSBA Alignment Policies Reviewed (Comprehensive Review)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by Policy Committee · Seconded by N/A
A broad spectrum of policies, including those on open and closed meetings, district and superintendent administration, administrator ethics, child maltreatment reporting, drug-free schools, student medication, Title IX, and disposition of obsolete equipment, were reviewed for alignment with MSBA recommendations.
MSBA Policy Recommendations: Legislative Updates Review (Student Records & Transportation Safety)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by Policy Committee · Seconded by N/A
The Policy Committee reviewed Policies 515 (Protection and Privacy of Student Records) and 709 (Student Transportation Safety) for necessary updates based on legislative changes.
School Board Vacancy and Appointment Process
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The School Board executed a multi-step process to fill a board vacancy, involving application review, candidate scoring, interviews, and the final appointment of a new director.
Approval of FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The School Board formally approved the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2025, providing transparency and accountability for district finances.
Approval of Levy Pay 2025
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Following a Truth-in-Taxation Hearing and public comment period, the School Board officially approved the tax levy for 2025.
Action - Revised 2025-26 Budget
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
After reviewing a revised draft in a special study session, the School Board took action to approve the updated budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Action - Final Statutory Operating Debt (SOD) Plan
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Following review of a draft SOD Plan, the School Board formally approved the final Statutory Operating Debt Plan for the district.
FY25 SOD Approval from MDE
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The School Board received notification of the Minnesota Department of Education's (MDE) approval of the district's Fiscal Year 2025 Statutory Operating Debt.
Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Facilities and Enrollment Decisions - Magnet Transportation
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
As part of the comprehensive Vision 2030 facilities planning, the Board made a decision to remove magnet transportation as an elimination option, instead opting to close an additional school.
Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Facilities and Enrollment Decisions - FAIR Crystal & Pilgrim Lane
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The Board made several key decisions regarding school facilities and programming, opting to repurpose FAIR Crystal as an elementary school and closing FAIR Pilgrim Lane while moving its students to the FAIR Crystal building.
Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Facilities and Enrollment Decisions - Minneapolis Open Enrollment Transportation
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The Board decided to discontinue open enrollment transportation services for students residing in Minneapolis.
Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Facilities and Enrollment Decisions - IB Programme
Dissent: Two board members
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
During the Vision 2030 planning, the Board showed support for eliminating the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.
Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Facilities and Enrollment Decisions - School Closures
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Following a public hearing, the Board made definitive votes on closing several schools and the Education Service Center, while also confirming that two other schools would remain open.
Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 Facilities and Enrollment Decisions - Final Adjustments
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Further adjustments were made to the Vision 2030 plan, including a reversal to keep FAIR Pilgrim Lane open, the removal of FAIR Crystal programming, and the relocation of Highview, RVA, and some ESC departments to the FAIR Crystal facility.
RMS Gym and Site Development Agreement - Buyout
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
A specific action was taken by the Board regarding a buyout agreement for the RMS gym and associated site development.
Approval of Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan (D281 & D287)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The annual Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan for districts D281 and D287 underwent review and was subsequently approved by the Board.
Approval of RAS Portrait of Our Learners
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The Robbinsdale Area Schools (RAS) Portrait of Our Learners, a framework outlining the desired characteristics and outcomes for district students, was formally approved.
Policy Series 200 Approvals (Board Conflict of Interest & Legal Action)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Policies addressing potential conflicts of interest for school board members and legal actions (criminal or civil) against the school district or its members were approved.
Policy Series 200 Approval (School Board Meeting Minutes)
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Policy 204, which outlines the procedures for recording and approving School Board meeting minutes, was formally approved.
Finalization of RAS Board Handbook
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
After thorough review and feedback processes, the Robbinsdale Area Schools (RAS) Board Handbook was officially finalized and approved by the School Board.
Approval of 2026-27 School Board Meetings Schedule
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The draft schedule for the 2026-27 School Board meetings was reviewed and subsequently approved, with a final adjustment and approval.
Superintendent Annual Goal Setting Approval
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Following a special study session for discussion, the Superintendent's annual goals were formally approved by the School Board.
Approval and Implementation of District Land Acknowledgement and Tribal Flags
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The Board approved the policy to read a District Land Acknowledgement at meetings and display Tribal Flags in the Boardroom, signifying a commitment to respect for indigenous heritage and community engagement.
Approval of LAC Developed Legislative Platform
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The 2026 Legislative Platform, developed by the Legislative Advisory Council, was reviewed and subsequently approved by the School Board.
Approval to Move Reimagine Rdale Vision 2030 Recommendations Forward
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
Recommendations presented by the Reimagine Rdale Vision 2030 Team were approved by the Board, signifying a commitment to progress with the strategic plan's initiatives.
Approval of Strategic Plan Themes and Priority Work 2025-26
Dissent: N/A
Moved by School Board · Seconded by School Board
The core themes and priority work guiding the district's strategic plan for the 2025-26 academic year, covering areas like academic achievement, student engagement, collaboration, and staff investment, were officially approved.
Notable Quotes (8)
Board votes to remove magnet transportation off the table for elimination and instead close an additional school
Board votes to remove FAIR Crystal programming, to repurpose as an elementary school - moving students to PMS or SMS by boundary; close FAIR Pilgrim Lane and move the students to FAIR Crystal building
Board voted to eliminate Minneapolis open enrollment transportation
Board votes to close RMS, Noble, Sonnesyn and ESC
Board votes to keep Lakeview and Neill open
Board voted to keep FAIR Pilgrim Lane open
Board voted to remove FAIR Crystal programming
Board voted to move Highview, RVA and some ESC departments to FAIR Crystal
Ordinances & Resolutions (99)
Policy governing the process of establishing and adopting the school district's budget.
Policy detailing the accounting principles and practices for the school district.
Policy outlining the guidelines for the school district's acceptance of gifts.
Policy addressing the provision of school meals within the district.
Policy related to wellness initiatives and standards within the school district.
Policy detailing the procedures and guidelines for implementing district policies.
Policy ensuring equal opportunity in employment practices within the school district.
Policy outlining the process for employee discipline, suspension, and dismissal.
Policy mandating and guiding employment background checks for staff.
Policy on the management and confidentiality of public and private personnel data.
Policy providing guidelines for responding to subpoenas involving school district employees.
Policy addressing employee-created materials and intellectual property.
Policy establishing rules for employee expense reimbursement.
Policy for managing health and safety concerning infectious conditions in students and employees.
Policy regulating the acceptance of gifts by employees and school board members.
Policy defining appropriate boundaries and conduct in employee-student relationships.
Policy setting specific workload limits for certain special education teachers.
Policy addressing the presence and prohibition of weapons in schools.
Policy outlining procedures for searching student property and persons.
Policy establishing guidelines for student dress and appearance.
Policy regulating the distribution of non-school sponsored materials on school property.
Policy providing for extended school year services for students with IEPs.
Policy governing student fundraising activities.
Policy concerning student recruitment practices.
Policy addressing Do Not Resuscitate/Do Not Intubate orders for students.
Policy establishing protocols for interviews of students by external agencies.
Policy regulating the administration of student surveys.
Policy on strategies and programs for violence prevention in schools.
Policy governing student vehicle use and related patrols, inspections, and searches.
Policy prohibiting discrimination based on student, parental, family, and marital status.
Policy concerning the teaching of state educational standards.
Policy regarding school-sponsored activities.
Policy on mandatory immunization requirements for students.
Policy detailing the provision of alternative educational services.
Policy governing the planning and execution of school field trips.
Policy outlining the district's guidelines and requirements for home schooling.
Policy for developing parent and family engagement policies for Title I programs.
Policy governing instruction during summer school sessions.
Policy regarding the presence and use of service animals in schools.
Policy on conducting the annual financial audit of the school district.
Policy for establishing and maintaining a fixed asset inventory and accounting system.
Policy outlining the district's investment strategies and regulations.
Policy concerning the management and levels of district fund balances.
Policy establishing procedures for district procurement and purchasing.
A mandated annual policy focusing on equity within the school district.
An appendix to a policy, reviewed for legislative updates regarding library materials.
Policy on the requirements for student graduation, reviewed for legislative updates.
An appendix to a policy, reviewed for legislative updates regarding credit for learning.
An appendix to a policy, reviewed for legislative updates on online learning options.
Policy regarding family and medical leave for employees, reviewed for legislative updates.
Policy on discrimination, harassment, and violence prevention, reviewed for legislative updates.
Policy outlining mandated reporting procedures for vulnerable adult maltreatment, reviewed for legislative updates.
Policy on student disciplinary procedures, reviewed for legislative updates.
Policy prohibiting bullying, reviewed for legislative updates.
Policy on acceptable use of internet, technology, and cell phones, and related safety, reviewed for legislative updates.
Policy on public data and data subjects, reviewed for legislative updates.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on open and closed meetings.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on school district administration.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on the role of the superintendent.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on the selection process for a superintendent.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on the superintendent's contract, duties, and evaluation.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on the code of ethics for administrators.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on mandated reporting of child abuse.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on maintaining drug-free environments.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on student medication and telehealth services.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on the use of overdose medication.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on Title IX, sex nondiscrimination, and grievance procedures.
Policy aligning with MSBA recommendations on the disposal of obsolete equipment and materials.
Policy on the protection and privacy of student records, reviewed for legislative updates.
Policy on student transportation safety, reviewed for legislative updates.
Policy outlining the process for filling vacancies on the school board.
District-wide plan aimed at fostering comprehensive achievement and civic readiness among students.
A report detailing the district's progress and strategies in achievement and integration.
A three-year strategic plan for Achievement and Integration initiatives from 2027 to 2029.
The comprehensive financial report for Fiscal Year 2025, subject to approval.
A plan developed to address the district's statutory operating debt.
Initial options presented as part of the district's long-term vision plan for facilities and operations.
Annual review and approval of the long-term facilities maintenance plans for specific districts D281 and D287.
Policy addressing potential conflicts of interest for school board members.
Policy outlining procedures for criminal or civil actions against the school district or its constituents.
Policy governing the official minutes of school board meetings.
Policy establishing the framework for school board governance.
Policy detailing the procedures for conducting official board business meetings.
Policy defining the working relationship between the school board and the superintendent.
Policy clarifying the relationship between the school board and other district staff.
The ethical guidelines and standards of conduct for the school board.
The official handbook for members of the Robbinsdale Area Schools Board.
The approved schedule of school board meetings for the 2026-27 academic year.
An official acknowledgement of indigenous land, to be read at meetings.
Flags to be displayed in the boardroom as a gesture of recognition.
The school district's approved advocacy positions and priorities for the 2026 legislative session.
The approved overarching themes and specific priority initiatives for the district's strategic plan during 2025-26.
Minnesota administrative rules detailing program requirements for all administrative licenses.
State law governing public access to government meetings.
State law regulating the collection, creation, storage, maintenance, use, and dissemination of government data.
Model policies provided by the Minnesota School Boards Association and Minnesota Association of School Administrators.
A chapter from the MSBA Service Manual providing guidance on various district operations.
Legal bulletins offering specific guidance on legal matters relevant to school boards.
The state office responsible for drafting and publishing Minnesota statutes and rules.