Consent Agenda Items for Board Approval

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The Consent Agenda packaged several administrative, financial, and personnel matters for efficient approval. This included the FY27 Property-Liability Insurance Renewal, which projected a 3.51% decrease in total premium. The FAIR Crystal Pavement Rehabilitation Project bid was recommended to Park Construction Company for $202,026. The 2026-27 Dairy Bid was recommended to St. Paul Beverage Solutions LLC for an estimated $286,274.50. Tentative agreements were proposed for Robbinsdale Equity Allies (REA), Program Assistants, Program Directors, and Cabinet, outlining salary adjustments, benefit changes, and non-economic revisions for 2025-2027. The bi-monthly disbursement report and personnel reports were also submitted for review.

Intermediate District 287 Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM)

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Kristen Hoheisel presented a resolution for the 10-Year LTFM Program for Intermediate District 287. This program is critical for maintaining aging buildings, funded by a levy from member districts. The plan aims to keep the combined LTFM and lease levy stable for taxpayers. Projected FY28 expenditures include health/safety ($170,316) and deferred maintenance ($810,000 for SEC Geothermal System & Parking Lot), with additional debt service payments ($781,620) for past bond projects. Future projects include roof replacements, building automation updates, parking lot maintenance, and HVAC unit replacements at various sites. All 12 member districts must approve their proportionate share by July 31, 2026.

Robbinsdale Area Schools (RAS) Portrait of Our Learners

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Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch presented this item, which is a foundational document defining the characteristics, skills, and knowledge the district aims to cultivate in its students. The 'Portrait of Our Learners' typically guides curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment methods across the school system. No specific details of the document's content were included in the transcript excerpt.

Resolution Accepting Donations

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Chief Financial Officer Kristen Hoheisel brought forth a resolution for the Board's action to officially accept donations. This is a standard procedure to formally acknowledge and approve gifts and contributions received by the district, which can include financial contributions, materials, or services from individuals or organizations. The specific donors or amounts were not detailed in this agenda item but donations are mentioned in the disbursement report.

Second Read (Action) Policies

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This action item called for the Board's approval of six policies after their second reading. The policies covered various operational and governance aspects: Policy 535 on Service Animals in Schools, Policy 703 on Annual Audit, Policy 704 on Fixed Assets Inventory and Accounting, Policy 705 on Investments, Policy 714 on Fund Balances, and Policy 721 on Procurement. The second read indicates these policies have undergone prior review and discussion, and are now ready for final adoption.