## Superintendent’s ## Board Report September 1, 2026 ## Dr. Teri Staloch ## Superintendent ## Robbinsdale Area Schools ## The mission of Robbinsdale Area Schools is to inspire and educate all learners to develop their unique potential and positively contribute to their community. ## Mission Welcome Back, Rdale! ##  STUDENTS ARE BACK! Schools welcomed students back Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. ##  KINDERGARTEN IS NEXT Our youngest learners begin their first days Sept. 2. ## ❤ READY TO LEARN AND ## BELONG Staff are welcoming students into safe, supportive and engaging learning environments. ## The 2026-27 School Year is Underway ## The 2026-27 School Year is Underway ## The 2026-27 School Year is Underway ## Building the 2026-27 School Year ## 80+ NEW TEACHERS Welcomed to Rdale with professional learning, resources and support ## A WEEK OF LEARNING Staff engaged in professional development focused on strong instruction, student support and evidence-based practices ## SAFE & SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS Staff at every site received safety and security training ## Building the 2026-27 School Year ## Starting the Year Together ## 1,000+ STAFF Came together to launch the 2026-27 school year ## 75+ STUDENTS Helped welcome, inspire and remind us why we're here Student voices • Staff voices • ## Music • Celebration • Connection ## One Rdale. One shared commitment to students ## Starting the Year Together ## Coming Together as a Community ## WELCOMING FAMILIES BACK Schools and programs opened their doors to students and families for open houses ahead of the new year ## BUILDING NEW CONNECTIONS Special attention was given to welcoming students and families transitioning to new school communities Strong schools are built on strong relationships with students, families and community. ## Coming Together as a Community ## Creating Better Learning Environments ## 5 SECURE ENTRANCE PROJECTS ## RSI • Meadow Lake • Zachary Lane • ## SEA • Forest ## CAMERA PROJECT COMPLETE Security camera improvements completed across the district ## ACCESS & SECURITY UPGRADES Work nearly complete and new encrypted badges delivered Our teams worked all summer to ensure schools were safe, welcoming and ready for students. Zachary Lane’s new entrance ## Creating Better Spaces for Fun ## A NEW SPACE TO PLAY, ## CONNECT AND BELONG Forest students returned to a beautiful new playground this year ## MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH ## PARTNERSHIP ## Robbinsdale Area Schools + City of ## Crystal Investing together in spaces where students and communities can thrive. ## A Remarkable Summer of Transition ## 3 BUILDINGS CLOSED ## Noble • Sonnesyn • Robbinsdale ## Middle School ## PROGRAMS RELOCATED ## Highview/RVA • FAIR-Crystal middle school programming ## ONLY 8 ITEMS Reported missing through the entire moving process Months of planning and teamwork helped ensure our schools were ready on Day One. ## Fueling a Strong Start ## 14,053 MEALS served during the first two days ## BREAKFAST + LUNCH Nutritious meals help students start the year ready to learn ## READY FROM DAY ONE ## Nutrition Services teams welcomed students back across the district Supporting healthy students and creating the conditions for learning every day. ## Our Students, Our Focus ## 9,610 K-12 STUDENTS started the 2026-27 school year ## with Robbinsdale Area Schools Every student brings their own strengths, experiences, hopes and possibilities. Our focus is making sure each one has what they need to believe, belong and become. ## Building Better Together: 2026 Referendum Update ## Building Better Together ## 1,100 STAFF REACHED Cabinet visited schools and programs during workshop week to share referendum information and answer questions ## SITE TEAMS READY Teams from every school and program trained to support consistent, factual communication ## Building Better Together: 2026 Referendum Update ## Building Better Together ## COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS ## UNDERWAY District leaders connecting with families, staff, cities and community members ## NEW VIDEO COMING SOON Students, staff and community voices helping tell the story of our schools ## Clear information. Open dialogue. An informed community. ## A Statewide Question, Separate from Our Bond ## Building Better Together ## PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CONSTITUTIONAL ## AMENDMENT An estimated $27.19 additional funding per pupil for school districts if the statewide constitutional amendment is approved ## HELPFUL — BUT LIMITED The additional funding would benefit Rdale, but would not provide the long-term financial stability our district needs, and does not replace or fund the facility investments included in Rdale's three bond questions Thank you!