The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education held a study session on Monday, Dec. 8, as part of its ongoing work to address the district’s plan to address its statutory operating debt (SOD) and move forward with Phase I of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030. Board members reviewed the facility recommendations previously discussed, received additional information requested at the Nov. 24 meeting, and previewed procedures for the Dec. 15 public hearing on school closures. 

Robbinsdale Area Schools (Rdale) will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, regarding potential school closures. Community members who wish to provide testimony must sign up in advance using an online Google Form.

We are aware of recent reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Minnesota that is causing fear and uncertainty for some in our community, especially among our Somali families and other immigrant families.

We want to reaffirm our commitment to each and every student, parent/guardian and staff member: You are valued. You are welcome here. Your children belong in our schools.

The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education has selected DJ (Richard) Brynteson to serve on the Board through December 2026.

The School Board has scheduled an extra Listening Time on Dec. 1 to provide more opportunities for public comment as the board navigates statutory operating debt (SOD) planning.

Families of soon-to-be kindergarteners attended our Kindergarten Information Fair on Nov. 22 to explore Rdale programs, meet staff, and learn about enrollment.

The Board of Education will interview four finalists for the open school board seat during a special, public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20.

The School Board took required steps on Nov. 17 to move potential school closures to a December public hearing following extensive discussion about elementary options.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that the Federal Government shutdown will affect SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. We know this may create concern for some in our community, and we want to share resources that can help.

Robbinsdale Area Schools administration shared updated recommendations for building closures and facility repurposing at the Nov. 3 Board of Education meeting, marking another step forward in Phase I of Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 and the district’s plan to address its statutory operating debt (SOD).

Robbinsdale Area Schools is excited to welcome families to our Kindergarten Information Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at FAIR School Crystal (3915 Adair Ave. N., Crystal).

Kindergarten is a big adventure, and Robbinsdale Area Schools offers unique magnet options designed to inspire curiosity and creativity.

District administration presented the first round of facility options to the Board of Education Oct. 20 as part of the ongoing Reimagine Rdale: Vision 2030 process and the district’s statutory operating debt (SOD) plan to restore long-term financial stability.

Robbinsdale Area Schools is continuing to work on the creation of a Statutory Operating Debt Plan, while focusing on what is best for students and balancing short-term and long-term goals.