Robbinsdale explores expanded e‑learning and attendance protections for students who feel unsafe
Summary
District staff told the board they are developing expanded online options for students fearful about safety, relying on RVA capacity for grades 6–12 while working to create short‑term K–5 options; staff said attendance codes will be adjusted to avoid automatic truancy actions while families pursue online options.
Administrators told the board they are actively developing an expanded set of e‑learning options after the state relaxed certain attendance rules for online instruction. Becky Bordier said the district convened teams Friday and Monday to research options and will meet with principals and human resources to ensure any plan aligns with employee contracts.
Robbinsdale already operates an online program (RVA) that covers grades 6–12; administrators said RVA has capacity to serve additional students temporarily, while the district works to fill a gap for K–5 students. Bordier said district teachers have long used platforms such as Schoology and Seesaw to push content and that, with careful planning, students who stay home will be able to access classroom learning materials even when direct instruction is paused. The administration hopes to have a systematized approach by the end of the week and emphasized that attendance should be tracked accurately to protect student safety but that truancy filings would be avoided while temporary online placements are arranged.
Meals and logistics: staff said meal‑service options are being considered but no specific plan was presented at this meeting. Administration will report back with recommended operating procedures, contract alignments, and communications for families.
