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Robbinsdale trustees review three high‑school scenarios, eye November bond timeline and approve Nexus master‑planning contract
Summary
At a study session the board reviewed options ranging from one new high school to renovating two existing high schools, discussed tradeoffs between upfront bond debt and long‑term operating costs, and approved a Vision 2030 master‑planning agreement with Nexus (6–1 vote).
Board members spent the evening weighing facility scenarios that administration said will shape any future bond request and the district's long‑term footprint.
Assistant Superintendent McDowell and finance staff presented three high‑school options tied to the Reimagine Vision 2030 work: Option A — a single new high school (Cooper site was used as the focal example) with an on‑site aquatic center and major site rebuild; Option B — a major remodel/expansion on the Cooper site (retain more existing structures); Option C — renovate and retain two high schools (Armstrong and Cooper) and accept higher annual operating costs.
McDowell stressed the tradeoffs: larger upfront bond amounts…
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