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Robbinsdale board votes to censure Director Brooks for harassment policy violation
Summary
After debate and amendment, the board voted to censure Director Brooks for violating policy 4.13 (discrimination/harassment) as outlined in the investigator—s report; the chair announced the censure and explained it is a formal reprimand, not removal.
The Robbinsdale Public School District board voted on Aug. 26 to censure Director Brooks, adopting a motion that cited violations of governance policy 4.13 (discrimination, harassment and violence) as described in the investigator—s report. The motion was amended and resubmitted following procedural discussion and a request that findings be listed; after roll-call the motion carried by a majority and Chair Bowman announced that Director Brooks had been censured.
Director Brooks defended herself during the discussion, calling the proceedings "dysfunctional" and saying she had "no apologies for being a black woman," while also noting her long record of public service and her voter support. Supporters of censure argued the investigator sustained allegations involving Director Brooks—communications and conduct; opponents said procedural protections are required for more severe actions such as removal. The chair clarified that censure is a public reprimand and does not bar Brooks from speaking at meetings or from her seat, but serves as a formal warning that further misconduct could lead to suspension or removal under the law.
