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Robbinsdale board posts Listening Time rules, timeline and conduct policies
Summary
The Robbinsdale Area Schools board published procedures for its Listening Time (March 17, 2025), specifying a 6:00–6:50 p.m. window, a three-minute limit per speaker, documentation steps and conduct rules tied to School Board policy 207 AP and Minnesota Statute 13.43.
The School Board of Robbinsdale Area Schools published the district's Listening Time procedures for the March 17, 2025 session, saying the event "provides an opportunity for the school district community to share comments, concerns, questions and ideas with representatives of the school board and the superintendent." The district set Listening Time to begin at 6 p.m. and end at or before 6:50 p.m.
The district said the School Board Facilitator will allow three minutes per speaker and that respectful communication is required. The written procedure cites School Board policy 207 AP (Public Hearings) and Minnesota Statute 13.43 in support of a rule that "personal attacks by anyone addressing the school board are unacceptable" and notes that repeated violations can terminate a speaker's privilege to address the board. The document also references School Board policy 504 AP (Student Dress and Appearance) in its general guidance.
The district emphasized administrative follow-up: the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and School Board will accept and distribute submitted materials and an administrator will determine whether a follow-up action or additional research is required. The guidance says inquiries that need research will receive responses after necessary information is gathered.
The procedures are published under Robbinsdale Area Schools, Independent School District 281, at the district address, 4148 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427.
