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Robbinsdale Area Schools board adopts FY26 budget after split vote
Summary
The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board approved the district's FY26 budget on June 16, 2025, by a 4-2 roll call with one abstention. The decision follows debate and comes as the district advances work on facilities and strategic priorities for 2025–26.
The School Board of Robbinsdale Area Schools (ISD 281) approved the FY26 budget at its June 16, 2025 business meeting. Director ReNae Bowman moved approval and Director Dr. Kenneth Wutoh seconded; the resolution passed with four votes in favor, two opposed and one abstention.
Voting for the budget were Directors Bowman, Dr. Greta Evans-Becker, Aviva Hillenbrand and Dr. Kenneth Wutoh. Directors Kim Holmes and Caroline Long voted against the budget; Director Helen Bassett abstained. The board recorded the roll call outcome as part of the formal motion on the FY26 resolution. The board discussed related financial items that evening, including resolutions designating brokers and depositories for district funds for 2025–26.
The approval advances the district’s fiscal plan for the coming school year alongside other operational decisions the board made that night, including adoption of the Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan and the district’s strategic priority work for 2025–26. The meeting packet and webcast are available on the district website for additional budget detail, including line-item and fund-level documents.
