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Robbinsdale Area Schools approves ballot questions for up to $413M in bonding revenue
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Kyle Brown , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 21, 2026
· 4 min read
The Robbinsdale Area School Board on Monday approved ballot language for a series of bonding proposals that would raise up to $413 million for capital improvement projects. In November, voters will consider a cascading three-part referendum that would fund school renovations and expansions and se...
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Key takeaway Before the district approved its Statutory Operating Debt correction plan, nine of 18 schools were at less than 60% capacity, according to a report published in September .
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The Robbinsdale Area Schools' decision to put a $413 million bonding proposal to voters in November will have significant implications for the district's long-term financial stability and the quality of education it provides. With the district still reeling from a $21 million accounting error in 2024, this referendum represents a crucial opportunity for Robbinsdale to rightsize its facilities and invest in programs that benefit students. The proposed consolidation of high school students into a single 3,000-student campus at Robbinsdale Cooper High School and the New Hope Learning Center will be closely watched, as it has the potential to reshape the district's educational landscape. As voters consider the potential $25 per month property tax increase, they will need to weigh the benefits of upgraded facilities and a more sustainable financial model against the added cost. The outcome of this referendum will have far-reaching consequences for the district's ability to provide quality education and stabilize its finances.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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