Robbinsdale Area Schools Proposes $413 Million Bond for Building Upgrades, Community Engagement Key
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, support is increasing for a proposed $413 million bond referendum in Robbinsdale Area Schools (RAS) that would raise property taxes to fund necessary updates for aging school buildings and improve the district's appeal to families. The district,…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 5, 2026 —
Robbinsdale Area Schools (RAS) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is seeking increased community support for a proposed $413 million bond referendum. The initiative aims to address aging school buildings and enhance the district’s attractiveness to families through significant property tax increases.
This proposed bond is the first capital improvement bond the district has sought since the 1980s. District officials state that RAS is facing financial challenges and that this referendum is also intended to help restore community trust. The plan includes substantial renovations to Cooper High School, with the goal of making it the district’s sole high school. Additionally, there are proposals to repurpose Armstrong High School.
The proposed $413 million investment is intended to fund necessary updates and improvements across the school district. The specifics of the necessary updates and the exact nature of the repurposing of Armstrong High School were not detailed in the provided summary.
Support for the referendum is reportedly increasing within the community. The district has not provided information regarding the timeline for the vote or the specific measures that will be put before voters.
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