Robbinsdale Area Schools is facing a $19-$21 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 fiscal year due to a budget process error. The mistake occurred when the district mistakenly combined compensatory funding with general revenue, inflating their budget by $20 million. As a result, the district is on track to end the current fiscal year with a statutory operating deficit, requiring a corrective action plan. The district expects to make only about $3 million in cuts out of the proposed $17 million, and may need to consider options like closing buildings or raising taxes to address the shortfall.
