Fridley Public Schools — Transcript

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Fall Student Activities and Athletics Recap

Student School Board Representative Program Enhancement

Fridley Middle School Math and Literacy Initiatives

Fall Community Events Recap

Superintendent's National Engagements and District Benefits

HR Department Updates and Staffing

Custodial Services Enhancements

Successful Referendum Passage

Votes (2)

Resolution for Accepting Gifts

Passed (6-0 Roll Call Vote)

Dissent: None

Moved by Anna [52:35] · Seconded by Keeler [52:40]

The board considered and approved the acceptance of two gifts: a meat bundle gift card from Hy-Vee and a $75 gift card from Target, both designated for the Fall Festival to benefit Early Childhood Education. There was no extensive discussion, indicating routine acceptance.

Approval of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar

Passed Unanimously

Dissent: None

Moved by Meisner [53:07] · Seconded by Anna [53:14]

The board moved to approve the school year calendar for 2025-2026. The item was presented without explicit highlights or debate, suggesting it was a standard procedural approval following prior review.

Ordinances & Resolutions (10)

MCAOther

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, used as a benchmark for measuring student proficiency growth in math and reading.

READ ActOther

Legislation passed by Governor Walz in 2023, focusing on K-12 reading levels and driving changes in literacy instruction.

School Improvement PlanPlan

Building-wide goals for math and literacy align with this overarching plan.

Wit and WisdomOther

A new curriculum adopted for Language and Literature teachers.

Proposal on stipend for Student School Board RepsOther

A future proposal to compensate student school board representatives, modeled after other districts.

ALC dollars / Targeted ServicesOther

Technical funding mechanism used to support high-impact tutoring.

Referendum (two questions)Other

Two funding questions successfully passed by the community, demonstrating public support for the district.

$30 million of bondsOther

Future financial instrument for district projects, with work planned for next month.

2025-2026 School Year CalendarOther

The official academic calendar approved for the upcoming school year.

Resolution for Accepting GiftsResolution

Formal document to officially accept donated gifts to the Early Childhood Education program.

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