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
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
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)
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, used as a benchmark for measuring student proficiency growth in math and reading.
Legislation passed by Governor Walz in 2023, focusing on K-12 reading levels and driving changes in literacy instruction.
Building-wide goals for math and literacy align with this overarching plan.
A new curriculum adopted for Language and Literature teachers.
A future proposal to compensate student school board representatives, modeled after other districts.
Technical funding mechanism used to support high-impact tutoring.
Two funding questions successfully passed by the community, demonstrating public support for the district.
Future financial instrument for district projects, with work planned for next month.
The official academic calendar approved for the upcoming school year.
Formal document to officially accept donated gifts to the Early Childhood Education program.