Fridley Public Schools — Transcript
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Annual Financial Audit Results
Student Cell Phone and Technology Device Policies
Community Engagement and Partnerships
Transition of HR, Finance, and Transportation Services to In-House Operations
Votes (4)
Approve Audit Results
Moved by Meisner [1:02:16] · Seconded by Anna [1:02:20]
The board moved to approve the audit results presented earlier in the meeting by the audit team, which detailed the financial health and compliance of the district for the past fiscal year.
Accept Tax Levy Final Certification of Pay 25 Levy
Moved by Meisner [1:02:40] · Seconded by Anna [1:02:44]
The board considered and accepted the final certification for the pay 25 tax levy, a routine financial action to formalize the district's tax collection for the upcoming period.
Resolution of Accepting Gifts
Moved by Stark [1:03:07] · Seconded by Jones [1:03:10]
A motion was made to formally accept a $334 donation from the Fridley Education Association, designated for popcorn at free Family Movie Nights, with gratitude expressed to the donors.
Approve Contract with the Center for Effective School Operations and Notice of Termination
Moved by Meisner [1:03:30] · Seconded by Anna [1:05:07]
Superintendent Lewis explained the district's decision to terminate contracts with CESO for finance and transportation by June 30th, following the in-housing of HR services. She noted CESO's valuable role in gap-filling but emphasized the district's preference for local, in-house employees. Board members, including Ms. Jones, echoed appreciation for CESO's partnership while supporting the move to internal staffing.
Notable Quotes (2)
we found that through staff input and just other pieces that for the HR contract it was really um uh more beneficial for us to have our house HR after we had that uh transition time with ciso so that uh portion of the contract ended in um October 31 which is why we're bringing it forward now to have the contract uh for transportation and for finance through June 30th we're finding the same thing with finance and transportation um have really benefited from that work and getting feedback and so forth that we want to um bring that work back in house
I would say that we really appreciate the partnership with ciso and being able to fill the gaps that we have step in when we've needed support um when we've needed to fill positions and I would Echo the same thing that superintendent Lewis said that I've heard also from staff and from our community that it is really valuable to have our own employees in house to have them local and housed but that that we have really appreciated the Partnerships
Ordinances & Resolutions (10)
Report on the financial statements, resulted in an unmodified opinion.
Report on internal controls and compliance with laws/regulations, noted a lack of segregation of accounting duties.
Report on compliance with federal programs, resulted in an unmodified opinion.
Report on compliance with state statutes, found no instances of non-compliance.
New policy to be adopted by the school board by March, replacing current school-based procedures.
Agreements signed by families at open houses outlining expectations for device use.
Official certification of the district's tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year.
Resolution to formally accept donations made to the school district.
Agreement for finance and transportation services, which the board voted to terminate by June 30th.
An application and program plan related to American Indian education services, approved as part of the consent agenda.