Fridley Public Schools — Transcript
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Student School Board Member Welcome and Oath
Finance Update and Preliminary Property Tax Levy
Construction Project Updates
Summerrise Program Results
Amplifying Student Voice Summit
Minnesota Permanent Schools Trust Fund (Informational Update)
Student Enrollment Numbers
Votes (1)
Preliminary Payable 2027 Property Tax Levy Certification
Dissent: None
Moved by Anna [01:07:11] · Seconded by Ying [01:07:14]
The Senior Officer of Finance, Lori Anler, presented the preliminary 2027 property tax levy information, which showed a preliminary limitation of approximately $16.99 million, representing a 12.63% increase compared to the 2026 payable. The largest increase was in the general fund levy. The board was asked to approve certifying the levy at the maximum amount allowed by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to preserve the district's full levy authority. This preliminary certification allows for ongoing review and updates before the final certification in December, which will include a truth in taxation hearing. The discussion also mentioned a tax calculator on the district website for residents to estimate their school district specific tax portion.
Notable Quotes (2)
at tonight's meeting, we will ask the board to uh approve the preliminary payable 27 levy at the maximum amount permitted by MDE and then that preserves the district's levy authority while finance continues to review the calculations and MDE makes any remaining updates.
and chair. That's specific to the maximum levy amount for school district which will then come back in December with that.
Ordinances & Resolutions (20)
Financial instrument for cash flow borrowing, successfully closed on September 3rd.
Previous financial certificates to be paid back later this month using funds from 2026b certificates.
District's financial review for 2025, nearing completion but causing delays with Moody's rating withdrawal.
Upcoming financial review for 2026, for which the district is already preparing.
Report issued by MDE reflecting the preliminary levy limitation for 2027.
Proposed property tax levy for the 2027 fiscal year, set at the maximum permitted amount.
Tax calculator available on the school board's website for estimating the school district portion of property taxes.
Reporting requirements that the district is working with MDE partners on.
Reporting requirements that the district is working with MDE partners on, related to finance and student data.
The district's credit rating, withdrawn due to insufficient information from the incomplete 2025 audit.
Educational plan for students with special needs, sometimes including specialized transportation.
Special education reporting system mentioned in the context of coding for special education transportation.
School management system mentioned in the context of coding for special education transportation.
Reporting system mentioned in the context of coding for special education transportation.
Student accounting and coding system used for reporting student data, including special education transportation.
Historical convention in August 1857 that established the state's constitution.
The foundational document adopted by delegates at the Minnesota Constitutional Convention.
Past funding mechanism for district projects, structured in two phases to avoid taxpayer impact.
A perpetual state fund for school funding, established by the state constitution.
A proposed statewide ballot initiative to change the distribution methodology of the Permanent Schools Trust Fund.