Fridley Public Schools Board Meeting - April 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Safe Routes to School project update
61st Avenue road construction and utility issues
Get Ready concurrent enrollment and math curriculum review
Graduation rate analysis
New hire introductions for Fidley High School and Vista Secondary
Enrollment analysis and statutory operating debt (SOD)
Areas of Interest (4)
- School district and city officials clash with Centerpoint Energy over unannounced road construction affecting student safety.
- Fidley Public Schools hits a 90% graduation rate, significantly outperforming state benchmarks.
- Concerns mount over the impact of 'Operation ICE Metro Surge' on district enrollment numbers.
- School district implements new math curriculum and concurrent enrollment programs to boost student post-secondary success.
Votes (1)
Approval of motion
Moved by Jones · Seconded by Anna
Notable Quotes (2)
If they don't let us know, there's got to be some ramifications about not following through.
Fidley public schools had a 90% four-year graduation rate for the class of 2025, which is absolutely amazing.
People (5)
Dr. Brenda LewisSuperintendentCoordinates district operations and partnerships with the City of Fidley.
1 quote
Coordinates district operations and partnerships with the City of Fidley.
“I would say they take about seven minutes max to return an email and usually when I express a concern they're out on site.”
Praising city partners Brandon and Carl.
BrandonCity representativeRepresents City of Fidley engineering division.
1 quote
Represents City of Fidley engineering division.
“The motive for this project... is stemming from the city's commitment to providing residents with safe opportunities.”
Explaining the Safe Routes to School initiative.
Cedric FullerIncoming High School PrincipalCurrent principal at Eden Prairie; joining Fidley Public Schools on July 1.
1 quote
Current principal at Eden Prairie; joining Fidley Public Schools on July 1.
“I'm sitting here taking notes like okay how do we get that 90 to 95?”
Reacting to graduation rate reports.
Dr. CochranAdministratorSummarized work session on curriculum and enrollment data.
Summarized work session on curriculum and enrollment data.
Norman BellAssistant PrincipalJoining Vista Secondary programming starting May 4th.
Joining Vista Secondary programming starting May 4th.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- Work session (preceding the board meeting)
- School board meeting (date/time unspecified in transcript)