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Fridley Public Schools Board Meeting - February 2026

Fridley Public SchoolsWednesday, February 18, 2026
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Fridley Schools approves gifts, moves forward on facility project

Financial Status and Statutory Operating Debt (SOD) Update

Open Enrollment as a Financial Support and School Choice

American Indian Education Program Compliance and Progress

Black History Month and African-American Parent Involvement Day

Legislative Advocacy and Funding Mandates

Intermediate District Board Reports

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Acceptance of Gifts

7-0 Approved

Moved by Shiner [1:31:52] · Seconded by Anna [1:31:55]

The Superintendent reported on significant donations, including food for History Day judges from Events with Taste, $3,500 from Clappy Monkey to the Fridley Foundation, and over $20,000 in cash and numerous supply donations from local, national, and international sources. These funds and supplies are directly supporting families affected by the ICE surge, including those experiencing job loss or detention, with many deliveries already made.

Acceptance of Bids for Basement Project at FCC

7-0 Approved

Moved by Jones [1:32:44] · Seconded by Yang [1:32:47]

No specific discussion highlights were recorded for this item beyond the motion and vote.

Acceptance of Consent Agenda

7-0 Approved

Moved by Stark [1:32:59] · Seconded by Shiner [1:33:02]

No specific discussion highlights were recorded for this item beyond the motion and vote.

Notable Quotes (1)

Our community whether that be city of Fidley, Minnesota, US or around the world, they have said we see you, we hear you and the donations keep coming in. ... The whole world is watching our district, literally. And um just the support is immense.

Acceptance of Gifts

Ordinances & Resolutions (6)

Statutory Operating Debt PlanPlan

District's detailed corrective plan submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

Minnesota Education Finance LawOther

State law affected by proposed legislation on student enrollment flexibility.

5-year joint powers agreementOther

Document reviewed by the Northeast Metro 916 board for renewal.

proposed legislation on student enrollment flexibilityLegislation

Legislation aiming to adjust ADM counting for students who leave mid-year due to certain circumstances.

proposed legislation prohibiting ICE agents from being on schoolsLegislation

State-level bill addressing the presence of ICE agents on school grounds.

AMSD legislative agendaOther

Legislative priorities for the Association of Metro School Districts.

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