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\"This framework will be our map, our guide to inclusive and equity growth within our district,\" Sims told the board. She said the framework ties to the district's strategic plan, will engage every stakeholder and will anchor equity work in IB, AVID and literacy efforts.

Superintendent Doctor Lewis framed the presentation in the context of the strategic plan and praised the work as central to the district's direction. The meeting then broadened into a longer discussion of public pressures on schools. Lewis read a statement criticizing recent federal comments on immigration enforcement and said the district must \"stand up for our students.\" She called public education \"a civil right\" and said Fridley would continue to serve all students.

Several board members echoed the sentiment. Board treasurer Jones said she would \"value every individual in Fridley Schools community\" and emphasized student safety and high-quality instruction. Board member Stark announced she would remain on the board in part to resist what she described as anti-public-education campaigns and said, \"If we are going to go down by God, I will go down swinging. I'm here to say not on my watch.\" Board Chair Karnaugh and other members expressed solidarity with staff and students.

The meeting included operational updates and no formal board vote on the framework; board members asked staff to continue implementation work tied to the strategic plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fridley Public Schools Board Meeting - April 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Equity and inclusion coordinator Aloda Sims presented a six-pillar \"inclusive excellence\" framework tied to the district strategic plan; Superintendent Lewis and several board members responded with statements emphasizing support for students and teachers amid national and state political debates.","taxTitle","FRIDLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",60902,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6603292,"Fridley preschool moves through IB PYP self-study; district invited to evaluators' October visit",343,631000,974000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000461-fe713bbcb6d2c93a413b4c017ce42906&start=631&end=974","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000461-fe713bbcb6d2c93a413b4c017ce42906/thumbnail_631000.jpg","/articles/6603292/Minnesota/Fridley-preschool-moves-through-IB-PYP-self-study-district-invited-to-evaluators-October-visit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603292-97601d0ef24a87b18e8ca8e6869d7292/orig.mp4?Expires=1771009881&Signature=CKn8OrRvXIrnFeJGF2xPdn6rhdtGz80JdeSeA6y10OzFeH4RjXqEj52rhrrLufwYNUaFQw5OwW7xZTWtplr94tT0PpzuNpGACQASiWWavRsAMc5FVXVmfpMtYcLObZ95hN2j-vDBAAyXmGCWworRhxqouKI-cwH8y43hWoX5~EQASvU~iVpprZWTWusy110MXtbTCvonQeBYCR9kjLKmxUjUSZ6815rwkzuWulFMgRdMlOqQ1CPIp2IQ0H2-wUthPA0hymKvPS2LyQDtRBaQholHmZ47Y7IkosbqCBpjU4Qp8eof3rm1Odx7N~FlbFLryOJjaQE6PunR2gV5AJi88g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Karen Beckstrand, the district's preschool IB Primary Years Programme coordinator, briefed the board April 15 on the Fridley preschool's self-study toward IB reauthorization.

Beckstrand said IB-authorized schools complete a self-study every five years to review implementation of IB program standards and practices and that Fridley preschool was preparing documents and data as part of that process. \"Our data submission, our document submission is due June 15,\" she said. She described the self-study as a review of program purpose, environment, culture and teaching practices and noted the district is moving from older standards to the new IB program standards and practices.

Beckstrand highlighted accomplishments including continuity through the authorization despite the pandemic, and noted challenges such as impacts on early speech development that staff have observed after COVID-era masking and disruptions. She said the preschool is focusing on data literacy, implementing updated transdisciplinary themes and aligning early childhood PBIS (the Pyramid model) with the district. The board was told an evaluators'visit is planned for Oct. 27'28 and that board members will receive invitations to meet with evaluators.

No formal board action was recorded on the self-study presentation; Beckstrand asked the board to reflect on the preschool's purpose and to participate in the October evaluation sessions.","Karen Beckstrand outlined the preschool's five-year IB authorization self-study, describing data deadlines, stakeholder engagement and next steps including a document submission due June 15 and an onsite evaluation visit planned for Oct. 27'28.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6603295,"Financial adviser: district presale on track for $14.5 million, board to authorize issuance May 20",110,232000,342000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000461-fe713bbcb6d2c93a413b4c017ce42906&start=232&end=342","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000461-fe713bbcb6d2c93a413b4c017ce42906/thumbnail_232000.jpg","/articles/6603295/Minnesota/Financial-adviser-district-presale-on-track-for-145-million-board-to-authorize-issuance-May-20","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603295-e985e7ef1e12b96f33f69c6d61f0bc36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771009881&Signature=JGO0oGtha2lLoKXjrsO~QIzkuejJ9601Soqt2kk4ydoidJEA5-bGOF4yS3ssz0lSn0rVkzN1lpdlB0vUvo-WQzNG27cZLAw7KLEpgNm7nv41apaqUVcPPl77lK7rRg2JpLi0sXHWmKqmo5x0~ds0si33PeFURnFJKDghbU0N0Xa4dmVn5Ppv8JJWiwHzGi3j~La05xYycx8FwGfJV7BBPGadi-HKaILWTMP6EL-X1Ue7Vc7wdIHsTTsMIMvK1PiNlGQPcVo4sYDzEMqu7TC1V7wzxSYAsdxB5konGaLJ~MiliUH1Gjlw8R4iPPo~wGMci7mYhFNZf56K9dkbYWJkRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Matthew Hammer, the district's financial advisor from Ehlers, told the Fridley Public Schools Board on April 15 that presale work for voter-approved projects is proceeding and the district intends to close bonds in June.

Hammer said the district plans to issue about $14,500,000 as part of the authorization framework that voters approved in November 2024. He described an expected process: a rating review, due diligence and then the board action to authorize issuance and award at the May 20 meeting.

\"Right now, we're in the midst of getting ready to start the sale process, and we're assuming, we're gonna be closing on those bonds at the June,\" Hammer said. He added that the district's levies were authorized as part of the final levy process in December and that the plan aligns with pre-referendum schedules.

On market conditions he said volatility affects investor appetite. \"When there is uncertainty, that impacts market conditions and people's willingness to put their money to work,\" Hammer said, adding that the district would monitor conditions and could postpone the sale if circumstances changed.

No formal board action on bond issuance was taken April 15; board members were informed the May 20 meeting would include formal authorization and award if conditions allow.","Matthew Hammer of Ehlers told the Fridley board the district expects to issue about $14.5 million tied to the voter-approved projects and plans to close in June; market volatility could change timing and the board will consider authorizing the issuance May 20.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6603297,"Fridley board approves multiple transportation and construction contracts, accepts small community gifts and consent agenda",164,4292000,4456000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3000461-fe713bbcb6d2c93a413b4c017ce42906&start=4292&end=4456","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3000461-fe713bbcb6d2c93a413b4c017ce42906/thumbnail_4292000.jpg","/articles/6603297/Minnesota/Fridley-board-approves-multiple-transportation-and-construction-contracts-accepts-small-community-gifts-and-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6603297-8b951da0fdef693d1565616f980e4d47/orig.mp4?Expires=1771009881&Signature=KehfKPbhDXctpsOfp~S5G3c87JIO2WtgV2hvgAAqYWSwdKAHJvtcNlfL0~43C~Y0ua6kUMckJAB541b71WNt5YCHilkNUStWdmQTV-W0whN5SceYE-5JH9LDBWTrsFCNeqWPYpmY9Nt2MKV9ja6SWDl~2-gqT75cWoB1yswEjBkhF6xIHK29iU4EEBtPJR-aMgrqXq-z7Qx3HxmR16CmpNt9PWz0lqTX6FGBSaiLuo8iQ9p05MK2sWN5s55KV9OhzPqJWGQO-ZvXuok-6j1BlgM-o3l-nux7HRVHJCtRuDbdBmXHY5eunh~GyRq4PlsCpTmBAVsBySMR4-alpyCmog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fridley Public Schools Board members on April 15 approved a set of contracts and routine items, including three multi-year transportation agreements, construction- and referendum-related professional services, an award for a high-school restroom remodel and the consent agenda.

The board voted unanimously to approve a transportation contract with First Student for 2025–2028 (motion by Meisner, second by Stark); a contract with Collaborative Student Transportation for 2025–2028 (motion by Meisner, second by Jones); and a contract with Halo Transportation for 2025–2028 (motion by Meisner, second by Stark). Each motion passed on voice votes with “aye” recorded.

The board also approved professional services agreements connected to the district's 2024 voter-approved projects. A service agreement with InBuilt Professionals for the Hayes flooring project was approved (motion by Meisner, second by Jones). Another professional-services agreement tied to the 2024 referendum construction planning was approved (motion by Meisner, second by Stark).

For a specific capital project, the board accepted the bid award to Epadonna, LLC for the Fridley High School restroom remodel (motion by Meisner, second by Jones). The board recorded the motion as passed on a voice vote.

The board accepted two community donations of $100 each to Hayes Elementary'one from Tapanaki Grill and one from Gardens of Rice Creek'in a roll-call vote (Jones: aye; Karnaugh: aye; Meisner: aye; Stark: aye). Finally, the board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, contracts, personnel actions and monthly financial reports (motion by Stark, second by Jones).

All actions on the business agenda were recorded as passed by the board; no recorded “no” votes or abstentions were announced during these motions.","At its April 15 meeting the Fridley Public Schools Board approved three transportation contracts, several construction and professional-services agreements, accepted two $100 community gifts and approved the consent agenda; votes were unanimous as recorded.","actionData","errors"]

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District unveils inclusive excellence framework; board members praise commitment amid political pressure

Fridley preschool moves through IB PYP self-study; district invited to evaluators' October visit

Financial adviser: district presale on track for $14.5 million, board to authorize issuance May 20

Fridley board approves multiple transportation and construction contracts, accepts small community gifts and consent agenda