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Fridley board hears new student recruitment role and reports full staffing for school-based mental health
Summary
The board heard a presentation from new student recruitment and retention specialist Kennedy Johnson about a student belonging initiative and a ROAR 180 support program for student athletes; the superintendent also reported that a new partner, Change Inc., will provide school-based mental health staff at all sites.
The Fridley Public School District board received updates on student recruitment, retention and school-based mental health during Superintendent Dr. Mike Lewis's report.
Kennedy Johnson, the district's student recruitment and retention specialist, presented a "student belonging and data" update focused on four priority areas: academics, athletics, youth engagement and recruitment and retention. Johnson said the role began July 1 and that her summer work produced a welcome letter and recruitment materials for student athletes, a student/family questionnaire and targeted outreach to families.
"The data allows us to pinpoint struggles early, implement focused interventions and measure the impact of programs like the ROAR program," Johnson said, describing the program's emphasis on grades, attendance and personal accountability. Johnson said the ROAR 180 program…
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