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Fridley school board elects officers for 2025, approves organizational authorizations, policies and donations
Summary
At its Jan. 20 business meeting, the Fridley Public School District board elected Jake Karnop as chair, named Nikiana vice chair, Sarah Jones treasurer and Ivana Stark clerk; the board also approved organizational authorizations, accepted two school donations and approved first readings of three policies and a consent agenda.
The Fridley Public School District board on Jan. 20 elected Jake Karnop as board chair for 2025 and carried out routine organizational business, including elections for vice chair, treasurer and clerk, acceptance of gifts to two elementary schools and first readings of three district policies.
The board nominated and voted by roll call to elect Karnop as chair. Members then confirmed Nikiana as vice chair, Sarah Jones as treasurer and Ivana Stark as clerk for 2025 during the same roll-call process.
The board approved the meeting agenda, then moved to business actions. Trustees voted to adopt the school board organization and annual authorizations for 2025 and approved a consent agenda that included minutes from the Dec. 17 business meeting, new contracts and amendments, leaves of absence, resignations, terminations and the monthly financial reports.
Trustees also accepted donations from Fridley United Women of Faith: $725 to Hays Elementary and $725 to Stevenson Elementary for use by students in need. The board voted to send letters of thanks to the donors.
In policy business, the board approved the first reading of three policies: Policy 519 (interviews of students by outside agencies), Policy 701 (establishment and adoption of the district budget) and Policy 721 (uniform guidance regarding federal revenue sources). The first readings were accepted; the record shows these were presented for adoption later in the process (first reading accepted as recorded at the meeting).
The business meeting concluded after the board approved the consent agenda and handled calendar items; trustees moved to adjourn at 8:22 p.m.
Ending note: The board scheduled its next meeting for Feb. 18 at the Fridley Community Center, with a 5:30 p.m. work session, 7:00 p.m. public comment and a 7:30 p.m. business meeting.
