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Superintendent reports highlight mental-health partnership, AVID event and new hires

Fridley School Board ยท September 16, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Lewis and staff reported on district recognition for School Board Month, announced a mental-health partnership opportunity, previewed AVID Superintendent Collaboration on Nov. 19, and introduced new administrators Melissa Kidd and Mark Mickelson.

Superintendent Lewis opened the staff-report portion of the meeting recognizing board members for School Board Recognition Month and sharing items of district business. Assistant Superintendent Cox described "a new opportunity at FPS with Mental Health partners," and the minutes note an upcoming AVID Superintendent Collaboration event scheduled for Nov. 19.

The board introduced Melissa Kidd as the new assistant principal at Fridley Middle School and Mark Mickelson as the district director of safety and security. Coach Kynadi Johnson presented on student belonging and data reporting intended to support recruitment and retention. The minutes list these presentations and introductions but do not include detailed program budgets, staffing plans, or timelines for implementation.

Board Treasurer Sara Jones also gave an update on NE Metro 916 collaboration and the meeting materials promoted Tackle Cancer Night with proceeds to the Randy Shaver Cancer Fund.