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Dr. Lewis described Halverson as an alum and said the hiring committee made a \"unanimous decision.\" Halverson told the board he is returning to the community where he spent part of his youth and said the role is \"more than a job\" and that he is \"all in.\" The board and superintendent encouraged a celebratory photo after the announcement and said the appointment will be placed on the consent agenda for formal approval.

The meeting included a student activities recap: speech and debate students qualified for state tournaments; model UN participation and leadership positions were noted; robotics earned a regional ranking and a Gene Haas Foundation grant; a salon club Iftar night and visual arts awards were recognized; and athletics highlights included the district's first official boys volleyball season, adapted bowling second place at the MSHL state competition and individual achievements such as a varsity softball player named first team all-state and a state champion in the 100m hurdles. Students and coaches appeared at the meeting and received verbal recognition.

Separately, the district reported results of a lead retest. Administration said it replaced faucets and drinking fountains and updated signage after earlier testing; a follow-up retest passed and the results were submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health, which the superintendent described as a \"clean bill of health\" for the coming year.

Why this matters: leadership hires and student achievements are central to district morale and community engagement; passing the lead retest affects building occupancy and student safety during the coming year.

The board voiced appreciation for staff and students; the personnel appointments and other routine items were included in the consent agenda and approved by the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fridley Public Schools Board Meeting June 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board introduced Jordan Halverson as a new principal, celebrated student and program accomplishments across the district, and reported that recent lead retesting passed and results were sent to the Minnesota Department of Health.","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},6514744,"District outlines multi-part upgrades to baseball and softball facilities; Twins grant covers part of softball work",251,2298000,2549000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5024116-6270d8a63cb39da12d7ae457b2ed3339&start=2298&end=2549","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5024116-6270d8a63cb39da12d7ae457b2ed3339/thumbnail_2298000.jpg","/articles/6514744/Minnesota/District-outlines-multi-part-upgrades-to-baseball-and-softball-facilities-Twins-grant-covers-part-of-softball-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514744-7bbac80885fd5ad4cd5b3d6d257d7cde/orig.mp4?Expires=1770512360&Signature=GWNhqAAis~UidBX2Q8Bm7PAc1FSw8ybRVQ07eF3ptyihTkABqzywPXB9lV0gqkwF95oVKZHHKO27GqH~bcW2LY~64n5SuygsTBrN3AH5RkwtKtLrqZN5NWvdOMWX-MFQBv7uT8Xz8EQyc-s4ZAM9Ysx~-4Tve3Xm5pZQObfFKwztmbnbcn8wU0P3JqtClKpzBVJM3HdAubNsfJRJ6JAJi7xWvu~0E76sxOLBlF0V1IeCAmWQ0ZMQ4Ym-xkunQCfq2cZOjXTnc2ulkr29xDPtyjtuPpbym49gmDGerA~wnoqJuFbwio6N3GT4Wv03pLG-cCX4LwHOOb8CoMtU8wkccw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fridley Public Schools staff presented a multi-component plan to upgrade the district\u000baseball and softball facilities, citing safety, usability and branding improvements.

Director Justin Reese walked the board through photos and proposed replacements that include new powder-coated (black) fencing, upgraded dugouts, proper backstops and additional netting to prevent foul balls from leaving playing areas, new foul poles, two-unit batting cages to support multiuse practice, storage walls with doors and a new scoreboard positioned near right field for the softball field. Reese said varsity and multipurpose fields will keep grass playing surfaces and that some materials and design decisions were informed by visits to other metro fields.

The presentation noted a $15,000 Twins grant designated for softball improvements and referenced earlier assistance from community coaches and volunteers in design work. The administration said construction is scheduled for the summer and emphasized safety benefits for students and spectators; the superintendent framed the project as part of a broader effort to improve facilities and district branding. Board members expressed strong support and described the planned work as improving equity and student experience.

Why this matters: the facility upgrades aim to reduce safety risks (foul balls exiting fields), improve maintenance and create a more consistent appearance across district athletic sites; the work will affect practices, games and community events and is expected to be completed in phases beginning this summer.

The meeting record did not include a detailed capital project budget or a signed construction contract; the board placed related items on the consent agenda (approved), and the administration said it will proceed with contractor selection and further design coordination.","Director Justin Reese presented a plan to replace backstops, dugouts, fencing, foul poles, batting cages and scoreboards at Fridley\u000baseball and softball fields; the presentation referenced a $15,000 Twins grant for softball upgrades and said construction will begin this summer.",{"_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},6514749,"Fridley to expand school resource officer coverage; district says special ed tuition will fund new SROs at VISTA",531,3042000,3573000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5024116-6270d8a63cb39da12d7ae457b2ed3339&start=3042&end=3573","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5024116-6270d8a63cb39da12d7ae457b2ed3339/thumbnail_3042000.jpg","/articles/6514749/Minnesota/Fridley-to-expand-school-resource-officer-coverage-district-says-special-ed-tuition-will-fund-new-SROs-at-VISTA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514749-47f1a35be846332b972d88d4334cb1cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770512360&Signature=k8p2-SkUCaioIWgnYJIuEdmWjeSjqb0QReOXV7Q-nxVjJ6R48vvz2E0XJqi7h~OL3zODeEk-TV~ziDVP-ke5bj1IRekOCdJkopita4KoVy1IyUVn8GmDFjWjgaTLg5q~8NVuAQu8H4w7Rzqj02aROO3e~cHRhRM-R2uJ9HLPOZHTargvs2O55x-OwAbXk3X4DVF0X-P3fZxmt9GrC8l-Wb4V8d3jm0OIaPjTZuq12JcGs8y-TtAz4w5fd6dicNHwvjGa5oEBfJUTty5X8UMRHpheQbQBZyogU8l5AZElg2-qeoOIUXaPj9C79WHT2-YeMVTEZ70E01O2FEr9I2PWRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fridley Public Schools announced plans to expand its embedded School Resource Officer (SRO) program to four officers and to continue a district-hired security officer at VISTA, the district
lternative and therapeutic program.

Superintendent Dr. Lewis told the board the district currently has two traditional, on-site SROs (Officer Nico at the high school and Officer Dave at the middle school) and has added a district security officer, Jason, to provide coverage at VISTA since January. The administration reported it will add a third SRO at the start of the school year and a fourth SRO by Jan. 1; each selection will involve both the Fridley Police Department and the district in the hiring process.

The administration presented estimated costs for SRO coverage. For the two traditional SRO positions the district cited a combined cost of $145,000 for the 2025\fontract year and $154,000 for the following year (figures given in the presentation). For the specialized SRO assignment at VISTA, the superintendent identified a larger recurring figure and described it as approximately \"$403,000 annually,\" and emphasized that the district will cover that cost through tuition agreements and special education dollars so the district general fund will not be impacted. Dr. Lewis described the funding model as commercially fair and said the Fridley Police Department will supply vehicles and equipment for the assigned officers.

Dr. Lewis said the SROs and the police leadership have adapted nontraditional roles for the VISTA environment, and credited Lieutenant Titus and Chief George for partnership and responsiveness during a period when many districts reduced in-school policing. The superintendent also said the SRO unit has provided event coverage for proms, games and graduation and that embedded SROs have helped reduce incident calls at the VISTA site since the district added a security officer earlier this year.

Board members placed the SRO agreements on the consent agenda; the consent motion that included the SRO agreements passed as part of the larger consent package.

Why this matters: the expansion increases on-site law enforcement presence in district programs serving students with higher behavioral and therapeutic needs, and the district said the budget impact for the specialized SROs will be managed through special education revenue streams rather than the general fund.

Direct costs, staffing timelines and the hiring process for the two planned SROs were described in the meeting but the transcript did not include a line-item contract or a signed intergovernmental agreement in the packet; the board approved the item on the consent agenda so formal contract execution and implementation steps were delegated to administration.","Superintendent announced an expansion to four school resource officers (SROs) including two officers to support the VISTA program; the district said the additional cost for the specialized SRO assignment will be covered by special education tuition agreements, not the general fund.",{"_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},6514754,"Board approves teacher and administrator contracts, adopts 2025–26 budget and consent agenda",3925,1243000,5168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5024116-6270d8a63cb39da12d7ae457b2ed3339&start=1243&end=5168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5024116-6270d8a63cb39da12d7ae457b2ed3339/thumbnail_1243000.jpg","/articles/6514754/Minnesota/Board-approves-teacher-and-administrator-contracts-adopts-202526-budget-and-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514754-bd5045dc0ee9c6b0a011bc818a3d7932/orig.mp4?Expires=1770512360&Signature=JoT9M~LJ8U48TUvtbzmtq7-U2kZx7t96w1AEcP5WkxH3RfH0qHm9YVSLut0oFheSVCMCdnuEfdGphkIVRyZC24IpxSWYgep7q2YogPtescvvyUNDNtoNYdv-GJAIa~2y5ac9wacKGuMdhva~fmN1lp8UTJo8N0IfOg~9rEzQuxOeeXAoZzuxdczcoskZGgaCpzz-g~nyp491vOXD4uJvPxLZ5IY7uElGK-bBRJIiEgDbWLuf8uhXybvdnvG-S8f9LAhLdy~3xMJ6Vh2geN8tonDvl0W4FA5ctPKLqeHo6u9m~WvwzcueFT5xlABu8SvxWnP-9xme4U-DXSNBf~LJvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fridley Public Schools Board unanimously approved a set of labor agreements and the district\u000budget for the 2025\u000fiscal year during its June meeting at the Fridley Community Center.

The board voted to ratify a master agreement with the Fridley Education Association (teachers), to approve a master agreement for the Association of School Administrators (principals), to adopt the fiscal year 2025\u000budget and to accept a $1,362 gift from Fridley United Methodist Church for the family resource room. Board members also approved a lengthy consent agenda that included the district\fampus basement renovation, authorization for an investment manager, a tech refresh lease and the SRO agreements discussed earlier in the meeting.

The labor and budget votes were presented as items for immediate action after members of the teacher and principal bargaining teams spoke to the board. Aaron Cuthbert, identified as vice president of the Fridley Education Association and lead negotiator, told the board the contract \"represents the path that our district administration, school board, community, and FEA have chosen to walk down together\" and said the association ratified the contract unanimously. Veronica Matheson, identified as co-lead negotiator for the principals and principal at Stevenson, said the principals likewise ratified their agreement with \"100%\" approval.

Board member Stark moved to approve the FEA master agreement; the motion was seconded and \"the motion unanimously passes,\" the meeting record states. Anna moved to approve the Association of School Administrators master agreement; Jones seconded and the board again approved the motion unanimously. Meisner moved to adopt the fiscal year 2025\u000budget; the motion passed. The board then approved the consent agenda, which included the SRO agreements and other items listed on the district
genda.

Why this matters: the contracts and budget drive staffing, compensation and many district operations; the unanimous votes close a bargaining round and authorize spending and contracts the administration said are already aligned with district priorities.

Board members did not provide roll-call tallies for the unanimous votes recorded as voice votes. The meeting record shows named roll-call results for the $1,362 gift acceptance (roll-call recorded as aye votes for Anna, Jones, Carnap, Meisner and Stark). The consent agenda items were accepted in a single motion; the meeting minutes list the consent package contents but do not break out individual votes within that package.

The board indicated the same items will proceed to routine city/county processes as required (for example certain items were noted as appearing on the city council consent agendas or subject to future implementation steps).","At its June meeting the Fridley Public Schools Board unanimously approved ratified labor contracts for teachers and principals, adopted the 2025–26 budget and approved a broad consent agenda that included facilities and SRO agreements.","actionData","errors"]

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Board welcomes new principals, highlights student achievements and lead test clearance

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