November 14, 2019 Vol. 4 No. 5 Thank you, Fridley school district residents, for voting to approve the Fridley Public Schools operating levy referendum on November 5, 2019. The levy passed with 60 percent voter approval.
"We are deeply grateful to our community for their support," said Fridley Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kim Hiel. "This community has always valued its community schools and prioritized the education and futures of our students. Our community's support will provide much needed funding for academic and student support services. We value the high quality academic programs Fridley provides, and we are truly thankful to our community and voters for their trust and confidence that we will continue to prepare our students for college and careers through our rigorous academic programs."
The new operating levy will provide $1.5 million to benefit all Fridley Schools students. These funds will allow the district to:
The passage of this referendum will make a significant difference in the district's ability to maintain high-quality academic programs, services and opportunities for our students, and offset inadequate state funds. The Fridley community has a rich history and long tradition of supporting its schools, providing every opportunity for our students to succeed as a World Class Community of Learners.
Thank you for your invaluable support of Fridley Public Schools as we continue on our journey as the Best Place to Learn for all students.
Two incumbents, one new member win
In addition to the passage of the referendum, residents elected three candidates to the Fridley School Board on November 5. Incumbents Abdisalam Adam and Donna Prewedo were re-elected to the board, and Jake Karnopp will become the newest board member in January 2020. Abdisalam Adam Donna Prewedo Donna Prewedo has served on the Fridley School Board since January 2016. Prewedo has been part of the Fridley community for over ten years and has four sons, all of whom attend Fridley schools. She works as a Development Associate at the Salvation Army. Prewedo is also a co-founder of Fridley TRIP (Tigers Roar In Pride) which is a committee that fundraises to allow students to attend the bi-annual Fridley Middle School East Coast trip. She is also a member of the Fridley Community Center Advisory Council. Jake Karnopp New school board member Jake Karnopp will be sworn onto the board in January 2020. Karnopp is a 13-year resident of the Fridley school district, and is the father of a 2nd grader at Hayes Elementary School. Karnopp works as a USPS Letter Carrier and serves as a National Association of Letter Carriers district representative. He is also involved in numerous Fridley sports activities and volunteers at his son's school.
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Fridley Football Head Coach Justin Reese named Minnesota Vikings Gatorade Coach of the Week Congratulations to our Fridley Football Head Coach Justin Reese who was named the Week 9 Minnesota Vikings Gatorade Coach of the Week! Just finishing his fifth season as Fridley Football Head Coach, Reese and his team proudly completed their season with an impressive 10-1 record. Congratulations to Coach Reese! Click to read more...
Jeff Regan named Director of Buildings, Grounds and Transportation ATHLETICS NEWS
Pugachova to compete at State Swim Meet Best of luck to Fridley Middle School 8th grade student athlete Nadya Pugachova who qualified for the State Swim Meet in the 200 Individual Medley! Prelims will take place Friday, November 15, at the University of Minnesota Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center, while finals are on Saturday, November 16. Congratulations and good luck Nadya!
Congratulations Fridley Football! Congratulations to the Fridley Football team on an incredible 2019 season! Our Fridley Tigers played with everything they had at the state quarterfinal game against Hutchinson High School on Friday, November 8, 2019. We are so proud of our phenomenal, character-strong players and coaches. The team completed their season with a 10-1 record and as Section 4-4A Champions. Great work, Tigers! Do you have news to share? Contact us! Please email your story ideas or reminders to communications@fridley.k12.mn.us Fridley Public Schools A World-Class Community of Learners www.fridley.k12.mn.us |