Fridley School Board
The School Board serves as the governing body of Fridley Public Schools District 14 and, within established state guidelines and regulations, determines the educational, financial, and administrative programs and policies under which the district functions.
The Board welcomes and encourages communications from district residents. Communication may take the form of personal or written contacts with members of the board or the district administration. If you wish to offer input, ask a question, or discuss a concern, you may leave a message at the Board Message Line at 763-502-5060, or the superintendent's office at 763-502-5001.
In most cases, concerns or questions about Fridley Public Schools can be most effectively handled by district staff who have specific knowledge about the topic.
If your concern or questions is related to:
- Classroom Issues: Please contact your student’s classroom teacher first. If you need further assistance resolving, please contact the school principal.
- School Issues: Please contact the school’s principal first. If you need further assistance resolving, please contact the superintendent 763-502-5001.
- District level issues: Please contact the administrator responsible for the relevant area. If you need further assistance resolving, please contact the superintendent 763-502-5001.
School Board Priorities for Operational Improvement
- Ensure districtwide high-level school performance through review and inquiry.
- Alignment of policies, procedures, and performance that support best practices linked to high levels of student achievement.
- Alignment of policies, procedures, and performance that foster an equitable, welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for students, staff, teachers and community.
- Protect and direct Fridley Public Schools' financial stability through long-range planning and oversight.
- Continuous improvement of parent, school and community partnerships through public engagement.
BOARD MEMBER VACANCY
Fridley School District 14 is accepting applications to serve on the School Board. This opening is to fill a seat vacated by Erik Keeler, for a term from June 2025 through December 31, 2025. The candidate must be at least 21 years of age; an eligible voter; reside in the Fridley School District for at least 30 days prior to appointment; and not convicted as a sex offender who is required to register pursuant to Minn. Stat. 243.166.
The candidate will be eligible to run for the remainder of Erik's term in the November 4, 2025, election. The term ends in January 2028. Applications will be accepted until May 9, 2025. The School Board anticipates making the appointment on June 17, 2025. Please fill out the application below and return it to Fridley Public Schools. Please email andler@isd14.org with any questions.
Sara Jones
Treasurer
Term expires January 2028
sjones@isd14.org
763-502-5060
School Board Representation
District Advisory Council, Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Legislative Representative, Northeast Metro School District 916
Jake Karnopp
Chair
Term expires January 2028
karnopp@isd14.org
763-502-5060
School Board Representation
Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD), Fridley Schools Foundation, Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
Erik Keeler
Director
Term expires January 2028
ekeeler@isd14.org
763-502-5060
School Board Representation
Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD)- alternate
Ross Meisner
Director
Term expires January 2026
meisner@isd14.org
763-502-5060
Avonna Starck
Clerk
Term expires January 2026
starck@isd14.org
763-502-5060
School Board Representation
Northwest Suburban Integration School District (NWSISD), Schools Advocating for Fair Funding - alternate
Contact the School Board
By email: The school board’s group email address is SchoolBoard@isd14.org. When you use this email address, your message will go to every school board member, with a copy going to the superintendent.
By mail or phone: Questions or comments for the school board can be mailed or left via phone:
Fridley School Board
6000 West Moore Lake Drive | Fridley, MN 55432
Tel: 763-502-5060
School Board Meetings
Regular meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of each month at Fridley Community Center, 6085 7th Street NE, Fridley, MN.
5:30 p.m. Work Session
7:00 p.m. Public Comment
7:30 p.m. Business Meeting