Facing timing gaps in state and federal reimbursements and rising transportation costs, the Fridley Public Schools board unanimously approved a resolution to authorize up to $23,000,000 in aid‑anticipation certificates to maintain operations through anticipated state‑aid receipts.

District finance staff told the board that state and federal delays are creating immediate cash‑flow pressure: PlanCon reimbursements are paused, a $3.1 million bond payment is due next week, and federal meal reimbursements are uncertain. Unaudited figures show the general fund has fallen to about $5.7 million and administrators said the district’s