St. Francis Area Schools — Transcript
Monday, September 14, 2026
Technology Update and Strategic Initiatives
Superintendent Evaluation Summary
Administrative Reports
Votes (2)
Approval of Policies
Dissent: None
Moved by Mr. Workman [25:52] · Seconded by Unknown [25:55]
The board approved ten policy updates. No specific discussion points were raised during this action item, as the policies had their first reading in a prior meeting.
Approval of the MSBA 2026 Proposed Legislative Resolution Submission
Dissent: None
Moved by Mr. Workman [27:00] · Seconded by Unknown [27:02]
The board discussed and approved a resolution for submission to the MSBA. The resolution aims to amend Minnesota state unemployment laws to prevent hourly non-instructional staff from delaying resignations or retirements until late summer solely for benefit eligibility. This change is intended to provide the district with earlier notice of vacancies, enabling full staffing by the start of the school year. Board member Mr. Shrock thanked Brandon for developing the resolution and expressed strong support.
Notable Quotes (2)
This resolution proposes that the school board support an amendment to Minnesota state unemployment laws to prevent hourly non-instructional staff from delaying their resignations or retirements until the end of summer just to maintain benefit eligibility. Now, by fixing this loophole, the district aims to receive earlier notice of vac of vacancies, not vaccines, vacancies, so schools can uh fully be staffed by the start of the school year.
I just want to second to thank Brandon for putting this together. I think it's need and hopefully will be passed. I'll push as hard as I can in December.
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
Guidelines used as the structure for the Superintendent's annual appraisal.
Document containing more details about the Superintendent evaluation.
Policies approved by the board after a first reading in a previous meeting.
A resolution proposing an amendment to Minnesota state unemployment laws.
The specific state laws targeted by the proposed MSBA legislative resolution.