St. Francis Area Schools — Transcript
Monday, July 13, 2026
Crossroads East Facility Update
2027 Budget Adjustments and Fund Balance
Stormwater Management System Challenges
Student Discipline Task Force Establishment
Community Engagement Task Force Refinement
Policy 533 Wellness Approval
E-learning Day MOU Approval
Votes (5)
Approval of the Work Agreement for Laundry Staff, Grounds Custodian, and Maintenance 2025-2027
Dissent: None
Moved by Mr. Anderson [00:32:04] · Seconded by Ms. West [00:32:09]
The board considered the work agreement for laundry staff, grounds custodians, and maintenance personnel for the specified period. No questions were raised prior to the motion for approval.
Approval of the Board Charge for Student Discipline Task Force
Dissent: None
Moved by Mr. Anderson [00:33:49] · Seconded by Ms. Parker [00:33:55]
The district requested the establishment of a student discipline task force, which will include building administration, teachers, district administration, and two school board members. The initial draft of the board charge was presented for approval, with plans for the first meeting on August 6th. The charge is intended to be fluid and adapt based on ongoing discussions.
Approval of the Updated Board Charge for the Community Engagement Task Force
Dissent: None
Moved by Mr. Branch [00:35:05] · Seconded by Mr. Wood [00:35:10]
The board considered and approved the updated board charge for the community engagement task force. This updated charge positions the task force as a refinement group, tasked with digging deeper into facilities-focused areas that were previously presented to the board. Meetings are scheduled to recommence in August and early September to facilitate community involvement.
Approval of Policy 533 Wellness
Dissent: None
Moved by Mr. Nelson [00:36:11] · Seconded by Ms. Watson [00:36:17]
Policy 533 on wellness was presented for its second reading, with no changes requested since its first review. The policy committee, along with Jill and Brandon, were thanked for their significant work on the policy, which was highlighted as an important topic, especially for high school athletics.
Approval of E-learning Day MOU
Dissent: None
Moved by Member Anderson [00:40:07] · Seconded by Ms. Ross [00:40:11]
The board reviewed and approved the 2026-27 E-learning Day MOU, a standard annual item. Brandon detailed the key changes, which included updates to virtual learning platforms (Seesaw, Google Classroom, Schoology) and the integration of the district's new phone system to enhance communication during e-learning days. While a board member raised questions regarding the MOU's applicability to early education, these were noted as not holding up approval, with potential language adjustments if needed.
Notable Quotes (2)
I would like to say um thank you to the policy committee and Jill in particular and Brandon who looked at this and diced it up and listened to the request of what is surely to be a very important topic in high school athletics. Thank you.
The um substantial changes to it were updates to the virtual learning platforms that are used and um for the certain models. Now, the platforms are Seesaw, Google Classroom, or um Schoology. And then, um incorporated our new phone system has the ability for you can use our phone system being in the office with a handset or on any device or on any any computer if you're logged in, you can have that application.
Ordinances & Resolutions (8)
Financial guideline serving as a critical buffer against budget volatility.
The budget document that was previously approved, now being adjusted.
A labor agreement for specific district staff categories.
Document outlining the scope and objectives for a new task force on student discipline.
Document outlining refined goals and scope for an existing task force, focusing on facilities.
An updated district policy related to wellness, particularly important for high school athletics.
Memorandum of Understanding for e-learning days, outlining procedures and platforms for virtual learning.
A received grant for early learning initiatives.