2026_02_23 SFAS School Board Meeting

Monday, February 23, 2026

Saint Award Recognition for Students

Public Comment on Teacher and Staff Contract Negotiations

Staff Recruitment and Retention Issues

School District Budget and Financial Transparency

Concerns Regarding Educational Assistant Compensation

Review of Past Legal Fees and Political Influence on Policy

Consent Agenda Approval

Retrospective Approval of Dance Team State Tournament Request

Votes (2)

Adoption of the agenda for February 23rd

Prevails2-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve consent agenda minus item 5.7

Prevails6-0

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

We have $39,23.13 in legal fees because of that choice [illegal book policy].

Barb Anderson
Fiscal responsibilityAccountability for previous board actions

Sartell increased their salary schedule by $41,000. St. Francis... is at the bottom with $5,815.

Keith Leinsky
Teacher compensationComparative salary analysis

People (14)

Sydney BrochSenior, St. Francis High School

2025-2026 MSHSL AAA award recipient

Samuel BergmanSenior, St. Francis High School

2025-2026 MSHSL AAA award recipient

Jenna KoyJunior, St. Francis High School

2025-2026 MSHSL Excel Award recipient

Colton BurmanJunior, St. Francis High School

2025-2026 MSHSL Excel Award recipient

Tina CarolCommunity Member

Questioning allocation of $31 million in investments vs tax increases

Don BellDirector of Business Services

Point of contact for financial inquiries

Rachel JohnsonEducator

Advocating for competitive pay to retain staff

Places Mentioned

St. Francis High SchoolWinona State UniversityBethel UniversityEast BethelCedar Creek

Events & Meetings (1)

  • February 23rd School Board Meeting
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