2025_09_22 SFAS School Board Meeting
Monday, September 22, 2025
Adoption of the agenda
St. Francis Area Schools Mission Statement
St. Francis Star Award presentation
Public consideration of visitors
Educational Assistant (EA) wage negotiations and compensation
Special education and student behavior support
School bus safety and transportation concerns
Votes (1)
Adoption of the agenda
Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown
Notable Quotes (3)
I find my students are making decisions that will set the trajectory of the rest of their life.
The EAS in our district are worth more than gold. However, we are paying them less than you can make working at a fast food restaurant.
An EA would have to work 1,280 hours to typically make what a board member makes.
People (15)
Awarded 2025 Grade 9-12 Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Council on Economic Education.
Congratulated the district on increased math and reading scores.
Voiced concerns about school bus safety and communication regarding route changes.
Highlighted the risks and physical demands of the EA role.
Stressed the need for competitive wages to retain EAs.
Detailed the daily tasks of EAs and emphasized their necessity for classroom stability.
Highlighted the impact of EA turnover on students with autism.
Discussed the vital role EAs play for her special needs granddaughter.
Spoke about the lack of a living wage for district EAs.
Compared EAs to student allies and stressed their importance in ADHD student success.
Defended a bus driver facing public criticism.
Detailed the medical and physical duties of EAs on school buses.
Spoke on behalf of the East Bethel second-grade team regarding EA value.
Shared experiences with classroom management and the necessity of support staff.
Stated EAs are the backbone of inclusive education.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Regular meeting, September 22nd