2025_04_28 SFAS School Board Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025

Adoption of agenda

Saint Award presentation for Saints Manufacturing volunteers

Public comment on school district book policy

Consent agenda approval

Prime vendor contract for school food services

Discussion on healthy food options in school lunches

Votes (2)

Adoption of April 28th, 2025 agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Anderson · Seconded by Working

Consent agenda items 5.1 to 5.5

PassedRoll call vote

Moved by Working · Seconded by Humphrey

Notable Quotes (2)

Are we to be a shining hill city on the hill or resurrection of Sodom and Gomorrah?

Richard
Book policy/Cultural valuesClosing statement regarding school policy on LGBTQ topics.

When you walk down the street, every person you meet, that could be you. You could be that person, that man, that woman. You could be that monster, that saint.

John Anderson
Book policy/HumanityQuoting James Baldwin to emphasize empathy.

People (13)

John TroVolunteer

Recognized for over a dozen years of volunteering to teach trade skills.

Tyler JohnsonCommunity member

Public speaker advocating against the current book policy.

Izzy BongardStudent

Expressed concerns about the removal of books and student representation.

Nikki Cruz D.Parent

Invited community to an author event with Dave Eggers.

Brian VongardCommunity member

Spoke on the necessity of parental and student choice regarding reading materials.

Chris B.Community member

Shared personal history on how books provided representation and hope.

RichardCommunity member

Argued against LGBTQ themes in schools and advocated for religious/moral upbringing.

Barb AndersonSchool Board Member

Thanked teachers and supported inclusivity in school productions.

John AndersonCommunity member

Discussed the importance of being seen and understood via the work of David Brooks.

Mike StarFormer School Board Member

Noted he is being sued over the book policy and announced a military signing day event.

ChloeNutrition Services Director

Addressed concerns regarding food sourcing and wellness policies.

Places Mentioned

St. Francis Area SchoolsSt. Francis High SchoolRapid City, South Dakota

Events & Meetings (2)

  • April 28th, 2025: Board Meeting at 6:31 PM
  • May 16th, 7:00 AM: Military Signing Day at St. Francis High School PAC
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