2025_12_08 SFAS School Board Meeting
Monday, December 8, 2025
Adoption of the meeting agenda
St. Francis Area School District Saint Award presentation
Truth and Taxation hearing for 2025 payable 2026
FY26 budget update
2025 payable 2026 final tax levy certification
Areas of Interest (4)
- School board faces pushback as 2025-26 tax levy rises 26.69% ($3.468 million).
- District cites debt service for new facility and abatement bonds as primary driver of levy increase.
- Concerns raised by long-time residents over cumulative impact of property tax hikes amidst rising costs of living.
- Board hearing highlights tensions between maintaining facility health/safety and resident affordability.
Votes (1)
Approval of the December 8th meeting agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Mr. Work
Notable Quotes (3)
I feel that it is important to take responsibility and learn different skills. I would love to be part of any change that could potentially be better or can help our schools make a difference.
I love doing things that make school a more enjoyable place for students and leadership roles help me do that. It feels great to know that even small effort can help people connect.
I think it's really good chance to get experience in these kinds of things, and it's really nice making connections with the school and other people.
People (7)
BirdChairPresiding over the board meeting and truth and taxation hearing.
Presiding over the board meeting and truth and taxation hearing.
WorkBoard MemberSeconded the motion to approve the agenda.
Seconded the motion to approve the agenda.
Addison KaineStudent8th grade student, student council president, web leader.
1 quote
8th grade student, student council president, web leader.
“I feel that it is important to take responsibility and learn different skills. I would love to be part of any change that could potentially be better or can help our schools make a difference.”
On why leadership is important at St. Francis Middle School.
Ava HedberStudent8th grade student, student council member, web leader.
1 quote
8th grade student, student council member, web leader.
“I love doing things that make school a more enjoyable place for students and leadership roles help me do that. It feels great to know that even small effort can help people connect.”
On why she is involved in school leadership.
Adriana HoskiStudent8th grade student, student council vice president, web leader.
1 quote
8th grade student, student council vice president, web leader.
“I think it's really good chance to get experience in these kinds of things, and it's really nice making connections with the school and other people.”
On why she chooses to lead.
Brock LibbyGeography TeacherSt. Francis Middle School teacher providing commendations for students.
St. Francis Middle School teacher providing commendations for students.
Lisa ValleyCommunity MemberLong-time district resident commenting on property tax concerns.
Long-time district resident commenting on property tax concerns.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- December 8th meeting
- Truth and Taxation hearing (November 25th through December 28th window)