2025_09_22 SFAS School Board Meeting
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
Full Document Analysis
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)
Kelly LejinskySocial Studies TeacherAwarded 2025 Grade 9-12 Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Council on Economic Education.
1 quote
Awarded 2025 Grade 9-12 Educator of the Year by the Minnesota Council on Economic Education.
“I love how economics helps students make sense of the world they live in. A lot of economics boils down to decision making.”
Reflecting on his teaching philosophy.
MelindaCommunity MemberCongratulated the district on increased math and reading scores.
Congratulated the district on increased math and reading scores.
HaleyParentVoiced concerns about school bus safety and communication regarding route changes.
Voiced concerns about school bus safety and communication regarding route changes.
Kathy F.Educational AssistantHighlighted the risks and physical demands of the EA role.
Highlighted the risks and physical demands of the EA role.
Christy MelTeacherStressed the need for competitive wages to retain EAs.
Stressed the need for competitive wages to retain EAs.
Brianna JensenTeacherDetailed the daily tasks of EAs and emphasized their necessity for classroom stability.
Detailed the daily tasks of EAs and emphasized their necessity for classroom stability.
Ashley NorleyParentHighlighted the impact of EA turnover on students with autism.
Highlighted the impact of EA turnover on students with autism.
Elizabeth G.GrandparentDiscussed the vital role EAs play for her special needs granddaughter.
Discussed the vital role EAs play for her special needs granddaughter.
TanyaEducational AssistantSpoke about the lack of a living wage for district EAs.
Spoke about the lack of a living wage for district EAs.
Rachel JohnsonParentCompared EAs to student allies and stressed their importance in ADHD student success.
Compared EAs to student allies and stressed their importance in ADHD student success.
Aaron GerberBus DriverDefended a bus driver facing public criticism.
Defended a bus driver facing public criticism.
VerlickEducational Assistant/RNDetailed the medical and physical duties of EAs on school buses.
Detailed the medical and physical duties of EAs on school buses.
Alyssa ChristianEducational AssistantSpoke on behalf of the East Bethel second-grade team regarding EA value.
Spoke on behalf of the East Bethel second-grade team regarding EA value.
Caroline HolmesParent/Former EducatorShared experiences with classroom management and the necessity of support staff.
Shared experiences with classroom management and the necessity of support staff.
Ashley ChristensenTeacherStated EAs are the backbone of inclusive education.
Stated EAs are the backbone of inclusive education.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Regular meeting, September 22nd