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2025_11_24 SFAS School Board Meeting

St. Francis Area SchoolsTuesday, November 25, 2025
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Adoption of the agenda

Saint Award presentation

Consideration of visitors

Consent agenda approval

Student council update

St. Francis Middle School academic and climate report

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of the agenda

PrevailsUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Anderson · Seconded by Unspecified

Approval of the consent agenda

PrevailsRoll call, unanimous

Moved by Shona · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

Michelle is a true representation of the humanity of this community, and she does it with a smile, sense of humor, and warmth.

— Crystal
Saint AwardPresenting the Saint Award.

Comments from school board members that are clearly anti-public school have no place on our school board.

— Nikki Cruz Guy
School library fundingPublic comment period.

People (5)

Michelle AndersonCommunity member

Recognized for 25 years of service, PTO involvement, and business partnership.

1 quote

“When our schools thrive, our entire community thrives, and I'm proud to play a role in supporting that success.”

Accepting the Saint Award.

Nikki Cruz GuyCommunity member

Advocated for school library funding and criticized anti-public school rhetoric.

1 quote

“Education is a public good, not a business.”

Arguing against closing school libraries.

Beth PetermanElementary EL teacher

Advocating for hiring an additional EL teacher due to increased enrollment.

1 quote

“If the district hired one more full-time teacher, it would be possible for students at all buildings to receive 30 minutes three to four times a week.”

Proposing staffing expansion.

Jack HumphreyStudent Council Representative

Providing high school student council update and debate program report.

1 quote

“I improved on my runner-up finish becoming the first St. Francis student to win the Birds of Prey.”

Reporting on debate tournament success.

RichardMiddle School Principal

Reporting on student leadership programs and academic progress.

1 quote

“I am going to tell you that we're moving to where we want them to be.”

Addressing reading and math proficiency scores.

Places Mentioned

St. Francis Area SchoolsEast Bethel ElementarySt. Francis ElementaryCedar Creek ElementarySt. Francis High SchoolRobinsdale Cooper High School

Events & Meetings (2)

  • November 24, 2025 Regular Meeting
  • December 12, 2025: High School Community Night
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