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2025_08_11 SFAS School Board Meeting

St. Francis Area SchoolsTuesday, August 12, 2025
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Adoption of the August 11, 2025 meeting agenda

Public comment period for community visitors

Review of special education services and intervention processes

Approval of consent agenda

Community Education department update

District communications and alumni storytelling initiatives

Buildings and Grounds department maintenance and facilities status

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Votes (2)

Adoption of the August 11, 2025 meeting agenda

PrevailsVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of consent agenda

PrevailsRoll call: All present voted Aye, Chair abstained

Moved by Barb Anderson · Seconded by Mr. Working

Notable Quotes (3)

I want to fix our school so that people want to come send their kids to our school.

— Nikki Cruz
School improvementDiscussing school reputation.

The reading list has been phenomenal... I don't think we have many if any kids go to Spring Lake Park.

— Mr. Lucas
Special EducationAddressing open enrollment concerns.

We're going to make a conscious effort to do that [celebrate successes] at a higher level.

— Mr. Lucas
Public relationsDiscussing district communications.

People (6)

Nikki CruzCommunity member

Parent advocating for library book diversity and questioning special education processes.

1 quote

“The reading list has been phenomenal. That's what I'm calling the fan book list now.”

Regarding library books.

Leo's MotherCommunity member

Parent of a student seeking IEP/504 accommodations for neurodivergent needs.

1 quote

“I am here asking the school board just to take a moment to look at special education in the district.”

Request for systemic review.

Barb AndersonCommunity member

Announced upcoming meet-the-candidates event.

Chair BrewerBoard Chair

Oversees board meetings and maintains policy adherence.

Mr. LucasDepartment Head

Reports on Community Education, Communications, and Facilities.

DaxCommunications Staff

Focuses on district storytelling and alumni spotlights.

Places Mentioned

St. Francis Area SchoolsCedar Creek (school site)Spring Lake Park (district)Cambridge (location mentioned)St. Anthony Brighton (district)St. Francis District OfficePerforming Arts Center (induction site)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Regular school board meeting: August 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
  • Meet the candidates event: September 23, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
  • Hall of Fame induction ceremony: September 26, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
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