2025_04_28 SFAS School Board Meeting
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Adoption of April 28th, 2025 agenda
Moved by Anderson · Seconded by Working
Consent agenda items 5.1 to 5.5
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?
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.
People (13)
Brian McDonaldFormer MnDOT transportation material supervisorRecognized for instrumental partnership between MnDOT and St. Francis High School.
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Recognized for instrumental partnership between MnDOT and St. Francis High School.
“The partnership was important to him because it was gratifying to watch young people learning skills they can use for their life back.”
Reflecting on the value of the Saints Manufacturing program.
Eric TrostIndustrial Tech TeacherCommented on the impact of volunteers at St. Francis High School.
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Commented on the impact of volunteers at St. Francis High School.
“Brian's dedication to the partnership changed the entire manufacturing pathway at St. Francis High School.”
Recognizing Brian McDonald's contribution.
John TroVolunteerRecognized for over a dozen years of volunteering to teach trade skills.
Recognized for over a dozen years of volunteering to teach trade skills.
Tyler JohnsonCommunity memberPublic speaker advocating against the current book policy.
Public speaker advocating against the current book policy.
Izzy BongardStudentExpressed concerns about the removal of books and student representation.
Expressed concerns about the removal of books and student representation.
Nikki Cruz D.ParentInvited community to an author event with Dave Eggers.
Invited community to an author event with Dave Eggers.
Brian VongardCommunity memberSpoke on the necessity of parental and student choice regarding reading materials.
Spoke on the necessity of parental and student choice regarding reading materials.
Chris B.Community memberShared personal history on how books provided representation and hope.
Shared personal history on how books provided representation and hope.
RichardCommunity memberArgued against LGBTQ themes in schools and advocated for religious/moral upbringing.
Argued against LGBTQ themes in schools and advocated for religious/moral upbringing.
Barb AndersonSchool Board MemberThanked teachers and supported inclusivity in school productions.
Thanked teachers and supported inclusivity in school productions.
John AndersonCommunity memberDiscussed the importance of being seen and understood via the work of David Brooks.
Discussed the importance of being seen and understood via the work of David Brooks.
Mike StarFormer School Board MemberNoted he is being sued over the book policy and announced a military signing day event.
Noted he is being sued over the book policy and announced a military signing day event.
ChloeNutrition Services DirectorAddressed concerns regarding food sourcing and wellness policies.
Addressed concerns regarding food sourcing and wellness policies.
Places Mentioned
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