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- Anoka County
- 1/6/25
- 01/06/2025
- 147 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent St. Francis Area School Board meeting, members engaged in discussions on topics including the retention of the district’s legal counsel, Kennedy and Graven, alongside an examination of the school board’s committee structure and member compensation. The meeting also covered the presentation of a comprehensive audit report, revealing both strengths and areas for improvement in the district’s financial management.
- MN
- Anoka County
- 12/9/24
- 12/09/2024
- 79 Minutes
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Overview: The St. Francis Area School Board meeting focused on financial adjustments, including a 7.15% reduction in the district’s tax levy for the 2025 school year, alongside discussions about implementing new cell phone policies in schools. The board also addressed community engagement and transparency in fiscal matters, acknowledging the importance of adapting to state mandates and recent legislative changes.
- MN
- Anoka County
- 11/25/24
- 11/25/2024
- 228 Minutes
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Overview: The recent St. Francis Area School Board meeting was dominated by discussions regarding the policy for selecting and potentially removing library materials based on a rating system, a topic that has stirred considerable debate within the community. The board considered adopting the Book Looks rating system, which resembles the MPAA’s film ratings, to guide decisions on library book appropriateness. However, concerns were voiced about this approach potentially leading to the exclusion of significant historical works and exposing the district to legal challenges.
- MN
- Anoka County
- 11/12/24
- 11/12/2024
- 169 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the St. Francis Area School Board, members engaged in discussions concerning the handling of controversial library books and the terms of the superintendent’s contract. The board debated potential policy changes to address community concerns about explicit content in school libraries and deliberated over the contract’s duration as the district faces an impending change in board membership.
- MN
- Anoka County
- 10/28/24
- 10/28/2024
- 254 Minutes
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Overview: The St. Francis Area School Board meeting was marked by discussions over the suitability of certain books in school libraries, with concerns about explicit content dominating the agenda. The board also addressed policy amendments to clarify definitions around explicit material and the involvement of community members in the book review process. In addition to these debates, the board discussed improvements in student behavior interventions, nutritional services, and technology infrastructure within the district.
