Foley School Board Approves Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan Amidst Budget and Staffing Discussions

Overview: At the recent Foley School Board meeting, members approved a crucial Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) ten-year plan, addressed staffing changes, and reviewed budget performance, all while emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and resource management in the district. The meeting featured discussions on infrastructure, financial strategies, and community engagement.

Foley School Board Tackles Safety Concerns Amid Budget and Leadership Changes

Overview: The Foley School Board meeting was marked by discussions, including pressing safety concerns regarding school facilities, budgetary adjustments due to projected enrollment declines, and leadership transitions with expressions of gratitude to outgoing staff.

St. Cloud School Board Expands Early Childhood Programs Amid Budget Adjustments and Facility Plans

Overview: The St. Cloud School Board convened to discuss enhancements in early childhood education programs, budget revisions, facility maintenance, and policy updates. Central to the meeting was the approval of expanded early childhood services to address enrollment challenges, the revision of the 2024-2025 budget reflecting increased revenues, and the discussion of long-term facilities maintenance plans, including significant repairs and improvements.

St. Cloud School Board Tackles Homeless Student Needs Amidst Graduation Preparations

Overview: The St. Cloud School Board meeting on May 21, 2025, addressed issues impacting the district, including the challenges faced by homeless students, upcoming graduation ceremonies, and policy revisions. The meeting provided a platform for discussing the district’s efforts to ensure educational stability for homeless students while highlighting preparations for graduation events.

Foley School Board Secures Additional Literacy Tutor Amid Statewide Reductions

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Foley School Board announced that despite statewide federal cuts to the AmeriCorps literacy tutoring program, the district will receive an additional literacy tutor for the upcoming school year. This increase means Foley will have three tutors instead of the initially reduced number of two, a significant gain considering only two additional positions were granted across the entire state. The decision was influenced by the high performance and effectiveness of Foley’s program, which the overseeing organization, AMPACT, recognized for its strong results and impact on students.