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Mister Anderson explained the change is intended to simplify enrollment and reduce administrative burden when students move between Saints Online and in-person sites; he said curriculum and teachers will remain largely the same and that the transition aims to make sign-ups and class changes easier for students, families and counselors. Erica Campbell, a high-school counselor, will lead the transition.

The board also approved the appointment of Carla Winter as principal of St. Francis Elementary School. Anderson said Winter is the current principal at Chisholm Elementary, has three years in that role, and has prior experience as a director of teaching and learning in Winona. The district reported there were about 20 applicants for the post and that site and district panels conducted interviews.

In administrative reports, the board highlighted academic and extracurricular recognition: Glenn Morehouse Olsen received the 2025 Theater Educator Award and the district’s theater production of Seussical earned a community engagement recognition and was selected to perform at the state theater on June 9. The board also reported the district received a certificate of excellence in financial reporting.

Administrators presented data showing the high school graduation rate rose to 96.5 percent — an increase from 2023 and the highest rate in five years, according to the report. The district also reported nearly 85 seniors received scholarships totaling approximately $120,000 this year from more than 45 contributing organizations.

Officials reminded the board of upcoming events: Saints Academy graduation on May 29 and Saint Francis High School graduation on May 30. The district also scheduled a special closed session for June 9 for attorney–client privilege regarding active litigation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025_05_27 SFAS School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","District staff told the board Saints Online will move under building principals' management July 1; Carla Winter named principal of St. Francis Elementary; high school graduation rate rose to 96.5%.","taxTitle","St. Francis Area Schools, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",56938,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6532343,"Votes at a glance: St. Francis board approves consent agenda, budget revisions, 2026 assumptions and state league membership",1894,1892000,3786000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733442-52fe6e4738011c2dd04eeb1c18b6f351&start=1892&end=3786","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733442-52fe6e4738011c2dd04eeb1c18b6f351/thumbnail_1892000.jpg","/articles/6532343/Minnesota/Votes-at-a-glance-St-Francis-board-approves-consent-agenda-budget-revisions-2026-assumptions-and-state-league-membership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532343-3580ca170ee5a3fb030e58a6e956282f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770906465&Signature=C9LqAz3mOcDuztqu12ZenTcmwjNnMPz6F59z7yrHgBqvxNJ7ta9MrqCVrtSn~6X1EQTDoPY2YL9R-XNfLuZXWTYq39MpXxeRSAabb7fyAx-7EX9UCh~9b3HIUKt7oCK8lkelSEnPlq-jKtmt6JYwAJcPFU5Tjh~bQSyGwze3YVCi9U09IoTwDvsqa~amOvqETJNxP3SzMJqVCd0J-8j46OgsaJrWWtyTx3GrGZUiLGkelZn9Dr2tvLKvo51uOYXI8PbBBUDp5xp1W5-PERfzP8HjPfj7SCCbKE3X4t8M6XFF9b1UcrljiSuaH4uTHLQoBYLKaHEIj6HhH87E7Uyxkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Francis Area Schools Board of Education approved several routine and budget items during its May 27 meeting, including the consent agenda, FY2025 budget revisions, the updated FY2026 budget assumptions and renewal of membership in the Minnesota State High School League. All motions carried.

Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda by roll-call vote. Recorded vocal affirmations on the record included Miss Hale, Mr. Orkin, Mr. Humphrey and Miss West; the motion prevailed.

FY2025 budget revisions: The board approved proposed changes to the FY2025 budget provisions after a presentation by Didi (finance). The revisions recognized additional literacy aid ($169,000) and state funding for teacher compensation/training (about $152,000), reclassified certain revenues as restricted per state requirements and adjusted long-term facility maintenance and medical-assistance expense estimates. The motion to approve the FY2025 budget revisions was moved by Mr. Schollinger and seconded by Miss George and carried on voice vote.

FY2026 budget assumptions: The board approved updated budget assumptions that incorporate the final state per-pupil allowance ($7,481, an increase of $191 or 2.74%) and several staffing and fee adjustments. Notable changes included $2,548 to expand middle school coaching capacity, a net staff reconfiguration at Crossroads replacing two teacher positions with three behavioral interventionists (net savings indicated), increased Indian education funding district-wide (about $10,000), a supervision stipend for high school evening coverage, and incremental increases to some activity and theater fees. The motion carried on voice vote.

Minnesota State High School League membership: The board approved a resolution to renew membership in the Minnesota State High School League. Staff noted the membership fee structure presented: $100 per school, a $100 registration fee per activity and $2.25 per student, based on state high school enrollment. Board members raised a procedural question about statewide litigation involving the league and suggested the board could revisit participation later if legal conditions change; the motion passed on roll call.

All four actions were recorded as passed at the May 27 meeting. Where roll-call names were recorded in the transcript, those names are included below; not every motion was followed by a full roll-call tally on the public record during the meeting.","At its May 27 meeting the St. Francis Area Schools board approved the consent agenda, revisions to the FY2025 budget provisions, updated 2026 budget assumptions and renewal of Minnesota State High School League membership; all motions carried.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6532347,"Residents, students urge St. Francis school board to rescind policy 606.5 and follow state law",1187,461000,1648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733442-52fe6e4738011c2dd04eeb1c18b6f351&start=461&end=1648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733442-52fe6e4738011c2dd04eeb1c18b6f351/thumbnail_461000.jpg","/articles/6532347/Minnesota/Residents-students-urge-St-Francis-school-board-to-rescind-policy-6065-and-follow-state-law","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6532347-72655e4267782cef55dd8edbde96404c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770906465&Signature=AnRk2EtWgceprq48nG9XTvbT9uAgIn9sOCF62TTjkuVzIefqiy3aENyXUPG071A~DPtp4ukMBgjpX473YDJNyr2eh0oZB8CwOm3SN68GOZpsbLO37t65AWikzYNMfbgMI-MtbuL37tDCju~rBOwo5NoVQg5d5LzBryA3AAY6YdipvKV6OpYeX0pEm4q20pY~nG337jxmTSO8CF6wrL~nbzmWrpQZfGep3MXtv~nDgEsMHGxUl6S3qDFlAwJ0LOW9wtS~NmzZ2bFHFdU~-NX~uarpOWfRfhm1eP082vIhrRdZ3A-U0sXUCHoPMtajQBro4q4tgdaCHAVaTcSa1gCdYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents, parents and students told the St. Francis Area Schools board on May 27 that a district policy they called a \"book ban\" is harmful and should be rescinded and replaced with procedures that follow state law.

Speakers at the district office public comment period urged the board to rescind policy 606.5 and to follow Minnesota statute 134.513 (as referenced by speakers). Vanessa Hite, who identified herself as a mental health professional, told the board the policy \"perpetuate[s] ignorance and further marginalize[s], oppress[es], and harm[s] students and community members\" and asked the board to \"correct your mistake not only by rescinding policy 606.5 and adhering to Minnesota state statute 134.513 forward\".

Community members described classroom and library restrictions as inconsistent with the district mission and damaging to student learning. Melinda Bart Singleton said she had lost trust in the board's judgment and called the policy \"capitulat[ing] to right wing political ideologies.\" Deb Mariner said the removal of books \"does not support intellectual freedom\" and urged the board to revise the district's book challenge policy to ensure \"fairness, transparency and inclusion.\"

Students also spoke. Izzy Bongard, a tenth grader, and other high school students told the board that books which \"make me think\" are essential to their education. Alex Hendrix, a junior at Saint Francis High School, described how reading a novel about depression had been personally important and said banning such books \"takes away the one chance someone has to regain\" and can remove a \"lifeline\" for students struggling with mental health.

Several speakers tied literary removals to concrete educational harms. Rachel Anderson, a parent of two current students, said books removed or challenged include passages cited in the new language-arts curriculum and that limiting access could put students at a disadvantage for AP and college-readiness exams.

Not all public commenters favored rescinding the policy. Richard Klobuchak said he supports limiting access to what he called \"obscene material\" in schools, citing examples he described as evidence that some students cannot handle certain content. Board members did not take formal action on policy 606.5 during the meeting.

Speakers asked the board to follow the district mission \"to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.\" Many urged the board to reverse the policy and to revise its book challenge procedures.

The board received the comments during its public comment period; no vote on policy 606.5 was scheduled or taken at this meeting. Several commenters noted ongoing litigation involving the district and said that limited what the board would say about policy status. Board members thanked speakers for participating at the end of the comment period.

The board's next regular meeting is scheduled for June 9; the agenda posted during the May 27 meeting included a special closed session on that date for attorney–client privilege regarding active litigation.","Multiple community members, students and local professionals urged the St. Francis Area Schools board to rescind district policy 606.5 and adhere to Minnesota statute cited by speakers; no board action on the policy was taken at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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St. Francis board announces Saints Online management change, names new elementary principal and reports higher graduation rate

Votes at a glance: St. Francis board approves consent agenda, budget revisions, 2026 assumptions and state league membership

Residents, students urge St. Francis school board to rescind policy 606.5 and follow state law