2026_08_10 SFAS School Board Meeting

The St. Francis Area Schools Board held a meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key items included approval of the Schedule C and D pay structure for non-licensed staff for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, with a noted potential cost impact of approximately $30,000 if certain pay steps were included. The board also approved the activities fees for the 2026-27 school year, noting that fees had not been raised in over 20 years and that the district is positioned mid-range compared to other schools in the conference. Additionally, the board approved resolutions for employment of school board members as substitute teachers and coaches. Budget constraints and staffing challenges, particularly related to bus driver shortages, were discussed in the context of consolidating bus routes and introducing shuttle services to save costs. The board emphasized ongoing efforts to manage budget reductions while maintaining services. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the discussions reflected fiscal management and operational adjustments affecting procurement and staffing.