# FHSD Board of Education Meeting-September 17, 2026


**Body:** Francis Howell School District
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The Francis Howell School District Board of Education held a meeting on September 17, 2026, which included a public hearing and subsequent approval of the proposed tax rates for the 2026 tax year. The board reviewed detailed financial data including operating and debt service levies, assessed property valuations, and the impact of the Hancock Amendment revenue cap. The operating levy was proposed at 3.3079 and the debt service levy at 0.6713, totaling a tax rate of 3.9792, with no increase since 2004. Public comments addressed concerns about recent capital expenditures, specifically a $295,000 irrigation system installation at four middle schools, and the upcoming bond propositions (Prop O and Prop H) on the November ballot, which are zero tax rate increase measures intended to support operating costs and capital improvements. The board approved motions to adopt the tax rate, consent agenda, and finance and operations report. Additionally, the board approved real estate purchase agreements related to Harvest Ridge Elementary and authorized the use of school bus stop-arm cameras to enhance student safety. Insurance renewals for the district were also approved, including a music insurance renewal with an increased cost of approximately $550,000. The meeting included presentations on academic performance and strategic planning, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on fiscal management, budget approvals, capital project planning, and community engagement regarding upcoming bond measures.

**Source:** Francis Howell School District