The St. Francis Community Task Force continued discussions about the district’s long-term facility planning. The meeting featured guest presentations focused on school finance and community partnerships.
Michael Hart from PMA, the district's financial consultant, provided an overview of how Minnesota school districts are funded and shared comparative data for St. Francis Area Schools. He also presented a sample bond scenario to help explain financing concepts. (This example was for instructional purposes only; the School Board has not made any decision to pursue a referendum.)
City of St. Francis representatives Kate Thunstrom and Paul Carpenter discussed upcoming city projects and ways the City and District can collaborate to meet shared goals. Task Force members asked questions about community development and infrastructure, including the Bridge Street project.
The meeting also touched on the district’s Transportation Building, with a video tour featuring Peggy Tesdahl and Chris Lindquist in production for a future session.
The next meeting will be held on November 17 and will include a tour of St. Francis High School and discussion of indoor air quality (IAQ) improvements.
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