St. Francis Public Schools
Coverage of St. Francis Public Schools in the Nexus archive.
- An upcoming November vote would reportedly increase school funding without raising taxes
An upcoming November vote in Minnesota aims to amend the state constitution to increase school funding by allowing schools to receive a larger share of profits from the Permanent School Fund, which was established in 1858. The proposed change would raise the payout from 2% to 4.5% of the fund's profits, potentially doubling payments to schools without raising taxes.
- St. Francis school leaders warn tough decisions are just beginning
St. Francis Public Schools faces a budget shortfall due to state funding cuts and stadium repair costs, prompting concerns over financial stability. School board member Jill Anderson refused to approve the budget, citing it falls below a 12% savings threshold, while Superintendent Karsten Anderson outlined plans to use savings and adjust staffing to address the deficit.