Board approves special‑election returns and labor/department agreements; bus driver contract passes 7–0

The St. Francis Area Schools Board took three formal action votes during its Nov. 10 meeting.

Resolution to return special‑election votes: The board considered a resolution related to returning votes in a special election (details included in the board packet). After a short discussion and thanks to participating voters, members voted by roll call and the chair announced approval of the resolution as presented.

Information Technology Department work agreement: The board reviewed and approved a work agreement for the Information Technology department. Board members thanked staff involved in negotiations and the chair called a voice/hand vote; the chair declared the motion prevails.

Bus driver work agreement: The board approved the bus driver work agreement included in the packet. After a motion and second and no additional discussion, the chair recorded the outcome as 7–0 in favor.

Procedural notes: Several items were presented as summaries in the board packet with district staff available to answer questions; where members offered thanks for staff preparation, the board proceeded to vote without extended debate.

What's next: The approved actions will be reflected in board minutes and implemented by administration according to the timelines in the board packet.