Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
Consultants presented a 5–10 year facilities master plan with about $149.8 million in near-term (0–3 year) priorities and an escalated total near $272 million; the board adopted the framework as guidance, not as an immediate funding commitment.
Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
Trustees heard administration's estimates that Senate Bill 3 could cost the district about $4 million in year one and an estimated $54 million over five years; members disagreed over whether the board should use district resources to advocate and whether to issue a formal position.
Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
After dozens of public comments, the board voted to temporarily pause the formal book-challenge timelines so administration and library staff can apply the district's weeding criteria to 38 active challenges. The move aims to reduce volunteer burden and avoid buying duplicate review copies.
Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
The board approved lowering half-day preschool tuition from $70 to $10 by leveraging state reimbursement, keeping full-day rates flat, expanding full-day classrooms at several elementary schools, and a 3% increase to vacation-station fees to bring programs toward financial sustainability.
Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
During a Jan. 8 work session the Francis Howell R‑III board approved routine motions to adopt the meeting agenda and contract for negotiation facilitation, then heard superintendent updates that the district received 37 formal book‑challenge requests and will propose a streamlined review process at next week's meeting.
Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
Francis Howell R‑III leaders presented a two‑part 2026–27 staffing plan on Jan. 8 that would hold 7.76 positions pending budget clarity tied to Senate Bill 3. Administration said contingency positions and reallocation would be used to manage class sizes, special‑education caseloads and coaching supports; final approval is scheduled for Jan. 15.
Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
Multiple patrons and educators told the Francis Howell board that Director Jane Pushkar read the n-word aloud at a prior meeting; callers urged censure, training, and content warnings for posted videos while board members debated free-speech and process limits.
Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
After multiple amendments and roll-call votes, the board adopted a revised code of conduct (policy 0.3.40) narrowing scope to 'public' communications and changing mandatory 'will' to discretionary 'may' for consequences; several trustees voiced concern about vagueness and statutory limits.
Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
The Francis Howell School District board unanimously voted to remove the interim title and extend a contract to Mark Delaney, citing two decades of service and steady leadership; Delaney thanked staff and emphasized student safety after recent weather disruptions.
Missouri / School Districts / Francis Howell R-III
After public comment and a committee review, the Francis Howell board voted to retain the book Viral 'without restriction' at participating middle and high schools, while clarifying parental notification and library opt-out processes.