FHN Takes on a Ten Percent Budget Reduction
After the expiration of the Special Purpose levy, FHSD has made $8.2 million worth of cuts to the district thus far in an effort to balance the budget. At FHN alone, many major and minor reductions...
View ArticleSchool Board Decides Against New Tax Levy
Related StoriesProp Y Fails in District Vote, Defeated by 66 Percent VoteWhy Did Voters Oppose Prop Y? On Jan. 21, the school board met for what most suspected would be a fairly routine meeting. They...
View ArticleDistrict Works to Resolve Mold Problems in FHN
Video: Mold was found in three different areas of FHN. Jani Wilkens’ room, Melissa Hanrahan’s room and a band room. The mold in the school affected the teachers more than anyone else. She had already...
View ArticleThe Board of Education Works to Bring in More Funds
With a balanced budget finally in their hands but two tax levy failures still behind them, the District has turned to alternative ways to bring in revenue. Their target this time: the district’s 11...
View ArticleFHSD Goes for New Tax Levy, Prop Learn
After the failure of both Proposition Y in 2015 and Proposition Howell in 2016, the District will introduce Proposition Learn on the April 3 ballot this year. Proposition Learn is a 48 cent operating...
View ArticleDistrict Introduces New Proposition
In an upcoming local election April 3, voters will have the chance to vote on Proposition Learn. Prop Learn is a 48 cent tax levy that would be put toward the betterment of the district, such as more...
View ArticleProp Learn Fails to Pass
In a loss by 627 votes, Proposition Learn failed to pass, leaving the district short on funds. Prop Learn was the third tax levy in four years that hasn’t passed, each year the margin getting smaller...
View ArticlePhysical State of FHN Building Has District Looking at Options
First established as Henderson Junior High, then expanded and renamed FHN in 1986, the building has struggled to keep up with the growing St. Charles and St. Peters population. Now it’s age is showing...
View ArticleFHSD Takes Over Busing From First Student
In 2019, the FHSD is currently reviewing the busing system. While they’re looking to change it by possibly renting or buying new buses, the Board of Education is still undecided on what they want to...
View ArticleTeachers at FHN Get Different Budgets
Millions of dollars are managed by District Finance every year in order to keep the schools running smoothly. An important part of creating a school environment is the process of allocating money for...
View ArticleThe Budget Cuts are the Product of Multiple Failed Tax Levies
Although the present financial situation of the district appears grim, those who observe the district’s budget have seen the writing on the wall for a long time. Ever since the failure of multiple tax...
View ArticleThe Budget Cuts Will Have Lasting Effects on the District
As the end of the school year draws closer, the prospect of budget cuts becomes more of a reality. Starting July 1, the effects of the cutting of teachers and budgets from various parts of the district...
View ArticleFHSD Board of Education Met on Dec. 7 to Discuss the Construction and Cost...
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