“The Affton School Board voted to increase the amount the district levies in property tax this year at a meeting Tuesday night, but the move may not result in higher tax bills for district residents. The board set the tax rate at $5.2974 per $100 of assessed valuation for residential real estate, $5.6189 percent for commercial real […]
“Tuesday’s Affton School District Board Meeting turned into a showdown between construction contractors, trade associations and union groups during a public hearing on the district’s proposed use of a union-only project labor agreement. More than 50 people packed into the board’s Tuesday night meeting at Rogers Middle Schoolto voice support and opposition to the project labor agreement (PLA). Such contracts […]
Congratulations to all the staff in our schools–the 2011-2012 school year is successfully under way. It has been exciting to see the enthusiasm and commitment in all of our buildings. This will be a good year! To keep us moving in the right direction will take everyone’s effort and support. The students need to buy […]
“Classes began Wednesday for the Affton School District. At the Affton Board of Education meeting Tuesday evening, Patch caught a moment with the four Affton principals to ask what their hopes were for new school year. Here’s what they had to say: “My hope is very high student achievement, that each child maximizes his or her potential.” —Susan […]
Affton is first and foremost a community. While many communities throughout Saint Louis find their identity through defined city governments, Affton is defined by its people. Affton has only been incorporated for a short time in its history yet it lingers in the minds of this region as a distinct, thriving community. Why?The reputation we […]
“The Affton School District’s new superintendent will be a familiar face to parents of students at Mesnier Elementary and plenty of others around the district. Steve Brotherton, 49, is being promoted from Mesnier principal to district superintendent, effective July 1. The hiring fills a void created by the 2010 retirement of former superintendent Don Francis. […]