“The debt-limit debate is hitting close to home this week as Affton School District officials worry that a crisis in Congress may hurt a planned bond issue. At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Affton School Board approved a resolution authorizing a new bond sale for the district, scheduled for Aug. 4. “The purpose is to refinance […]
“At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Affton School Board interviewed and appointed Patricia Zahn to the board seat left vacant by the June departure of Mike Alexander. “I’m really passionate about what’s possible here,” Zahn told the board at the start of the interview. “And I’m a quick study.” Zahn has lived in the Affton School […]
We had the opportunity to go to Joplin, Missouri in late June to assist with the cleanup of debris caused by a powerful F5 Tornado. Eleven of us went to be available for whatever jobs needed to be done. The damage there is overwhelming, photos and video do not share the scope or the utter […]
“Mike Alexander bid his board of education colleagues an emotional farewell at the June meeting, announcing his resignation due to ongoing health challenges. Alexander was hospitalized at least twice over the past 12 months and was unable to attend one meeting because of his health. In April he was elected to his second term on […]
“At its June meeting Tuesday night, the Afftonschool board passed a balanced budget for the district’s 2011-2012 school year. The budget projects total revenues of $27,246,300 for the coming school year and projected expenditures of $27,247,341. Business Director John Brazeal said that while budgets have been somewhat tight, the district has been successful at living within […]
“Affton School Board member Mike Alexander announced Monday that after three years he was resigning from the board for health reasons. “It’s been very fun and rewarding to sit on the board and watch what we’ve done,” Alexander said, his eyes wet as he received handshakes and hugs from his fellow board members. “I do […]