“When the list of candidates who had filed to run for the Affton School District Board of Education became final on Jan. 18, one name that was conspicuous by its absence was that of Ron Becher, the board president since 2009. That means after the new board is seated in four months, a new president […]
Two Chosen For TIF Commission
“The Affton School Board wants its top financial advisor and its vice president to be among the 12 persons who will guide the creation of a tax-increment financing (TIF) district that proposes to turn the ailing Kenrick Plaza into a Walmart-anchored retail development. In response to a letter from the city of Shrewsbury, the board […]
Affton School Board December Meeting Roundup
“The big news from the December open meeting of the Affton School District Board of Education was the announcement of the next district superintendent, Dr. Steve Brotherton, principal of Mesnier Primary School. That wasn’t the only topic that was addressed, however. The other business at the meeting included changes to the high school’s curriculum and appropriation of extra […]
Affton School Board Announces Next Superintendent
“After a six-month search, Dr. Steve Brotherton, principal at Affton’s Mesnier Primary School, has been named the next superintendent of theAffton School District. “I think this is the culmination of my life’s work. I’m totally excited.” Brotherton said after the announcement during Tuesday’s board of education meeting at Rogers Middle School. Brotherton will take the post July 1. […]
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High School Teachers Push For 5 Classes Per Day
“It’s a challenge that first appeared in 2006, and it’s festered into a divisive issue the elected board, administrators and staff hoped to resolve at a much-anticipated “workshop” last Saturday. But the question of whether some or all teachers at Affton High School will continue to be expected to teach for six out of the […]