The purpose of the Business Services Department is to support the school district in meeting its educational goals by operating as the financial hub of the district. Business Services is responsible for accounting, finance, payroll and MARSS/Ed-Fi student accounting.

St. Francis Area Schools is subject to an annual audit. The guidelines by which the audit is conducted can be found with the Office of the State Auditor.

For more information on school finance, Minnesota School Finance: A Guide for Legislators, published by Minnesota House Research, provides a comprehensive review of school finance in Minnesota. Additionally, view the Financing Education in Minnesota 2024-25, a publication of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

REPORTS

District Revenues and Expenditures

Financial Statements

PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION

A Truth in Taxation presentation is given at the regular school board meeting in December of each year. Property Tax Refund information is available here.

Property Tax information Presentations