Mike Stoffel

Husband, Father of 3 boys, Son, Teacher, Football Coach, Union Member, Raconteur, Inquisitor, Dirty Diaper Changer, Man of Words.

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

@AtavusFootball Coach

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

I just went 82-0, think you can go 82-0? https://t.co/UHbhtGqr1D #NBA #82and0

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

I just went 81-1, think you can go 82-0? https://t.co/72qoNTCH1p #NBA #82and0

[Minnesota Twins @Twins]

Take a look at Target Field's newest mural, Baseball Heroes - a celebration of Black baseball greats with ties to the Upper Midwest!

Make sure to visit section 114-116 to view the mural, learn about the artist and celebrate the players' stories.

[Tom Sherrington @teacherhead]

New WalkThru just dropped. Teaching with IA. It’s the future.

[ArtButMakeItSports @ArtButSports]

St. John the Baptist Preaching, by Adam Elsheimer, early 17th c, 📸 by Mason Kumet

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #22: Contract Mediation

SF teachers have gone to mediation for 3 out of the last 5 contracts, and 5 out of the last 8 contracts.

Contract Mediation: https://t.co/S1R9hWqrGS

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #17: Longevity

Longevity is a way to retain staff members. Add the staff members age and number of reviews/goals and they earn a stipend upon successful completion each year.

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #16: Professional Development (PD)

Since 2007, the district has saved over $9 million on PD. Minnesota Statute 122A.61 sets aside at least 2% of basic revenue. Our district participates in Q-comp, which satisfies the requirement.

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #15:
Schedule C/D increases

Since 2007, ALL coaches or advisors, from football to speech, knowledge bowl to softball, your pay increased 15%. Inflation over that same time period is 55%.

Inflation data from: https://t.co/LaEmTxfmbA

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #14: Health Insurance History

Teachers have seen substantial increases in their out-of-pocket costs. Below are rates for an HSA plan. From 2009 to 2024 the district contribution to single and family coverage stayed the same.

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #13: Student Teacher Ratio vs Alike Districts

For the 2023-24 school year and among alike districts, SF ranked 10 for the Total Student to Teacher Ratio, 12th for ELEM ratio, 25th for MS ratio, and 6th for HS ratio.

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #12: Student Teacher Ratio

For the 2023-24 school year SF ranked 262nd statewide for the Total Student to Teacher Ratio.
215th for ELEM ratio.
305th for MS ratio.
224th for HS ratio.

https://t.co/BBrjNbCvbP

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #11:

In 2025-26, there are 10 teacher retirements. If those positions are rehired, the district will potentially save up to $330k in salary through new hires.

Those ten teachers have 235 years of experience in SF schools!

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #10:

In the last 6 yrs SF has hired an average of 34 teachers/yr. (replacements for: moving to different districts, nonrenewals, and retirements). That’s 10% turnover each yr.

181 of our 345 staff members have been here 6+ yrs.

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #9:

107 teachers have been in St. Francis for 20+ years. This accounts for over 30% of all licensed staff.

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #8:

SF ranks 45th in ADM (Average Daily Membership) out of 329 school districts. This means we're in the top 15% for size.

Aligned data: https://t.co/Q6Rnw7d5tJ

Data taken from: https://t.co/5jchu4ck4d
And https://t.co/7vyrURQpuh

[ArtButMakeItSports @ArtButSports]

Wirtshausschlägerei, by Jan Miense Molenaer, 1650, 📸 by @andrewrittphoto

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #7

The unreserved, restricted, and assigned fund balances have grown continually since 2015.

Data taken from: https://t.co/xSC6lKINJs

[Mike Stoffel @mgstoffel]

25 SF Teacher Facts Leading to Mediation Fact #6
Our MCA Scores at SFHS are above the state and comparable district averages. We are one of the most cost-efficient in terms of MCA performance for teacher salary.