May 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

This School Board Meeting is available to watch via Live Stream by selecting the following link or by going to the "Falls High Journalism" youtube page.

Call to Order

1. Roll Call:
  ___ Jessica Crosby, Director          ___ Dale Johnson, Director
  ___ Toni Korpi, Director                  ___ Bruce Raboin, Treasurer
  ___ Tina Sather, Clerk                    ___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Board Chair  
  ___ JoAnn Smith, Vice Board Chair

Non-Voting Members:
  ___ Kevin Grover, Superintendent             ___ Mitch Erickson, Student Representative                        

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

1. Approve agenda as presented.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

Open Forum

1. Public Open Forum

1.a. Award Mitchell Erickson with a Service Award certificate from MSBA

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Mitch Erickson, Student Representative

2. Melissa Tate, Elementary Principal

3. Tim Everson, Secondary Principal

4. Beth Slatinski, Community Education Director

5. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director: 

5.a. Discuss information with regards to naming fields or buildings

6. Kevin Grover, Superintendent:  

Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $647,550.43 for pay periods April 19th, May 3rd and May 17th.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $974,408.88.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 4/15/2024 and the special school board meetings on 4/22/2024, 4/26/2024 and 5/6/24.

4. Renew subscription with Boardbook at a rate of $2,700 for 2024 - 25 school year

5. Approve contract with Interquest Canine Services for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

6. Approve Facility use Agreement with City of International Falls from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

7. Approve Maintenance Agreement  with City of International Falls from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

8. Approve the 2023-2024 final Fund 02 revenue and expense budgets in the amounts of $763,660 in expense and $ $744,413 in revenue.

9. Approve the 2024-2025 adopted Fund 02 revenue and expense budgets in the amounts of $744, 413 in expense and $730,700 in revenue.

10. Approve the 2023-2024 final Fund 04 revenue and expense budgets in the amounts of $697,759 in expense and $716,553 in revenue.

11. Approve the 2024-2025 adopted Fund 04 revenue and expense budgets in the amounts of $705,890 in expense and $707,570 in revenue.

12. Approve the 2024-2025 adopted Fund 07 revenue and expense budgets in the amounts of $525,800 in expense and $541,394 in revenue.

13. Approve the 2023-2024 final Fund 07 revenue and expense budgets in the amounts of $525,800 in expense and $554,258 in revenue.  

14. Approve the hire of Erin Hall as Head Volleyball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

15. Approve the hire of Sydney Bruess as JV Volleyball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

16. Approve the hire of Jenica Whitbeck as C-team Volleyball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

17. Approve the hire of Paetyn Zahn as Junior High Volleyball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

18. Approve the hire of Ariana Zahradka as Knowledge Bowl Advisor for the 2024-2025 season.

19. Approve the hire of Casey Stenberg as Student Council Advisor for the 2024-2025 school year.

20. Approve the hire of Joe Anselmo as Head Boys Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

21. Approve the hire of Will Awe as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

22. Approve the hire of Steve Joslyn as Head Boys Swimming and Diving Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

23. Approve the hire of Abby Kostiuk as Assistant Boys Swimming and Diving Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

24. Approve the hire of Kati Domitrovich as Girls Junior High Track and Field Coach for the 2023-2024 season. 

25. Approve the hire Anthony Scholler as a summer student worker effective May 20th, 2024.

26. Approve the hire Brendyn Scholler as a summer student worker effective June 10th, 2024.

27. Approve the hire Niklas Anderson as a summer student worker effective June 5th, 2024.

28. Increase Alex Mannausau to a 1.0 Math instructor for the 2024-2025 school year.

29. Accept the resignation of Heidi Porter, Paraprofessional, effective Monday, June 3rd, 2024.

30. Accept the resignation of Karla Olson-Line as Football Cheer Advisor for the 2024-2025 season.

31. Accept the resignation of Brandon Barras as Girls Head Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 school year.

32. Accept the resignation of Barb Johnson, Business Office Clerk, effective Thursday, June 6.

33. Second reading of School Board Policy 203.6 - Consent Agendas

34. Second reading of School Board Policy 422 - Policies Incorporated by Reference

35. Second reading of School Board Policy 501 - School Weapons Policy

36. Second reading of School Board Policy 502 - Search of Student Lockers, Desks, Personal Possessions, and Person

37. Second reading of School Board Policy 505 - Distr. of Non-School-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees

38. Second reading of School Board Policy 511 - School Fundraising

39. Second reading of School Board Policy 523 - Policies Incorporated by Reference

40. Second reading of School Board Policy 526 - Hazing Prohibition

41. Second reading of School Board Policy 531 - The Pledge of Allegiance

42. Second reading of School Board Policy 535 - Service Animals in Schools

43. Second reading of School Board Policy 610 - Field Trips

44. Second reading of School Board Policy 612 - Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title 1 Programs

45. Second reading of School Board Policy 701.1 - Modification of School District Budget

46. Accept Jayde Hall's resignation from Speech coach effective at the end of the 2023 - 24 season.

Action Items

1. Improving systems and structures to create a culture where all are welcome and supported.

1.a. Resolution Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.b. RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS AND CALLING AN ELECTION THEREON
Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.
 

1.c. Approve resolution with MSHSL for membership for the 2024 - 2025 school year.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed. 

1.d. Consideration of matters related to the employment of an employee.

1.e. Approve Solar for School RFP recipient by approving the contract with - Ziegler Energy Solutions.  Motion_________, Second__________.  Carried / Failed

2. Approve Resolution granting Continuing Contract Rights to:  
Dominic Casareto
Rebecca Nelson
Elsa Swanson
Thomas VanDamme

3. Approve the hire of Lori Potter as Basketball Cheer Advisor for the 2024-2025 season.

4. Approve the hire of Erin Hall as Head Girls Hockey Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

5. Approve the hire of Rachel Helleloid as Assistant Girls Hockey Coach for the 2024-2025 season.
Approve the hire of Bryan Kershaw (dependent on numbers) as Assistant Girls Hockey Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

6. Approve the hire of Chad Baldwin as Head Boys Hockey Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

Discussion:

1. Discussion on school pictures

2. Discussion on possible administrative restructuring
 

Adjournment

1. Motion by __, second by __ to adjourn meeting at ___ p.m.  Motion carried / failed.