May 15, 2023 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          ___ Toni Korpi, Clerk
  ___ Emily McGonigle, Director       ___ Bruce Raboin, Treasurer
  ___ Tina Sather, Director                ___ 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

Tenure Recognition

1. Resolution awarding tenure to Jordan Bright.  Motion by __, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

2. Resolution awarding tenure to Sasha Moss.  Motion by __, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

3. Resolution awarding tenure to Tylyn McDonald.  Motion by __, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

4. Resolution awarding tenure to Adam Mathews.  Motion by __, second by ___.  Motion carried / failed.

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $390,953.88 for pay periods April 21st and May 5th.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $828,049.15.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on April 17, 2023.

4. Approve hire of Dominic Casareto as 1.0 FTE PE/Health Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.

5. Approve hire of Justin True as 1.0 FTE Music Instructor for the 2023-2024 school year.

6. Second reading of School Board Policy 529 - Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students

7. Second reading of School Board Policy 532 - Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEP's From School Grounds

8. Second reading of School Board Policy 601 - School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals

9. Second reading of School Board Policy 602 - Organization of School Calendar and School Day

10. Second reading of School Board Policy 608 - Instructional Services - Special Education

11. Second reading of School Board Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements

12. Second reading of School Board Policy 617 - School District Ensurance of Preparatory and High School Standards

13. Second reading of School Board Policy 618 - Assessment of Student Achievement

14. Second reading of School Board Policy 619 - Staff Development for Standards

15. Second reading of School Board Policy 620 - Credit for Learning

16. Second reading of School Board Policy 624 - Online Learning Options

17. Second reading of School Board Policy 701 - Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget

18. First reading of School Board Policy 103 - Complaints - Students, Employees, Parents, Other Persons

19. First reading of School Board Policy 104 - School District Mission Statement

20. First reading of School Board Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships

21. First reading of School Board Policy 424.5 - Coaches/Advisors

22. First reading of School Board Policy 424.6 - Professional Standards Varsity Coaches

23. First reading of School Board Policy 425 - Staff Development

24. First reading of School Board Policy 510 - School Activities

25. First reading of School Board Policy 516.6 - Overdose Medication

26. First reading of School Board Policy 517 - Student Recruiting

27. First reading of School Board Policy 702 - Accounting

28. First reading of School Board Policy 703 - Annual Audit

29. Approve the hire of Jill Morrison as Summer School Teacher starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

30. Approve the hire of Lisa Auran as Summer School Teacher starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

31. Approve the hire of Shawn Johnson as Summer School Teacher starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

32. Approve the hire of Kim McDonald as Summer School Teacher starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

33. Approve the hire of Luke Zika as Summer School Teacher starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

34. Approve the hire of Julie Talmage as Summer School Teacher starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

35. Approve the hire of Jenny Taylor as Program Instructor starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

36. Approve the hire of Laurie Youso as Program Instructor starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

37. Approve the hire of Lexi Erickson as Program Instructor starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

38. Approve the hire of Chelsea Ness as Program Instructor starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

39. Approve the hire of Leah Bacon as Summer School Nurse starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

40. Approve the hire of Jamie Hell as Summer School Secretary starting July 10th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

41. Approve the hire of Mike Seegart as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

42. Approve the hire of Melissa Vellieux as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

43. Approve the hire of Pacey Rousseau as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

44. Approve the hire of Matt Salo as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

45. Approve the hire of Dawnelle Meyers as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

46. Approve the hire of Elizabeth Brummett as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

47. Approve the hire of Sherry Fehrman as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th through July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

48. Approve the hire of Kelli Adee as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th and July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

49. Approve the hire of Trella Nicodemus as Summer School Paraprofessional starting June 12th and July 27th.  The position is funded with ESSER funding.

50. Approve a quote from Swedebro for $6,500 for pool locker room floor painting. 

51. Approve a quote from Duet Resource Group for WEE classrooms and activity rooms in the amount of $66,627.72.

52. Approve the science per cycle requests in the amount of $103,420.46

53. Approve a lease agreement with Faith United Church for ALC classroom space at an annual cost of 9,419.76 from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

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. Approve a three-year leave of absence request from Timm Ringhofer starting the 2023-2024 school year as 1.0 FTE Math Teacher per MS 122A.46; and approve the hire of Timm Ringhofer as Activities Director effective July 1, 2023.

1.c. Rescind the April 17, 2023 proposing the placement of Alex Mannausau on unrequested leave of absence at a .8180 FTE; thereby, reinstating Alex Mannausau at a .8180 Math Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.

1.d. Approve the 2023-2024 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).

1.e. Approve a project proposal with the Center for Effective School Operations (CESO) for compensation study and business office staffing analysis to be completed in two project phases.  Cost of project for phase one compensation study $4,860, and cost of staffing analysis $2,160.  

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Mitch Erickson, Student Representative

2. Melissa Tate, Elementary Principal

3. Tim Everson, Secondary Principal

4. Kevin Grover, Superintendent:  

5. Beth Slatinski, Community Education Director

6. Committee Reports:

6.a. Community Education Advisory Board

6.b. Recreation Commission

Adjournment

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