July 17, 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
  ___ Bruce Raboin, Treasurer          ___ Tina Sather, Director               
  ___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Board Chair  
  ___ JoAnn Smith, Vice Board Chair

Non-Voting Members:
  ___ Kevin Grover, Superintendent 

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

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $574,933.93 for pay periods June 30th and July 14th.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $1,077,128.05.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on June 20, 2023.

4. Approve hire of Thomas VanDamme as 1.0 FTE Science Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.

5. Approve the hire of Mason Meyer as Boy's Assistant Hockey Coach for the 2023-2024 season contingent upon having a junior varsity team during the 2023-2024 season.

6. Accept the resignation from Karla Olson-Line as Girls Hockey Cheerleader Advisor for the 2023-2024 school year.

7. Approve hire of Charlie Anderson as Annual In-Class Advisor for the 2023-2024 school year.

8. Approve hire of Justin True as Pep Band Advisor for the 2023-2024 school year.

9. Approve hire of Elsa Swanson as Jr / Sr Choir Advisor for the 2023-2024 school year.

10. Acknowledge Elijah Rahier as a Volunteer Football Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

11. Approve the hire of Sydney Bruess as Assistant Volleyball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

12. Approve hire of Karla Olson-Line as MHS Advisor for the 2023-2024 season.

13. Approve the hire of Jayde Hall as Speech Team Advisor for the 2023-2024 season.

14. Approve hire of Jaime Sjoblom as AfterCare Coordinator effective 07/13/2023.  This is a 100% grant funded position.

15. One and only reading of the attached School Board Policies

16. Second reading of School Board Policy 704 - Development and Mtce. of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System

17. Second reading of School Board Policy 705 - Investments

18. Second reading of School Board Policy 706 - Acceptance of Gifts

19. Second reading of School Board Policy 707 - Transportation of Public School Students

20. Second reading of School Board Policy 710 - Extracurricular Transportation

21. Second reading of School Board Policy 711 - Video Recording on School Buses

22. Second reading of School Board Policy 712 - Video Surveillance Other Than on Buses

23. Second reading of School Board Policy 713 - Student Activity Accounting

24. Second reading of School Board Policy 714 - Fund Balances

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

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 MSHSL cooperative agreement with Cornerstone Christian School for Boys Hockey effective the 2023 - 2024 school year.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed
 

1.c. Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Member and Calling the School District General Election.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

2. Maintain our facilities to be welcoming, safe and efficient for use by students and the community. 

2.a. Resolution Adopting the School Districts FY2024-2025 Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan (LTFM).  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

3. Increasing family and community engagement in student learning and school experiences through improved communication and collaboration.

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Melissa Tate, Elementary Principal

2. Tim Everson, Secondary Principal

3. Kevin Grover, Superintendent:  

4. Beth Slatinski, Community Education Director

Closed Session:

1. The meeting will be closed as permitted by Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.03 to conduct a performance review of Superintendent, Kevin Grover.

Reopen Session

1. Motion by __, second by __, to reopen meeting at ___ pm.  Motion carried / failed.

2. Summary Statement of Superintendent's Performance Review.  

Adjournment

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