August 21, 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          ___ Dale F. Johnson, 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             ___ Mitch Erickson, Student Representative                        

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Oath of Office

1. Dale Johnson - Oath of Office

Approval of Agenda

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

Open Forum

1. Public Open Forum

1.a. Representatives from Cornerstone Christian School.

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $134,938.18 for pay periods July 28th and August 11th.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $578,642.90 .

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

4. Approve the 2023-2024 FHS Student Handbook.

5. Approve the 2023-2024 FES Student Handbook.

6. Acknowledge Dominic Casareto as a volunteer coach for Boy's Hockey in the 2023-2024 season.

7. Approve hire of Dylan Holt as Junior High Football Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

8. Approve the hire of Nick Hedtke as Junior High Football Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

9. Approve hire of Lori Potter as Basketball Cheerleader Advisor for the 2023-2024 season.

10. Acknowledge Ron Gilbertson as a volunteer for Junior High Football for the 2023-2024 season.

11. Approve annual notice of compliance for academic vocational programs of non-discrimination per attached.

12. Approve the hire of Paetyn Zahn as the 8th Grade Volleyball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

13. Approve the hire of Pacey Rousseau as the 7th Grade Volleyball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

14. Approve the hire of Jenica Whitbeck as 9th Grade Volleyball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

15. Acknowledge Brad Kokesh as an Elementary Flag Football Volunteer Coach for grades 4th - 6th for the 2023-2024 season.

16. Approve the hire of Will Awe as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

17. Acknowledge TJ Coulombe as Varsity Football Volunteer Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

18. Acknowledge Christina Dowty as an Elementary Volunteer Swim Coach for grades 4th - 6th for the 2023-2024 season.

19. Acknowledge Hailey Silvers as a Volunteer Varsity Swimming and Diving Coach for the 2023 - 2024 season.

20. Acknowledge Hailey Silvers as an  Elementary Volunteer Swim Coach for grades 4th - 6th for the 2023-2024 season.

21. Acknowledge Norman Nelson as a Volunteer Football Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

22. Acknowledge Emily Nicholson as an Elementary Volleyball Volunteer Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

23. Acknowledge Sarah Peterson as an Elementary Volleyball Volunteer Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

24. Acknowledge Kristie LaVigne as an Elementary Volleyball Volunteer Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

25. Acknowledge Tawna Hilfer as an Elementary Volleyball Volunteer Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

26. Acknowledge Cyndi Hiebel as an Elementary Volleyball Volunteer Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

27. Acknowledge Gary Loop as an Elementary Flag Football Volunteer for the 2023-2024 season.

28. Acknowledge Johnny Sloan as an Elementary Flag Football Volunteer for the 2023-2024 season.

29. Accept the resignation of Kaitlyn Hostetter, Paraprofessional, effective August 5, 2023.

30. Accept the resignation of Emily Amerud, Paraprofessional, effective August 15, 2023.

31. Accept retirement from Kim Begg, FHS Custodian, effective September 1, 2023.

32. Appoint Tim Everson as Human Rights Officer, and Melissa Tate as alternate Human Rights Officer.

33. Appoint Melissa Tate as Section 504 Officer for Grades K-5, and appoint Don Rolando as the alternate Section 504 Officer for Grades K-5.

34. Appoint Kevin Grover as Title IX Officer (District Wide), and appoint Tim Everson as alternate Title IX Officer (District Wide).

35. Appoint Don Rolando as Section 504 Officer for Grades 6-12, and appoint Melissa Tate as alternate Section 504 Officer for Grades 6-12.

36. First Reading of School Board Policy 400 - Substitute Pay Policy.

37. Accept resignation from Ashley Foss, Paraprofessional, effective August 16, 2023.

38. Approve updated Safe Learning Plan.

39. Approve Junior High Event Worker pay at $30 per event.

40. Approve Restrictive Procedures Plan.

41. Approve discontinuing School Board Policy #613.5 - Weighted Grades.

42. Approve District payment of background checks for volunteer (non- paid) elementary activity coaches.

Discussion:

1. Community Group Facility Recommendation

2. Graduation Date

3. Superintendent Goals

Action Items

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

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

1.b. Approve the 2023-2024 Activity Student Handbook.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.c. Acknowledge Elie Jean as a volunteer for Junior High Football for the 2023-2024 season.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.
*Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch to abstain from voting.

2. Implementing data-driven teaching practices and staff collaboration to increase student academic success.

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

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

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. Timm Ringofer, Activities Director

7. Committee Reports:

7.a. Community Ed Advisory Board:  

Closed Session

1. Closed meeting for labor negotiations strategy as allowed under MS 13D.03.

Reopend and Adjournment

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