February 18, 2025 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, Vice Board Chair    
___ Dale Johnson, Director
___ Toni Korpi, Clerk                
___ Bruce Raboin, Director
___ Tina Sather, Treasurer                  
___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Director  
___ JoAnn Smith, Board Chair

Non-Voting Members:
___ Beth Shermoen, Superintendent           
___ Joe Sullivan, Student Representative                   

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

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

Open Forum

1. Elk's Student's of the Month: 
Cooper Jensen
Mara Pelland

2. Public Open Forum

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Student Representatives: Joe Sullivan and Max Youso

2. Melissa Tate, Elementary Principal:

3. Lisa West, Secondary Principal:

4. BethAnne Slatinski, Community Education Director

5. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:

6. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:  

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $443,428.89 for pay periods 1/24/2025 and 2/7/2025.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $913,909.66.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on January 21, 2025.

4. Approve 2025-2026 School Calendar.

5. Approve the hiring of Beth Slatinski as American Indian Coordinator.

6. Approve entering into negotiations with Local 4798 regarding teachers' aides.

7. Approve 2024-2025 KAPE Grant: Administrative payment for Authorized Organization Representative, Beth Shermoen - $1,282.00

8. Approve 2024-2025 KAPE Grant: Youth Coordinator/Program Assistant - $8,707.25

9. Approve the one-year medical leave request from Alicia Smith (Hendrickson) for the 2025 Track and Field season.

10. Approve the hiring of Brandon Barras as Assistant Football Coach for the 2025 season. 

11. Approve the appointment of Julius Maish as volunteer JV and Varsity Baseball coach for the 2025 Baseball Season. 

12. Approve the hiring of Christian Kittelson as a Baseball Coach for the 2025 season, funded by a donation from the Baseball Booster Club.

13. Approve the hiring of Darrin Kittelson as a Baseball Coach for the 2025 season, funded by a donation from the Baseball Booster Club.

14. Approve the hiring of Paul Joslyn as a Baseball Coach for the 2025 season, funded by a donation from the Baseball Booster Club.

15. Approve the hiring of Wyatt LaVigne as the coach for the Junior High Baseball team for 2025 season. 

16. Approve the appointment of Chad Baldwin as unpaid volunteer Junior High Baseball Coach for the 2025 season.

17. Approve the appointment of Marissa Kerry as an unpaid assistant coach for the JV and Varsity Softball teams for the 2025 season.

18. Approve the appointment of Kevin Gordon as an unpaid assistant coach for the JV and Varsity Softball teams for the 2025 season.

19. Approve the hiring of Lavina Hahn as paid Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025 season. 

20. Approve the appointment of TJ Coulombe as an unpaid coach for the Junior High Softball teams for the 2025 season.

21. Approve the appointment of Mike Leahy as an unpaid assistant coach for the JV and Varsity Softball teams for the 2025 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. Open bidding for school photos for the 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 school years.
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.

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

2.a. Approve New SIS (Student Information System) - Infinite Campus for the 2025-2026 School Year
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed.

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

1. Nexus- Review / Approval of Bronco Stadium Improvement Bids

Adjournment

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