September 21, 2026 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                
___ Tina Sather, Treasurer                  
___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Director  
___ JoAnn Smith, Board Chair

Non-Voting Members:
___ Beth Shermoen, Superintendent                         

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

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

Open Forum

1. CESO Levy Presentation - Lauren Syrup; Business Manager

2. Public Open Forum

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:

2. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:

3. Molly Larson, Community Education Director:

4. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:

5. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:  

6. Policy Committee:

7. Athletic Committee:

8. Legislative Committee:

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $421,145.54 for pay periods 9/4/26 and 9/18/26.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $3,192,135.74.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 8/17/2026.

4. Approve the resignation of Linnea Imhof effective 9/1/2026 

5. Approve the resignation of Krystal Mayfield

6. Approve the resignation of Vera Vasilyev

7. Approve the resignation of Shelly Koenig as Prom Advisor

8. Approve the hire of William Serrano as Head Boys Swimming and Diving coach  

9. Approve the hire of Stacy Graves as Cafe Helper effective 9/1/2026.

10. Approve the hire of Richard DeBenedet as Cafe Helper effective 9/1/2026.

11. Approve the change in coaching status for Dylan Holt, from paid Junior High Football coach to unpaid Junior High Football coach 

12. Approve the change in coaching status for Brad Kokesh, from unpaid Junior High Football Coach to paid Junior High Football coach

13. Approve the HR Analysis Contract

14. Approve the Nutrition Director Stipend Agreement

15. Approve Bronco Swimming Fundraisers: Bronco Mums Sale, Bronco Beach Towels, Dominos Sponsored Night, Concessions for all Girls and Boys home swim meets 

16. Approve the Bronco Basketball Fundraisers: Concessions during the season, Fill my basketball for rec players grades 1-8, Buy-a-day shooting calendar for grades 9-12 

17. Approve Bronco Hockey Fundraisers: Butter Braids, Gun Raffle at the Border Bar, Team Sponsorship Program, Chuck-a-Puck during the games, Launch Fundraiser, and the cheerleaders will also do a mini-leader fundraiser.

18. Approve the purchase of the internal Indus School furniture, materials and equipment through financial donations for the total of $30,000.00.  

19. Approve the revised price decrease for adult / visitor lunch meal price to $5.30.

20. Approve the Homecoming Parade on October 2, 2026

21. First Reading of School Board Policy 529: Staff Notification of Violent Behavior by Students

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 acceptance of the Marshall N. Knudson Family Community Fund grant in the amount of $5,000 to support the early education sensory room.
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.

1.c. Approval of EDIA Board Resolution
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.

1.d. Certify the proposed 26 Pay 27 Levy at the maximum.
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.

Adjournment

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