January 16, 2024 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 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

Approval of Agenda

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

Election of Officers and Set Board Committees:

1. Election of Officers:

1.a. Chairperson.  Call for nominations:

1.b. Vice-Chairperson.  Call for nominations:

1.c. Clerk.  Call for nominations.

1.d. Treasurer.  Call for nominations:  

2. Set Board Committee Representatives. 

2.a. Administrative Salary Committee (3):

2.b. Local 510 Negotiations Committee (3):

2.c. Local 331 Negotiations Committee (3):

2.d. Local 4798 Negotiations Committee (3):

2.e. MSBA Legislative Representative (1): 

2.f. MSHSL Representative (1): 

2.g. Continuing Education Representative (1):  

2.h. Community Education Advisory Representatives (2):  

2.i. Meet and Confer:  Board as a whole

2.j. Grievance Committee Representatives (2):

2.k. Finance Committee Representatives:  Board as a Whole

2.l. Facility Committee Representatives (3):  

2.m. Alternative Board Clerk (in absence of Clerk):  

Open Forum

1. Elk's Student's of the Month:  Karsen Korpi and Christian Ramsay

2. Public Open Forum

Audit Presentation

1. Receive the fiscal year 2023 Audit Presentation and Financial Report from Mary Reedy, Principal for State and Local Government with CLA.

Presentation:

1. Receive presentation from the Northland Special Education Cooperative regarding their new building proposal for action in February.

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

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $438,984.02 for pay periods December 15th and December 29th.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $1,006,321.23.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on December 18, 2023, and special board meetings on December 22, 2023 and January 8, 2024.

4. Second reading of School Board Policy 409.5 - Laptop Checkout Policy

5. Second reading of School Board Policy 409.6 - Website and Electronic Publishing

6. Second reading of School Board Policy 409.7 - School District Security

7. Second reading of School Board Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy

8. Second reading of School Board Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults

9. Second reading of School Board Policy 522 - Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process

10. Second reading of School Board Policy 606.5 - Library Materials

11. Approve hire of Kari Benedix as FES Assistant Cook effective December 20, 2023.

12. Approve Iron Range Conference Official's Fees for 2022-2024.

13. Approve Men's League Non-Certified Referee rate at $40/game for Wednesday and $25/game for Sunday.

14. Accept the resignation of Owen Sether, Custodian, effective January 16, 2024.

15. Accept the resignation of Natasha Nodes, Café Helper, effective January 12, 2024.

16. Approve the hire of Karine Sarkisyan as a Paraprofessional effective January 16, 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. Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion Carried / Failed.

1.c. Adopt Resolution Requiring the Tally of Write In Votes Only if Write In Votes Are Greater Than a Ballot Candidates's Total Votes.  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. Approve community committee recommendation for two referendum questions for upgrades to building mechanical systems, FES secure entrance, and building maintenance.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

Closed Session

1. Closed meeting for labor negotiations strategy pertaining to L4798 as allowed under MS 13D.03. Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

Reopen and Adjournment

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