June 22, 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 2026/27 Budget Presentation - Lauren Syrup; Business Manager

2. Public Open Forum

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:

2. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:

3. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:

4. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:  

5. Policy Committee:

6. Athletic Committee:

7. Legislative Committee:

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $564,750.81 for pay periods 5/29/26 (Regular and TCH Longetvity Stipends) and 6/12/26.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $3,312,615.86.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on May 18, 2026.

4. Approve Monthly Financial Reports for May 2026

5. Approve Superintendent Beth Shermoen and School Board Clerk Toni Korpi to sign 2026-2027 Resolution for Membership in the Minnesota State High School League.

6. Approve the implementation of a $35 Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Fee.

7. Approval of entering into an agreement with Howard and Gretchen Davis – Rental of the former golf course property for the 2026 Hial Pike Cross Country Meet to be held on October 20, 2026.

8. Approve the use of the Arena parking lot for food vendors for the ISD 361 Back-to-School Bash scheduled for August 26, 2026.

9. Approve the resignation of Tim Everson as ALC Teacher effective June 2, 2026.

10. Approve the resignation of Justin Carney as Technology Assistant effective August 7, 2026.

11. Approve the conclusion of the Leave of Absence (LOA) for Timm Ringhofer as an ISD 361 math teacher as of June 30, 2026.

12. Approve the continuance and reassignment of Timm Ringhofer as athletic director as defined in the Local 331 contract. 

13. Approve Casey Stenberg as the ISD 361 Technology Assistant.

14. Approve the contract for Tech Director Julian Wilson effective June 15, 2026.

15. Approve Check and Connect for the 26/27 School Year - Grant Funded Position

16. Approve the hire of Kevin Erickson as Girls Varsity Hockey Head coach for the 2026-27 season.

17. Approve the hire of Chad Baldwin as Boys Varsity Head Hockey coach for the 2026-27 season.

18. Approve the hire of David Eddy as Boys Varsity Assistant Hockey coach for the 2026-27 season.

19. Approve the hire of Adam Mathews as Boys Varsity Assistant Hockey coach for the 2026-27 season.

20. Approve the hire of Joseph Anselmo as Boys Varsity Head Basketball coach for the 2026-27 season.

21. Approve the hire of Rick DeBenedet as Boys Varsity Assistant Basketball coach for 2026-27 season.

22. Approve the hire of Derek Dowty as Girls Varsity Head Basketball coach for the 2026-27 season.

23. Approve the hire of Luke Zika as Girls Varsity Assistant Basketball coach for the 2026-27 season.

24. Approve the hire of Steve Joslyn as Boys Varsity Head Swimming and Diving coach for the 2026-27 season.

25. Approve the hire of Nathan Moseman as Boys Varsity Assistant Swimming and Diving coach for the 2026-27 season.

26. Approve the hire of Shawn Bowles as Speech coach for the 2026-27 season.

27. Approve the hire of Shawn Bowles as One Act Play coach for the 2026-27 season.

28. Approve the hire of Paetyn Zahn as Hockey Cheerleading coach for the 2026-27 season.

29. First Reading: Policy 404 - Employment Background Checks

30. First Reading: Policy 601 - Student District Curriculum and Instruction Goals

31. First Reading: Policy 602 - Organization of School Calendar and School Day

32. First Reading: Policy 603 - Curriculum Development

33. First Reading: Policy 604 - Instructional Coaches

34. First Reading: Policy 605 - Alternative Programs

35. First Reading: Policy 606 - Textbooks and Instructional Materials

36. First Reading: Policy 606.5 - Library Materials

37. First Reading: Policy 607 - Organization of Grade Levels

38. First Reading: Policy 609 - Religion and Religious and Cultural Observations

39. First Reading: Policy 610 - Field Trips

40. First Reading: Policy 612.1 - Development of Parent nad Family Engagement Policies for Title 1 Programs

41. First Reading: Policy 615 - Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504 and LEP Students

42. First Reading: Policy 616 - School District System Accountability 

43. First Reading: Policy 620 - Credit for Learning

44. First Reading: Policy 623 - Mandatory Summer School Instructions

45. First Reading: Policy 701 - Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget

46. First Reading: Policy 701.1 - Modification of School District Budget

47. First Reading: Policy 702 - Accounting

48. First Reading: Policy 703 - Annual Audit

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 the ISD 361 2026/27 Budget as Presented by CESO.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed.

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

2.a. Approve the online K-12 learning curriculum and platform Edgenuity for the school year 26/27
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.

2.b. Approve Americorp reading and math support for the 26/27 school year.
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.

Adjournment

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