December 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting

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CALL TO ORDER

1. Roll Call:
  ___ Toni Korpi, Clerk                                            ___ Emily McGonigle, Director
  ___ Bruce Raboin, Director                                  ___ Ted Saxton, Board Chair
  ___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Treasurer           ___ JoAnn Smith, Director
  ___ Jennifer Windels, 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.

Open Forum

1. Elk's Student's of the Month:  Elisha Boelk and Kaden Mayfield

2. Public Open Forum

Consent Agenda

1. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on November 15, November 23 and December 6, 2021.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $836,804.82.

3. Approve payroll in the amount of $662,426.38 for pay periods November 19, December 3, and December 17.

4. Approve hire of Vicki Steinback as Paraprofessional effective December 15, 2021.

5. Approve hire of Tonja Ruelle as Paraprofessional effective December 16, 2021.

6. Approve hire of Jeff Kerry as Head Softball Coach for the 2021-2022 season.  This position is hired contingent upon the activity season being held during the 2021-2022 school year.   Payment of wages may be prorated based upon whether the season is cut short due to COVID.

7. Approve hire of Casey Meyer as Assistant Softball Coach for the 2021-2022 season.  This position is hired contingent upon the activity season being held during the 2021-2022 school year.   Payment of wages may be prorated based upon whether the season is cut short due to COVID.

8. Approve hire of Phil Talmage as Head Baseball Coach for the 2021-2022 season.   This position is hired contingent upon the activity season being held during the 2021-2022 school year.   Payment of wages may be prorated based upon whether the season is cut short due to COVID.

9. Approve hire of Will Awe as Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2021-2022 season.  This position is hired contingent upon the activity season being held during the 2021-2022 school year.   Payment of wages may be prorated based upon whether the season is cut short due to COVID.

10. Approve hire of Tony Casareto as Head Golf Coach for the 2021-2022 season.    This position is hired contingent upon the activity season being held during the 2021-2022 school year.   Payment of wages may be prorated based upon whether the season is cut short due to COVID.

11. Approve hire of Charlie Anderson as Assistant Golf Coach for the 2021-2022 season.    This position is hired contingent upon the activity season being held during the 2021-2022 school year.   Payment of wages may be prorated based upon whether the season is cut short due to COVID.

12. Approve hire of Sheryl Hendrickson as Head Girls Track Coach for the 2021-2022 season.    This position is hired contingent upon the activity season being held during the 2021-2022 school year.   Payment of wages may be prorated based upon whether the season is cut short due to COVID.

13. Approve hire of Aleisha Hendrickson as Assistant Girls Track Coach for the 2021-2022 season.    This position is hired contingent upon the activity season being held during the 2021-2022 school year.   Payment of wages may be prorated based upon whether the season is cut short due to COVID.

14. Accept resignation of Tawnya Porter, Fireman, effective December 31, 2021.

15. Approve extension of Recreation Commission joint powers agreement the with City of International Falls to January 31, 2022.

16. Second reading of School Board Policy 102 - Equal Educational Opportunity

17. Second reading of School Board Policy 406 - Public and Private Personnel Data

18. Second reading of School Board Policy 413 - Harassment and Violence

19. Second reading of School Board Policy 425 - Staff Development

20. First reading of School Board Policy 501 - School Weapons Policy

21. First reading of School Board Policy 507 - Corporal Punishment

22. First reading of School Board Policy 524 - Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy

23. First reading of School Board Policy 400 - Substitute Pay Policy.

24. Approve the 2021 World's Best Workforce Summary.

25. Approve the 2021-2022 World's Best Workforce Plan.

Action Items

1. Resolution Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

2. Approve hire of Amy Raboin as Title Instructor, effective January 3, 2022.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.
*Bruce Raboin to abstain from voting.

3. Set January organizational meeting for Monday, January 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

4. Approve the Principals contract for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

5. Approve unpaid medical leave request from Emily Amerud for January 24, 2022 to February 25, 2022.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

6. Approve Resolution in Support of the Congressional IDEA Full Funding Act.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

Committe and Administrative Reports

1. Mitch Erickson, Student Representative

2. Melissa Tate, Elementary Principal

2.a. COVID update:  Falls Elementary School (FES)

3. Tim Everson, Secondary Principal

3.a. COVID update:  Falls High School (FHS)

4. Kevin Grover, Superintendent:  

4.a. COVID update:  District

5. Committee Reports:

5.a. Community Education Update: 

5.a.i. BethAnne Slatinksi

5.b. Recreation Commission

Truth in Taxation Hearing
* Cannot begin before 6:00 pm.  

1. Receive Truth in Taxation Presentation.

2. Certify the 21 Pay 22 (FY23) Levy at $3,193,349.16.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

Adjournment