October 16, 2023 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             ___ Mitchell 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:

1.a. September:  Jillian Bilben and Mitchell Erickson
October:  Keira Hesseldahl and Abbi Hutchinson

2. Public Open Forum

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

Discussion

1. Facility Sub Committee Project.

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $412,503.05 for pay periods September 22nd and October 6th.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $754,194.91 .

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on September 18th, October 2nd and October 12th.

4. Approve the hire of Owen Sether, Arena Custodian, effective October 2, 2023.

5. Second reading of School Board Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records

6. Accept resignation from Jen Erickson, Athletic Secretary, effective October 18, 2023.

7. Accept resignation from Jen Erickson, Assistant Boy's Track Coach, effective October 18, 2023.

8. Approve increasing the Athletic State Tournament Travel Meal Allowance to $12 per meal from $8 per meal.

9. Approve short term lease agreement with Backus to lease gym space for youth activities.

10. Accept resignation due to retirement from Anthony Casareto, Science/Special Education Teacher, effective November 13, 2023.

11. Accept resignation from Anthony Casareto, Head Golf Coach, effective October 11, 2023.

12. Accept the resignation of Jenesa Balaski as Student Council Advisor effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

13. Accept the radon report was completed and all results were below the EPA's action level of 4pCi/L (pico curries per liter).  The official report can be available to be viewed by the school board in the Maintenance Directors office.

14. Accept resignation from Dawn Taylor, Assistant Boys Swim Coach, effective end of the 2022-2023 swim season.

15. Acknowledge Troy Freeberg as volunteer for Flag Football.

16. Approve Bronco Arena Concessions contract with Recreation Hockey.

17. First Reading of School Board Policy #407 - Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substances.

18. First Reading of School Board Policy #408 - Subpoena of a School District Employee.

19. First Reading of School Board Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse.

20. First Reading School Board Policy #427 - Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers.

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 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local #510 collective bargaining agreement effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.

Closed Session

1. Closed meeting for labor negotiations strategy pertaining to L4798 as allowed under MS 13D.03.

Reopen and Adjournment

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