November 20, 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             ___ 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:  Gracie Swenson and Jaden Frank

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

6. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $682,993.16 for pay periods October 20th, November 3rd and November 17th.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $755,343.63 .

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on October 16, 2023 and special school board meeting November 13, 2023.

4. Second reading of School Board Policy 407 - Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substance

5. Second reading of School Board Policy 408 -  Subpoena of School District Employees

6. Second reading of School Board Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

7. Second reading of School Board Policy 427 - Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers

8. Second reading of School Board Policy 520 - Student Surveys

9. Approve the hire of Bryan Kershaw as Assistant Girls Hockey Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

10. Approve the hire of Charlie Anderson as Head Golf Coach the 2023-2024 season.

11. Approve the hire of Abby Kostiuk as Assistant Boy's Swim Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

12. Accept resignation from Matt Hartzler, Custodian Chief Fireman, effective November 17, 2023.

13. Approve the .09 FTE overload for Chris Hemstad for second semester of the 2023-2024 school year.  

14. Approve the hire of Nikkole Rolando as Guidance Counselor Secretary effective November 7, 2023.

15. Approve an unpaid one (1) year employment leave request from Valerie Forsythe, Culterial Liason Paraprofessional, effective November 17, 2023 under the provisions of Education Minnesota Educational Paraprofessional Collective Bargaining Agreement Article IX, Section 3.

16. Approve the hire of John Sandberg as Head Boys Track Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

17. Approve the hire of Luke Zika as Assistant Boys Track Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

18. Approve the hire of Sheryl Hendrickson as Head Girls Track Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

19. Approve the hire of Alicia Smith as Assistant Girls Track Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

20. Approve the hire of Phil Talmage as Head Baseball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

21. Approve the hire of Will Awe as Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

22. Approve the hire of Jeff Kerry as Head Softball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

23. Approve Amanda Barras as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

24. Approve Nick Hagen as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

25. Approve John Winkel as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

26. Approve Sara Wendt as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

27. Approve Brad Kokesh as 3rd & 4th Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

28. Approve Alyssa Hackenmueller as 3rd & 4th Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

29. Approve Kyle Sinninghe as 3rd & 4th Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

30. Approve Sara Wendt as 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

31. Approve Shannon Hendrick as 3rd & 4th Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

32. Approve LeNisha Bublitz as 5th & 6th Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

33. Approve Derek Dowty as 5th & 6th Grade Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

34. Approve Nathan Hiebel as 5th & 6th Grade Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

35. Approve Cole Hraban as 5th & 6th Grade Girls Volunteer Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

36. Approve Luke Zika as 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

37. Approve Elie Jean as 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 season.

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 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Education Minnesota Educational Paraprofessionals for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.c. Approve the Community Education Director employment contract with BethAnne Slatinksi for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.d. Approve the Grant Coordinator employment contract with Jenesa Balaski for September 30, 2023 to September 29, 2025.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.e. Approve the Technology Director employment contract with Mike Blesi for July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

1.f. Approve the At Will Employment Schedule dated 11/20/2023 for the At Will Employee positions.  Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.

Adjournment

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