June 17, 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, Director                  ___ Bruce Raboin, Treasurer
  ___ Tina Sather, Clerk                    ___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Board Chair  
  ___ JoAnn Smith, Vice Board Chair

Non-Voting Members:
  ___ Kevin Grover, Superintendent           

2. Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Agenda

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

Open Forum

1. Public Open Forum

1.a. Jim Jorgenson - Purple Pride Committee to speak with regard to Bronco Arena Sound System.
 

1.b. Althing update - Kim Belcastro

1.c. Toni Korpi read letter.

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Beth Slatinski, Community Education Director

2. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director: 

3. Kevin Grover, Superintendent:  
a)   Business Manager discussion per Administrative Salary Committee meeting
b)  Discussion on additional help for business office 

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $583,740.54 for pay periods 5/31/24 (regular and QComp) and 6/14/24.
 

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $666,150.42.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 5/20/2024 and special school board meetings on 6/3/2024 and 6/10/24.

4. Approve Statement of Work - Audit Services for 2023-2024.

5. Approve the City of International Falls to use field area between track and RRCC for fireworks on July 4th, 2024.

6. Approve lease agreement with Faith United for 24-25 school year for the ALC program.

7. Approve the agreement with Rainy Lake Medical Center for the provision of physical and occupational therapy services from 8/31/2024-8/30/2026.

8. Approve renewal of membership with MREA for 2024 - 25 at the rate of $2062.00.

9. Approve renewal of MSBA membership for 2024 - 25 school year at a rate of $7,911.

10. Approve the hire of Derek Dowty as Head Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.  

11. Approve the hire of Mckenna Holt as Football Cheer Advisor for the 2024-2025 season. 

12. Approve the hire of Paetyn Zahn as Hockey Cheer Advisor for the 2024-2025 season. 

13. Approve the hire of Sheryl Hendrickson as Head Cross Country Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

14. Approve the hire of Jen Erickson as Assistant Cross Country Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

15. Approve the hire of Luke Zika as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

16. Approve the hire of Jon McDonald as Assistant Boys Hockey Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

17. Approve the hire of Mason Meyer as Assistant Boys Hockey Coach for the 2024-2025 season.

18. Accept the resignation of Jeffrey Trask as Falls Elementary Custodian Fireman effective Tuesday, June 4th, 2024.

19. Accept the resignation of Mckenna Holt as Hockey Cheer Advisor for the 2024-2025 season.

20. Approve the insurance renewal for property, liability, automobile, cyber-security and worker compensation from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 in the amount of $207,189.87.

21. Approve amending the Joint Powers Agreement Relating to Independent School District No. 6076, Northland Learning Center.  

 

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 naming of field at Bronco Stadium to "Stuart Nordquist Field."  Motion ____, Second_____.   Carried / Failed

1.c. Approve increase of 3 percent for District Business Office Clerk, Payroll Benefits Coordinator, Business Manager, and Technology Assistant effective 7/1/2024

1.d. Annual Education Identity and Access Management Board Resolution (IOwA) designating Beth Shermoen, Superintendent as the Districts IOwA.  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 purchase of new sound system for Bronco Arena from NLfx for $73,354.62 with the understanding that Falls Education Foundation/Purple Pride will raise the majority of the funds and reimburse the district over the next few years.  Motion_____, Second_______.  Carried / Failed.

3. Pause and break until 7:00pm for Referendum Informational Meeting. 
Motion by __, second by __.  Motion carried / failed.
Out of pause at 7:00pm.

Adjournment

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