July 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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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.
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Call to Order
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1. Roll Call:
___ Jessica Crosby, Vice Board Chair ___ Dale Johnson, Director ___ Toni Korpi, Clerk ___ Bruce Raboin, Director ___ Tina Sather, Treasurer ___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Director ___ JoAnn Smith, Board Chair Non-Voting Members: ___ Beth Shermoen, Superintendent ___ Joe Sullivan & Max Youso, Student Representatives |
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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Approval of Agenda
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Open Forum
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1. Public Open Forum
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Reports
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1. Melissa Tate, Falls High School Principal:
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2. Lisa West, Falls Elementary Principal:
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3. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:
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4. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:
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5. Policy Committee
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6. Athletic Committee
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Consent Agenda
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1. Approve payroll in the amount of $713,146.98 for pay periods 6/27/25 and 7/11/2025 and special payroll on 7/15/2025 in the amount of $1,072.33.
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2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $1,761,269.84.
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3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on June 16, 2025.
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4. Maintain our facilities to be welcoming, safe and efficient for use by students and the community.
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5. Approve the District's fiscal year 2026-27 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Plan.
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6. Approve the adoption of the ISD 361 Athletics, Activities, Community Education & Facilities Fees for the 2025/26 School Year effective August 1, 2025.
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7. Approve the food service Milk Bid for the 2025-2026 school year with the recommendation to accept Sandstrom's bid.
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8. Approve the food service Bread Bids for the 2025-2026 school year. Recommendation to accept Pan O Gold bid.
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9. Approve the addition of the Community Education, Early Education & Child Care Coordinator position to the At-Will Employment Schedule, Section D - Full Time - Full Time Positions
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10. Approve the addition of the ISD 361 Grant Writer to the at-will contract and position list.
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11. Accept the resignation of Mike Blesi, Technology Director,
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12. Approve the hire of Ariana Zahradka as Knowledge Bowl Coach for 2025-26 school year.
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13. Approve the hire of Casey Stenberg as the Interim Technology Director.
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14. Approve the hire of Chad Baldwin as Boys Varsity Hockey Head Coach for the 2025-26 season.
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15. Approve a one-year contract and the hire of Emily Groom as Secondary English Teacher for the 2025-26 School Year.
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16. Approve the hire of Jeff Kerry as the Girls Head Varsity Softball Coach for the 2025-26 season.
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17. Approve the hire of Jeremy Anderson as Transportation/Facilities Manager.
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18. Approve the hire of Joe Anselmo as Boys Varsity Head Basketball coach for the 2025-26 season.
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19. Approve the hire of Lori Potter as Boys Basketball Cheer Advisor for the 2025-26 season
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20. Approve the hire of Paetyn Zahn as Boys Hockey Cheer Advisor for the 2025-26 season.
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21. Approve the hire of Sheryl Hendrickson as the head Girls Track and Field Coach for the 2025-26 season.
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22. Approve the hire of Steve Joslyn as Boys Swimming Head Coach for the 2025-26 season.
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23. Second Reading of School Board Policy 207: Public Hearings.
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24. Second reading of School Board Policy 209: Code of Ethics
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25. Second reading of School Board Policy 212: School Board Member Development.
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26. Second reading of School Board Policy 213: School Board Committees
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27. Second Reading of School Board Policy 214: Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members.
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28. Second reading of School Board Policy 301: School District Administration.
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29. Second reading of School Board Policy 302: Superintendent.
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30. Second Reading of School Board Policy 303: Selection of Superintendent.
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31. Second Reading of School Board Policy 304: Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation.
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32. Second Reading of Policy 305: Policy Implementation.
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33. Second Reading of Policy 306: Administrator Code of Ethics.
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34. Second Reading of School Board Policy 404: Background Checks: Extracurricular Activities, Athletic Coaches/Personnel, Volunteers, Chaperones and other Persons in Direct Contact with Students.
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35. First Reading of School Board Policy 401: Equal Employment Opportunity.
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36. First Reading of School Board Policy 402: Disability Nondiscrimination Policy.
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37. First Reading of School Board Policy 403: Discipline, Suspension, and Dismissal of School District Employees.
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38. First Reading of School Board Policy 405: Veteran's Preference.
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39. First Reading of School Board Policy 406: Public and Private Personal Data.
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40. First Reading of School Board Policy 407: Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substances.
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41. First Reading of School Board Policy 408: Subpoena of a School District Employee.
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42. First Reading of School Board Policy 409: Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Inventions, and Creations.
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43. First Reading of School Board Policy 410: Family and Medical Leave Policy.
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44. First Reading of School Board Policy 412: Expense Reimbursement.
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45. First Reading of School Board Policy 413: Harassment and Violence.
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46. First Reading of School Board Policy 414: Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse.
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47. First Reading of School Board Policy 415: Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults.
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48. First Reading of School Board Policy 416: Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing.
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49. First Reading of School Board Policy 417: Chemical Use and Abuse.
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50. First Reading of School Board Policy 418: Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School.
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51. First Reading of School Board Policy 419: Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction.
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52. First Reading of School Board Policy 420: Students and Employees with Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases and Certain Other Communicable Diseases and Infectious Conditions.
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53. First Reading of School Board Policy 421: Gifts to Employees.
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54. First Reading of School Board Policy 422: Policies Incorporated By Reference.
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55. First Reading of School Board Policy 424: License Status.
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56. First Reading of School Board Policy 425: Staff Development.
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57. First Reading of School Board Policy 427: Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers.
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Action Items
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1. Resolution Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.
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Adjournment
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1. Motion by ______, second by ______ to adjourn meeting at ______ p.m.
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