October 20, 2025 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, Vice Board Chair    
___ Dale Johnson, Director
___ Toni Korpi, Clerk                
___ Tina Sather, Treasurer                  
___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Director  
___ JoAnn Smith, Board Chair

Non-Voting Members:
___ Beth Shermoen, Superintendent           
___ Joe Sullivan & Max Youso, Student Representatives                  

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:
September: Bre Eggen & Cheznee Skrien
October: Carter Line & Emmitt Olson

2. Public Open Forum

Committee and Administrative Reports

1. Joe Sullivan and Max Youso, Student Representatives:

2. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:

3. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:

4. Molly Larson, Community Education Director:

5. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:

6. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:  

7. Policy Committee:

8. Athletic Committee:

9. Legislative Committee:

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

1. Approve payroll in the amount of $705,461.02 for pay periods 9/19/2025, 10/03/2025 and 10/17/2025.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $1,232,342.63.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 09/15/2025.

4. Approve the retirement of Jeanne Little, Intervention Teacher, effective December 31, 2025. 

5. Approve the retirement of Ginger Christianson, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, effective January 23, 2026. 

6. Approve the hire of Erica Ginter Special Education Teacher, with a start date of 10/27/2025. 

7. Approve the hire of Brittany Bragg-Spry, School District Nurse, with a start date of 10/21/2025.

8. Approve the hire of Kyla MacKenzie, Paraprofessional, with a start date of 
9/30/2025.

9. Approve the hire of Thomas Baron as a Paid Volunteer Assistant Coach for Boys Swimming and Diving for the 2025-2026 season.

10. Approve the hire of Brent Ford as a Paid Volunteer Assistant Coach for Boys Swimming and Diving for the 2025-2026 season.

11. Approve the hire of Brendyn Scholler as a Paid Volunteer Assistant Coach for Boys Swimming and Diving for the 2025-2026 season.

12. Approve the hire of Charles Anderson as Head Golf Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

13. Approve the hire of Dominic Casareto as Assistant Golf Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

14. Approve the hire of Don Sobey as an Unpaid Volunteer for Junior High Boys Basketball for the 2025-2026 season.

15. Approve the hire of Nick Kaviuk as Junior High Golf Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

16. Approve the hire of Adam Mathews as Junior High Golf Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

17. Approve the hire of Kelby Anderson, William Awe, and Anthony Casareto as Unpaid Golf Volunteer Assistants for the 2025-2026 season.

18. Approve the hire of Paul Joslyn as a Paid Baseball Volunteer Assistant for the 2025-2026 season.

19. Approve the hire of Wyatt LaVigne as Baseball Junior High Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

20. Approve the hire of John Sandberg as Track & Field Head Boys Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

21. Approve the hire of Dale Johnson as Track & Field Junior High Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

22. Approve contract with Interquest Canine Services for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

23. Approve fundraiser for Tilson Bay for 6th grade trip.

24. Approve fundraiser for Village Inn Pies for 6th grade trip.

25. Accept the Resignation of Janis Reller, Paraprofessional, effective 9/18/2025.

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 to support the resolution submitted to MSBA for legislative action on Early Childhood Special Education paperwork reduction submitted by Legislative School Board Representative, Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch.
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 the updated ISD 361 emergency school management plan. 
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.

Closed Session

1. The meeting will be closed as permitted by Minnesota Statutes, section 13D.05 for the Superintendent's evaluation.
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / Failed.

Reopen Meeting

1. Motion by _____, second by _____ to reopen meeting.  Motion carried / failed.

1.a. Board Chair Smith — Brief Remarks on Superintendent Shermoen's Evaluation Report.

Adjournment

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