November 17, 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:
November: Piper Moss & Kyle Kramer

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: Recognize the tenure of Brittany Bernard and Shelly Koenig.  

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 $506,397.80 for pay periods 10/31/2025 and 11/14/2025.

2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $1,592,323.34.

3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 10/20/2025.

4. Approve the hire of Angela Schwartz as Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, effective 01/02/2026. 

5. Accept the resignation of Charley Phillips, paraprofessional, effective 11/14/2025.

6. Accept the Resignation of BethAnne Slatinski as the DFC Grant Director effective 10/31/2025.

7. Accept the Resignation of Luke Zika, assistant boys track and field coach, effective 11/04/2025.

8. Approve the hire of Linnea Imhof as the DFC Grant Director for the remainder of the 2025/2026 school year.

9. Approve the hire of Kathy Ostman as 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

10. Approve the hire of Kyle Bermeister as 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

11. Approve the hire of Karla Line as 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

12. Approve the hire of Ben Line as 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

13. Approve Kyle Sinninghe as 5th & 6th Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

14. Approve Ellie Wendt as 5th & 6th Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

15. Approve Alyssa Hackenmueller as 5th & 6th Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

16. Approve Brad Kokesh as 5th & 6th Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

17. Approve Sara Wendt as 3rd & 4th Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

18. Approve John Winkel as 3rd & 4th Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

19. Approve Zach Schmidt as 3rd & 4th Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

20. Approve Darrick Johnson as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

21. Approve Seth Ettestad as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

22. Approve John Winkel as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

23. Approve Danae Schafer as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

24. Approve Alyssa Hackenmueller as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

25. Approve Jerad Kostiuk as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

26. Approve Devin Mann as 1st & 2nd Grade Volunteer Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.

27. Approve Jared Baldwin as Volunteer a Boys Hockey Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 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 ISD 361 PEIP Health Insurance Renewal.
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.

1.c. Approve the 2025/2026 Athletic and Activities Handbook. 
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.

1.d. Approve the requested leave of absence for Michele McDonald, up to 5 years, beginning 12/01/2025.
Motion by _______ second by_______. Motion carried / failed.

Adjournment

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