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Meeting Agenda
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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 ___ Tina Sather, Treasurer ___ Roxanne Skogstad-Ditsch, Director ___ JoAnn Smith, Board Chair Non-Voting Members: ___ Beth Shermoen, Superintendent |
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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Approval of Agenda
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1. Approve agenda as presented.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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Open Forum
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1. Sale Day Report for General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2026A Presentation.
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2. Request of renaming the track, Dick Ostroot Track - Tim Ostroot
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3. Public Open Forum
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Committee and Administrative Reports
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1. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:
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2. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:
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3. Molly Larson, Community Education Director:
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4. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:
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5. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:
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6. Policy Committee:
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7. Athletic Committee:
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8. Legislative Committee:
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Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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1. Approve payroll in the amount of $364,204.02 for pay periods 7/24/26 (At Will Retro Payroll, Teacher Payoff Payroll, Regular Payroll) and 8/7/26 (Regular Payroll, Teacher Payoff Payroll).
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2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $4,220,429.46.
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3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on July 20, 2026.
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4. Approve the contract for Rainy Lake Medical Center.
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5. Approve the contract between ISD 361 and Minnesota North College for Scheela Field.
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6. Approve the addition of three new at-will positions to add to the At-Will Employment Schedule. These include: Community Education Aquatic Program Coordinator, School-Age Child Care Program Lead, and School-Age Child Care Program Assistant.
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7. Approve the resignation of Sarah Stapes, English Teacher, effective February 1, 2026.
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8. Approve the resignation of Steve Joslyn as Head Boys Varsity Swim Coach.
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9. Approve the resignation of Shawn Bowles as One Act Coach.
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10. Approve the resignation of Shawn Bowles as Speech Coach.
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11. Approve the hire of Chelsea Ness as Student Support Specialist for FHS.
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12. Approve the hire of Haley Linder as Third Grade Teacher.
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13. Approve the hire of Bryanne Kleinert as Band/Choir Teacher.
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14. Approve the hire of Karsen Korpi as paid Junior High Volleyball Coach.
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15. Approve the hire of Paetyn Zahn as paid Junior High Volleyball.
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16. Approve the hire of Shane Donner as paid Junior High Football Coach.
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17. Approve the hire of Dylan Holt as paid Junior High Football Coach.
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18. Approve the hire of Troy Freeberg as paid Junior High Football Coach.
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19. Approve the hire of Jace Hallin as paid Football Coach.
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20. Approve the hire of Kristie LaVign as unpaid Junior High Volleyball Coach
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21. Approve the hire of Emily Nicholson as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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22. Approve the hire of Kim O'Loughlin as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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23. Approve the hire of Joann Smith as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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24. Approve the hire of Brittany Eldien as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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25. Approve the hire of Julia O'Bert as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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26. Approve the hire of Kyle Sinninghe as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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27. Approve the hire of Morgan Demars as unpaid Elementary and Junior High Volleyball Coach.
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28. Approve the hire of Brad Kokesh as unpaid Junior High Football Coach.
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29. Approve the hire of Shawn Bowles as unpaid Flag Football Coach.
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30. Approve the hire of Brady Bowles as unpaid Flag Football Coach.
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31. Approve the hire of Ben Line as unpaid Volunteer Out-of-Town Boys Basketball Scorekeeper.
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32. Approve the hire of Norm Nelson as unpaid Football Coach.
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33. Approve the hire of Hailey Silvers as unpaid Girls Swimming and Diving Coach.
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34. Approve the hire of Missy Tate as Student Council advisor for the 26/27 school year.
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35. Approve the 2026-2027 FES Student Handbook.
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36. Approve the 2026-2027 ISD361 Falls High School Athletic & Extra-curricular Activities Handbook
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37. Approve the 2026-2027 FHS Student Handbook.
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38. Approve the 2025-2026 ALC Student Handbook.
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39. Approve the Bronco Football Cheerleaders Fundraiser; Mini-leaders 10/12/26-10/14/26.
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40. Approve the Volleyball Booster Fundraisers; Clothing Order, Volleyball Pledge, Elementary Volleyball Tournament (9/26/26), Cancer Walk and Concessions at all home games.
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Action Items
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1. Improving systems and structures to create a culture where all are welcome and supported.
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1.a. Resolution Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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1.b. Approve the updated 26/27 school year calendar.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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1.c. Approve the: Resolution Awarding the Sale of the General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2026A, In the Original Aggregate Principal Amount of $2,525,000; Fixing their Form and Specifications; Directing their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for their Payment.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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Adjournment
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1. Motion by ______, second by ______ to adjourn meeting at ______ p.m.
Motion carried / failed. |
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | August 17, 2026 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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| Subject: |
Call to Order
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| Subject: |
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 |
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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Approval of Agenda
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| Subject: |
1. Approve agenda as presented.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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Open Forum
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| Subject: |
1. Sale Day Report for General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2026A Presentation.
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Attachments:
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2. Request of renaming the track, Dick Ostroot Track - Tim Ostroot
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| Subject: |
3. Public Open Forum
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| Subject: |
Committee and Administrative Reports
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| Subject: |
1. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:
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| Subject: |
2. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:
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| Subject: |
3. Molly Larson, Community Education Director:
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4. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:
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5. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:
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6. Policy Committee:
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7. Athletic Committee:
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8. Legislative Committee:
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Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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| Subject: |
1. Approve payroll in the amount of $364,204.02 for pay periods 7/24/26 (At Will Retro Payroll, Teacher Payoff Payroll, Regular Payroll) and 8/7/26 (Regular Payroll, Teacher Payoff Payroll).
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| Subject: |
2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $4,220,429.46.
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on July 20, 2026.
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
4. Approve the contract for Rainy Lake Medical Center.
|
|
| Subject: |
5. Approve the contract between ISD 361 and Minnesota North College for Scheela Field.
|
|
| Subject: |
6. Approve the addition of three new at-will positions to add to the At-Will Employment Schedule. These include: Community Education Aquatic Program Coordinator, School-Age Child Care Program Lead, and School-Age Child Care Program Assistant.
|
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| Subject: |
7. Approve the resignation of Sarah Stapes, English Teacher, effective February 1, 2026.
|
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| Subject: |
8. Approve the resignation of Steve Joslyn as Head Boys Varsity Swim Coach.
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| Subject: |
9. Approve the resignation of Shawn Bowles as One Act Coach.
|
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| Subject: |
10. Approve the resignation of Shawn Bowles as Speech Coach.
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| Subject: |
11. Approve the hire of Chelsea Ness as Student Support Specialist for FHS.
|
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| Subject: |
12. Approve the hire of Haley Linder as Third Grade Teacher.
|
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| Subject: |
13. Approve the hire of Bryanne Kleinert as Band/Choir Teacher.
|
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| Subject: |
14. Approve the hire of Karsen Korpi as paid Junior High Volleyball Coach.
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| Subject: |
15. Approve the hire of Paetyn Zahn as paid Junior High Volleyball.
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| Subject: |
16. Approve the hire of Shane Donner as paid Junior High Football Coach.
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| Subject: |
17. Approve the hire of Dylan Holt as paid Junior High Football Coach.
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| Subject: |
18. Approve the hire of Troy Freeberg as paid Junior High Football Coach.
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| Subject: |
19. Approve the hire of Jace Hallin as paid Football Coach.
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| Subject: |
20. Approve the hire of Kristie LaVign as unpaid Junior High Volleyball Coach
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| Subject: |
21. Approve the hire of Emily Nicholson as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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| Subject: |
22. Approve the hire of Kim O'Loughlin as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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| Subject: |
23. Approve the hire of Joann Smith as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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| Subject: |
24. Approve the hire of Brittany Eldien as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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| Subject: |
25. Approve the hire of Julia O'Bert as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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| Subject: |
26. Approve the hire of Kyle Sinninghe as unpaid Elementary Volleyball Coach.
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| Subject: |
27. Approve the hire of Morgan Demars as unpaid Elementary and Junior High Volleyball Coach.
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| Subject: |
28. Approve the hire of Brad Kokesh as unpaid Junior High Football Coach.
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| Subject: |
29. Approve the hire of Shawn Bowles as unpaid Flag Football Coach.
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| Subject: |
30. Approve the hire of Brady Bowles as unpaid Flag Football Coach.
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| Subject: |
31. Approve the hire of Ben Line as unpaid Volunteer Out-of-Town Boys Basketball Scorekeeper.
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| Subject: |
32. Approve the hire of Norm Nelson as unpaid Football Coach.
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| Subject: |
33. Approve the hire of Hailey Silvers as unpaid Girls Swimming and Diving Coach.
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| Subject: |
34. Approve the hire of Missy Tate as Student Council advisor for the 26/27 school year.
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| Subject: |
35. Approve the 2026-2027 FES Student Handbook.
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Attachments:
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36. Approve the 2026-2027 ISD361 Falls High School Athletic & Extra-curricular Activities Handbook
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Attachments:
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37. Approve the 2026-2027 FHS Student Handbook.
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Attachments:
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38. Approve the 2025-2026 ALC Student Handbook.
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
39. Approve the Bronco Football Cheerleaders Fundraiser; Mini-leaders 10/12/26-10/14/26.
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40. Approve the Volleyball Booster Fundraisers; Clothing Order, Volleyball Pledge, Elementary Volleyball Tournament (9/26/26), Cancer Walk and Concessions at all home games.
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Description:
We will be hosting the following fundraising events
- Clothing Order - Volleyball Pledge - donations will be requested from players to family/friends and in return will sign a laminated volleyball to hang in the gym showing support of the program. - Elementary Volleyball Tournament, Saturday September 26. - Cancer Walk as in years past - Concessions at all home games |
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Action Items
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| Subject: |
1. Improving systems and structures to create a culture where all are welcome and supported.
|
|
| Subject: |
1.a. Resolution Acceptance of Gifts and Donations.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
|
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
1.b. Approve the updated 26/27 school year calendar.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
1.c. Approve the: Resolution Awarding the Sale of the General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2026A, In the Original Aggregate Principal Amount of $2,525,000; Fixing their Form and Specifications; Directing their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for their Payment.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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Adjournment
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Description:
Motion by ___, second by ___ to adjourn meeting at ___ pm. Motion carried / failed.
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| Subject: |
1. Motion by ______, second by ______ to adjourn meeting at ______ p.m.
Motion carried / failed. |
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