Meeting Agenda
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                          
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
1. Approve agenda as presented. 
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed.
Open Forum
1. Presentation of the Minnesota's Permanent School Fund - Denise Dittrich, Government Relations, Minnesota School Board Association 
2. Public Open Forum
Committee and Administrative Reports
1. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:
2. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:
3. Molly Larson, Community Education Director:
4. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:
5. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:  
6. Policy Committee:
7. Athletic Committee:
8. Legislative Committee:
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.
1. Approve payroll in the amount of $499,218.83 for pay periods 10/2/26 and 10/16/26.
2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $3,604,020.19.
3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 9/21/2026.
4. Approve the retirement of Kim McDonald, Intervention Teacher, effective December 31, 2026
5. Approve the hire of Kristi Benedict as .6 SLP position
6. Approve the hire of Quianna Ford as Assistant Girls Track & Field Coach, for the 2026-2027 season
7. Approve the hire of Ariana Zahradka as Knowledge Bowl Coach, for 2026-27 season
8. Approve the hire of Shawn Bowles as One Act Play Coach, for the 2026-2027 season
9. Approve the hire of Glen Marcotte as Unpaid Volunteer Girls Hockey Coach, for the 2026-2027 season
10. Approve the Backus Rental Contract for 2026-2027 for the Junior High Basketball games
11. Approval of FES Standards-Based Report Card Pilot Project
12. Approve the fundraising for the 6th Grade Class Trip; Scholastic Book Fair & Village Inn Pie's 
13. Approve the additional Bronco Basketball fundraisers; Throw-4-dough during half time, 50/50 draw during varsity games
14. Approve the additional Bronco Swimming fundraisers; IRC Apparel for the Girls IRC swim meet in October, 50/50 Raffle Together (to raise money for Breast Cancer in October)
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 International Falls Public School Statement of Work - Audit Services
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 Form A & Form B Resolution for dollars from the MSHSL for the purchase of new AED's.
Motion by ______, second by ______ to adjourn meeting at ______ p.m. 
Adjournment
1. Motion by ______, second by ______ to adjourn meeting at ______ p.m. 
Motion carried / failed.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
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.
Subject:
Call to Order
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                          
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
Approval of Agenda
Subject:
1. Approve agenda as presented. 
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed.
Subject:
Open Forum
Subject:
1. Presentation of the Minnesota's Permanent School Fund - Denise Dittrich, Government Relations, Minnesota School Board Association 
Attachments:
Subject:
2. Public Open Forum
Subject:
Committee and Administrative Reports
Subject:
1. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:
Subject:
2. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:
Subject:
3. Molly Larson, Community Education Director:
Subject:
4. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:
Subject:
5. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:  
Subject:
6. Policy Committee:
Subject:
7. Athletic Committee:
Subject:
8. Legislative Committee:
Subject:
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.
Subject:
1. Approve payroll in the amount of $499,218.83 for pay periods 10/2/26 and 10/16/26.
Subject:
2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $3,604,020.19.
Attachments:
Subject:
3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 9/21/2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Approve the retirement of Kim McDonald, Intervention Teacher, effective December 31, 2026
Subject:
5. Approve the hire of Kristi Benedict as .6 SLP position
Subject:
6. Approve the hire of Quianna Ford as Assistant Girls Track & Field Coach, for the 2026-2027 season
Subject:
7. Approve the hire of Ariana Zahradka as Knowledge Bowl Coach, for 2026-27 season
Subject:
8. Approve the hire of Shawn Bowles as One Act Play Coach, for the 2026-2027 season
Subject:
9. Approve the hire of Glen Marcotte as Unpaid Volunteer Girls Hockey Coach, for the 2026-2027 season
Subject:
10. Approve the Backus Rental Contract for 2026-2027 for the Junior High Basketball games
Attachments:
Description:
This is approximately the same amount as last year. (see attachment)
Subject:
11. Approval of FES Standards-Based Report Card Pilot Project
Description:
Seeking School Board approval to implement a pilot project at Falls Elementary School (FES) to introduce standards-based report cards for students in Grades K-2.
Subject:
12. Approve the fundraising for the 6th Grade Class Trip; Scholastic Book Fair & Village Inn Pie's 
Attachments:
Subject:
13. Approve the additional Bronco Basketball fundraisers; Throw-4-dough during half time, 50/50 draw during varsity games
Subject:
14. Approve the additional Bronco Swimming fundraisers; IRC Apparel for the Girls IRC swim meet in October, 50/50 Raffle Together (to raise money for Breast Cancer in October)
Description:
Looking to get a 50/50 raffle together to raise money for breast cancer in October, we also are receiving some chamber shirts to go with this. The proceeds will go to United Way of North East MN - Donation for I Falls gas card program. Ideally we would like to make it work for October 6th and October 29th home meets. 
Subject:
Action Items
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.
Attachments:
Subject:
1.b. Approve the ISD #361 International Falls Public School Statement of Work - Audit Services
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.
Subject:
2. Maintain our facilities to be welcoming, safe and efficient for use by students and the community. 
Subject:
2.a. Approve Form A & Form B Resolution for dollars from the MSHSL for the purchase of new AED's.
Motion by ______, second by ______ to adjourn meeting at ______ p.m. 
Attachments:
Subject:
Adjournment
Description:
Motion by ___, second by ___ to adjourn meeting at ___ pm. Motion carried / failed.
Subject:
1. Motion by ______, second by ______ to adjourn meeting at ______ p.m. 
Motion carried / failed.

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