Meeting Agenda
1. Call the meeting to order/roll call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Mission Statement
4. September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, and Foley Public Schools is proud to join the Minnesota School Boards Association in recognizing the dedicated public servants who help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. This year’s statewide theme, “Minnesota School Boards Help Minnesota Kids Rise,” capitalizes on the state’s new campaign and celebrates the essential role locally elected school boards play in helping students achieve their highest potential.
 
5. Approved of Agenda
6. Approval of routine business items which includes the consent agenda, board bills, and the approval of meeting minutes.
6.a. Consent Agenda
6.a.1. Retirements-Resignations
6.a.1.a. Child Nutrition/Cook- Kim Foss retires as of 8/20/2026.
6.a.1.b. FIS EA- Michelle du'Monceaux retired as of 8/21/2026.
6.a.1.c. FIS EA- Haylee Fremo resigns from her position as of 9/8/2026.
6.a.1.d. FIS EA — Missy Johnson resigns from her position as of 8/12/2026.
6.a.2. Contracts/Adjustments/Position Change
6.a.2.a.
Contracts — New or changed Individual Notes Pay Level/ Amn't
LTS EA-FES Sarah Studanski Starting 9/16/2026- 1/12/2027 Step 2=$20.92 up to 32.5 hours per week
FIS SPED Teacher Betty Makori 2026-27 school year MA step 7= $65,496
Change in position Marla Foss Position change from SPED preschool EA to non-SPED EA  
Van EA Rider Marla Foss 2026-27 1 hour per student contact day
Child Nutrition — Kitchen Assistant Mary Evans 2026-27 Step 1= $19.09 per hour up to 15 hours per week
Child Nutrition — Kitchen Assistant Shirley Ponsness-Carriveau 2026-27 Step 1= $19.09 per hour up to 15 hours per week
FES EA Natasha Girtz starting 9/8/2026 Step 3= $21.47 per hour up to 32.5 hours per week
ECFE Preschool Screener Rachel Zierden Starting 9/16/2026 6–7 days per year at $35.00 per hour
ECFE Preschool Screener Rebecca Engelmeyer Starting 9/16/2026 6–7 days per year at $35.00 per hour
ECFE Preschool Screener Karen Eherenman Starting 8/26/2026 6–7 days per year at $35.00 per hour
FES EA Jenna Conroy 2026-27 Step 2= $20.92 per hour at 32.5 hours per week
FES Music Teacher Teri Mick 2026-27 BA+30 step 7= $63,417.00
Van EA Rider Isabel Bemboom 2026-27 Up to 1 hour per day
FES SPED Teacher Jocasta Adelsman 2026-27 MA step 2= $60,801.00
LTS FES Social Worker Andrea Rahm Starting 9/11/2026- 11/9/2026 $269.06 per day
FIS EA Chelsea Markfort Starting 9/16/2026 for the 26–27 school year Step 1= $20.37 per hour, up to 32.5 hours per week.
EL Teacher Vicki Disrud Change of FTE in contract for the 2026-27 school year. Increase from .2 FTE to .4 FTE $23,212.80 .40 FTE
FIS EA Michaela Hanson Starting September 2026 Step 1= $20.37 per hour up to 32.5 hours per week
FES EA Bethany Schwarz Increased daily schedule by 10 minutes  
6.a.2.b.
On/Off-Staff Extra Curricular Individual Notes Pay Level/ Amn't
Football Assistant Coach Grant Ludwig Booster Funded $2,000.00
Cross Country EA Emily Ratka Part-time EA During Cross Country Season Step 1= $20.37 per hour
Cross Country EA Annelise Jennissen Part-time EA During Cross Country Season Step 1= $20.37 per hour
Fall Musical Play EA Krista Tangen Hours are based off of student needs. $22.93 per hour
Fall Musical Play EA Lacey Hanson Hours are based off of student needs. $22.03per hour
Fall Musical Play EA Jenna Scapanski Hours are based off of student needs. $20.92 per hour
6.a.2.c.
Advisory Contracts 2026-27 Individual Pay Level/ Amn't
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Caitlyn Huck $399.42
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Halle Brenny $381.04
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Kayla Stafford $514.09
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Megan Welinski $445.64
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Carrie Virnig $1,091.70
FES Re-Licensure Chair Angie Arnold $812.28
FIS Re- Licensure Chair Amanda Kivel $812.28
FIES 8th Grade Slide Show Advisor Trent Robertson $1,624.56
FIS Spelling Bee Coordinator Heather Crego $728.84
FIS Student Council Co-Advisor Kristin Herbert $1,624.56
FIS Student Council Co-Advisor Jason Swanson $1,244.48
FIS Student of the Month Advisor Shawn Hovland $1,624.56
FIS Yearbook Advisor Austin Lewandowski $2,545.12
FIS Instrumental Music Director Richard Thomas $1,300.78
FHS Re-Licensure Co-Chair Michelle Hartman $406.14
District Re-Licensure Chair Amanda Kivel $1,624.56
FHS Re-Licensure Co-Chair Samantha Gerads $340.61
District Vocal Music Director Jody Martinson $3,096.92
FHS Asst Instrumental Music Director Karissa Darling $4,061.40
FHS Instrumental Music Director Janel Hesch $5,685.96
FHS Jr Class Advisor Mary Keating $3,249.12
FHS Senior Class Co-Advisor Marie Bauerly $1,457.68
FHS Senior Class Co-Advisor Becky Rasmusson $1,624.56
FHS Student Council Advisor Richard Johnson $4,873.68
FHS Yearbook Advisor Mary Keating $6,498.24
District Chemical Health Officer Robert Notsch $3,249.12
FHS Language Club Advisor Jennifer Monroe $2,436.84
FHS MN Honor Society Advisor Michele Gross $3,249.12
Fall Musical Co-Director Amanda Kivel $5,685.96
Fall Musical Co-Director Janel Hesch $5,685.96
FHS Skills USA Advisor Brian Kemmy $3,096.92
FHS Math League Advisor Josh Raymo $2,436.84
FHS Knowledge Bowl Advisor Rod Hommerding $3,249.12
FHS Art Club Advisor Melissa Gohman $1,342.30
6.a.3. Fundraising Applications
6.a.3.a. Theatre Department — Snap Mobile
6.a.3.b. Staff Wellness- Sheet Pan Sale
6.a.4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
6.a.5. Board Bills
7. Resolution for Accepting Gifts (Action)
8. Minnesota Permanent School Fund Information (Discussion)
9. Levy Certification of 2026 Payable 2027 Levy Resolution(Discussion-Action)
10. Policies requiring review: (Discussion) First reading and call for public comment of the following policies:
10.a. Policy 423 EMPLOYEE-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS
10.b. Policy 503 STUDENT ATTENDANCE
10.c. Policy 524 INTERNET, TECHNOLOGY, AND CELL PHONE ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY POLICY
10.d. Policy 613 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
10.e. Policy 621 LITERACY AND THE READ ACT
10.f. Policy 704 DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN INVENTORY OF FIXED ASSETS AND A FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
11. Policies requiring review: (Discussion/Action) Third reading and call for the school board to comment on the following policies:
11.a. Policy 208 DEVELOPMENT, ADOPTION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES
11.b. Policy 402 DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
11.c. Policy 507.5 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
11.d. Policy 509 ENROLLMENT OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS
11.e. Policy 624 ONLINE INSTRUCTION
11.f. Policy 722 PUBLIC DATA AND DATA SUBJECT REQUESTS (we will not review after this reading as it has been moved to the Annual Policy reviews for this month).
12. Budget-Enrollment Report 
13. Administrator Information and Reports

14. Committee Reports: 

  • DACCS
  • Wellness
  • Benton- Stearns
  • Building & Grounds
  • Finance
  • Health & Safety
  • Insurance
  • MSBA
  • MSHSL
  • Policy
  • Tenure and Contract/Negotiations
15. Opportunity for board member comments
16. Open forum for citizens to address the school board. 
       “This public comment session is provided as an opportunity to address the School Board and express opinions, praise, or concerns. The School Board values the input of the community. However, we ask that complaints be submitted first to the building principal or other immediate supervisor so they can follow up, pursuant to Board Policy 103, and that the procedures set forth in Board Policy 206 are followed when bringing a complaint to the School Board. Specifically, speakers must be mindful of both employees’ and students’ rights to privacy.  Personal attacks will also not be allowed. Board Policy 103 and Board Policy 206 are both available on the School District’s website.”
17. Meeting Event and Notices
Note: This list does not include scheduled events.
  • Please visit www.foley.k12.mn.us for a full calendar or visit the district office.
17.a. 9/21-9/25- 2026-27 Homecoming week
17.b. 9/30/2026- 2026-27 LEEA Banquet 
17.c. 10/19/2026- Next Regular School Board meeting is held in the FIS Media Center at 5:30pm.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call the meeting to order/roll call
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3. Mission Statement
Subject:
4. September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month, and Foley Public Schools is proud to join the Minnesota School Boards Association in recognizing the dedicated public servants who help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. This year’s statewide theme, “Minnesota School Boards Help Minnesota Kids Rise,” capitalizes on the state’s new campaign and celebrates the essential role locally elected school boards play in helping students achieve their highest potential.
 
Subject:
5. Approved of Agenda
Subject:
6. Approval of routine business items which includes the consent agenda, board bills, and the approval of meeting minutes.
Subject:
6.a. Consent Agenda
Subject:
6.a.1. Retirements-Resignations
Subject:
6.a.1.a. Child Nutrition/Cook- Kim Foss retires as of 8/20/2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.a.1.b. FIS EA- Michelle du'Monceaux retired as of 8/21/2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.a.1.c. FIS EA- Haylee Fremo resigns from her position as of 9/8/2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.a.1.d. FIS EA — Missy Johnson resigns from her position as of 8/12/2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.a.2. Contracts/Adjustments/Position Change
Subject:
6.a.2.a.
Contracts — New or changed Individual Notes Pay Level/ Amn't
LTS EA-FES Sarah Studanski Starting 9/16/2026- 1/12/2027 Step 2=$20.92 up to 32.5 hours per week
FIS SPED Teacher Betty Makori 2026-27 school year MA step 7= $65,496
Change in position Marla Foss Position change from SPED preschool EA to non-SPED EA  
Van EA Rider Marla Foss 2026-27 1 hour per student contact day
Child Nutrition — Kitchen Assistant Mary Evans 2026-27 Step 1= $19.09 per hour up to 15 hours per week
Child Nutrition — Kitchen Assistant Shirley Ponsness-Carriveau 2026-27 Step 1= $19.09 per hour up to 15 hours per week
FES EA Natasha Girtz starting 9/8/2026 Step 3= $21.47 per hour up to 32.5 hours per week
ECFE Preschool Screener Rachel Zierden Starting 9/16/2026 6–7 days per year at $35.00 per hour
ECFE Preschool Screener Rebecca Engelmeyer Starting 9/16/2026 6–7 days per year at $35.00 per hour
ECFE Preschool Screener Karen Eherenman Starting 8/26/2026 6–7 days per year at $35.00 per hour
FES EA Jenna Conroy 2026-27 Step 2= $20.92 per hour at 32.5 hours per week
FES Music Teacher Teri Mick 2026-27 BA+30 step 7= $63,417.00
Van EA Rider Isabel Bemboom 2026-27 Up to 1 hour per day
FES SPED Teacher Jocasta Adelsman 2026-27 MA step 2= $60,801.00
LTS FES Social Worker Andrea Rahm Starting 9/11/2026- 11/9/2026 $269.06 per day
FIS EA Chelsea Markfort Starting 9/16/2026 for the 26–27 school year Step 1= $20.37 per hour, up to 32.5 hours per week.
EL Teacher Vicki Disrud Change of FTE in contract for the 2026-27 school year. Increase from .2 FTE to .4 FTE $23,212.80 .40 FTE
FIS EA Michaela Hanson Starting September 2026 Step 1= $20.37 per hour up to 32.5 hours per week
FES EA Bethany Schwarz Increased daily schedule by 10 minutes  
Subject:
6.a.2.b.
On/Off-Staff Extra Curricular Individual Notes Pay Level/ Amn't
Football Assistant Coach Grant Ludwig Booster Funded $2,000.00
Cross Country EA Emily Ratka Part-time EA During Cross Country Season Step 1= $20.37 per hour
Cross Country EA Annelise Jennissen Part-time EA During Cross Country Season Step 1= $20.37 per hour
Fall Musical Play EA Krista Tangen Hours are based off of student needs. $22.93 per hour
Fall Musical Play EA Lacey Hanson Hours are based off of student needs. $22.03per hour
Fall Musical Play EA Jenna Scapanski Hours are based off of student needs. $20.92 per hour
Subject:
6.a.2.c.
Advisory Contracts 2026-27 Individual Pay Level/ Amn't
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Caitlyn Huck $399.42
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Halle Brenny $381.04
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Kayla Stafford $514.09
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Megan Welinski $445.64
FES Memory Book Co-Advisor Carrie Virnig $1,091.70
FES Re-Licensure Chair Angie Arnold $812.28
FIS Re- Licensure Chair Amanda Kivel $812.28
FIES 8th Grade Slide Show Advisor Trent Robertson $1,624.56
FIS Spelling Bee Coordinator Heather Crego $728.84
FIS Student Council Co-Advisor Kristin Herbert $1,624.56
FIS Student Council Co-Advisor Jason Swanson $1,244.48
FIS Student of the Month Advisor Shawn Hovland $1,624.56
FIS Yearbook Advisor Austin Lewandowski $2,545.12
FIS Instrumental Music Director Richard Thomas $1,300.78
FHS Re-Licensure Co-Chair Michelle Hartman $406.14
District Re-Licensure Chair Amanda Kivel $1,624.56
FHS Re-Licensure Co-Chair Samantha Gerads $340.61
District Vocal Music Director Jody Martinson $3,096.92
FHS Asst Instrumental Music Director Karissa Darling $4,061.40
FHS Instrumental Music Director Janel Hesch $5,685.96
FHS Jr Class Advisor Mary Keating $3,249.12
FHS Senior Class Co-Advisor Marie Bauerly $1,457.68
FHS Senior Class Co-Advisor Becky Rasmusson $1,624.56
FHS Student Council Advisor Richard Johnson $4,873.68
FHS Yearbook Advisor Mary Keating $6,498.24
District Chemical Health Officer Robert Notsch $3,249.12
FHS Language Club Advisor Jennifer Monroe $2,436.84
FHS MN Honor Society Advisor Michele Gross $3,249.12
Fall Musical Co-Director Amanda Kivel $5,685.96
Fall Musical Co-Director Janel Hesch $5,685.96
FHS Skills USA Advisor Brian Kemmy $3,096.92
FHS Math League Advisor Josh Raymo $2,436.84
FHS Knowledge Bowl Advisor Rod Hommerding $3,249.12
FHS Art Club Advisor Melissa Gohman $1,342.30
Subject:
6.a.3. Fundraising Applications
Subject:
6.a.3.a. Theatre Department — Snap Mobile
Attachments:
Subject:
6.a.3.b. Staff Wellness- Sheet Pan Sale
Attachments:
Subject:
6.a.4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
6.a.5. Board Bills
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Resolution for Accepting Gifts (Action)
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Minnesota Permanent School Fund Information (Discussion)
Subject:
9. Levy Certification of 2026 Payable 2027 Levy Resolution(Discussion-Action)
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Policies requiring review: (Discussion) First reading and call for public comment of the following policies:
Subject:
10.a. Policy 423 EMPLOYEE-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS
Attachments:
Subject:
10.b. Policy 503 STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Attachments:
Subject:
10.c. Policy 524 INTERNET, TECHNOLOGY, AND CELL PHONE ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY POLICY
Attachments:
Subject:
10.d. Policy 613 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Attachments:
Subject:
10.e. Policy 621 LITERACY AND THE READ ACT
Attachments:
Subject:
10.f. Policy 704 DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN INVENTORY OF FIXED ASSETS AND A FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Policies requiring review: (Discussion/Action) Third reading and call for the school board to comment on the following policies:
Subject:
11.a. Policy 208 DEVELOPMENT, ADOPTION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES
Attachments:
Subject:
11.b. Policy 402 DISABILITY NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Attachments:
Subject:
11.c. Policy 507.5 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Attachments:
Subject:
11.d. Policy 509 ENROLLMENT OF NONRESIDENT STUDENTS
Attachments:
Subject:
11.e. Policy 624 ONLINE INSTRUCTION
Attachments:
Subject:
11.f. Policy 722 PUBLIC DATA AND DATA SUBJECT REQUESTS (we will not review after this reading as it has been moved to the Annual Policy reviews for this month).
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Budget-Enrollment Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
13. Administrator Information and Reports
Attachments:
Subject:

14. Committee Reports: 

  • DACCS
  • Wellness
  • Benton- Stearns
  • Building & Grounds
  • Finance
  • Health & Safety
  • Insurance
  • MSBA
  • MSHSL
  • Policy
  • Tenure and Contract/Negotiations
Subject:
15. Opportunity for board member comments
Subject:
16. Open forum for citizens to address the school board. 
       “This public comment session is provided as an opportunity to address the School Board and express opinions, praise, or concerns. The School Board values the input of the community. However, we ask that complaints be submitted first to the building principal or other immediate supervisor so they can follow up, pursuant to Board Policy 103, and that the procedures set forth in Board Policy 206 are followed when bringing a complaint to the School Board. Specifically, speakers must be mindful of both employees’ and students’ rights to privacy.  Personal attacks will also not be allowed. Board Policy 103 and Board Policy 206 are both available on the School District’s website.”
Subject:
17. Meeting Event and Notices
Note: This list does not include scheduled events.
  • Please visit www.foley.k12.mn.us for a full calendar or visit the district office.
Subject:
17.a. 9/21-9/25- 2026-27 Homecoming week
Subject:
17.b. 9/30/2026- 2026-27 LEEA Banquet 
Subject:
17.c. 10/19/2026- Next Regular School Board meeting is held in the FIS Media Center at 5:30pm.

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