December 15, 2025 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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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 ___ Joe Sullivan & Max Youso, Student Representatives |
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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. Elk's Student's of the Month:
December: Lauren Basaraba & Zach Youso |
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2. Public Open Forum
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Audit Presentation
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1. Recieve the fiscal year 2025 Audit Presentation and Financial Report from Becca Nielsen, CPA, Manager State and Local Government division with Clifton Larson Allen LLP.
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Committee and Administrative Reports
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1. Joe Sullivan and Max Youso, Student Representatives:
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2. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal: Trimester Presentation
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3. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:
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4. Molly Larson, Community Education Director:
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5. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:
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6. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:
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7. Policy Committee:
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8. Athletic Committee:
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9. 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 $479,599.22 for pay periods 11/28/2025 and 12/12/25.
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2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $1,720,412.91.
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3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 11/17/25.
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4. Approve the placement of one ATM in the high school and one ATM in Bronco Arena by Paul Koerbitz from Warroad. Proceeds from the fees for withdrawals from the ATM's will be sent to the school district once per month.
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5. Approve new Community Education Pool Fees, effective 01/01/2025.
Daily Admission—Single Use
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6. Approve Lynnette Anderson as Special Education Teacher at Falls Elementary, with a start date of 01/05/25.
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7. Approve Kris Snyder as a paid van driver for Speech, for the 2025-2026 season.
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8. Approve Whitney McWilliams as C-Team Boys Basketball coach for the 2025-2026 season.
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9. Approve Alexis Erickson as Assistant Boys Track and Field coach for the 2025-2026 season.
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10. Approve Elie Jean as volunteer assistant for Boys Basketball, for the 2025-2026 season.
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11. Approve Jim Yount as an volunteer coach for One Act Play and Speech, for the 2025-2026 season.
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12. Approve Jordin Martinez as an volunteer coach for Speech, for the 2025-2026 season.
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13. Accept the Resignation of Seth Ettestad as Head Football Coach effective 12/08/2025.
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14. Approve the Resignation of Berta Filipiak as assistant cook at FES, effective 12/18/2025.
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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 2025-2026 FES Student Handbook.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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1.c. Approve the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 ISD 361 Trimester Schedule.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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TNT MEETING - START AT 6:00 PM
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1. Receive TNT presentation.
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2. Approve the 25 Pay 26 (FY27) Levy in the amount of $4,520,629.15.
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. |