February 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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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 ___ Emmitt Olson, Student Representative |
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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:
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2. Public Open Forum
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Committee and Administrative Reports
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1. Emmitt Olson, Student Representative:
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2. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:
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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 $446,060.87 for pay periods 1/23/26 and 2/06/26.
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2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $3,112,638.05.
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3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 01/20/26.
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4. Approve the retirement of Lisa Simon as the Visual Arts Teacher, effective 06/01/2026.
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5. Approve the retirement of Carol Jaska as Science Teacher, effective 05/29/2026.
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6. Approve the resignation of Dawn Monrean, paraprofessional, effective 02/20/26.
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7. Approve the hiring of Hailey Auran as Assistant Girls Swimming and Diving Coach, for the 2026-2027 Season.
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8. Approve the hiring of Kristie LaVigne as paid Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season.
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9. Approve the hiring of TJ Coulombe as paid Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season.
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10. Approve the hiring of Trent Nicholson as Volunteer Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season.
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11. Approve the hiring of Marissa Kerry as Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season.
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12. Approve the hiring of Michael Leahy as Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season.
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13. Approve the hiring of John Reller, as Volunteer Junior High Boy's Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season.
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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 Local #331 Trimester MOU.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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1.c. Approve the L4798 Education Minnesota Educational Support Paraprofessionals from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed. |
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2. Maintain our facilities to be welcoming, safe and efficient for use by students and the community.
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2.a. Approve the bid by Up North Builders, Inc. in the sum of $73,965.00 for the repair of Bronco Arena - Wall and Masonry Work.
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. |