October 19, 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 |
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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. Presentation of the Minnesota's Permanent School Fund - Denise Dittrich, Government Relations, Minnesota School Board Association
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2. 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 $499,218.83 for pay periods 10/2/26 and 10/16/26.
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2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $3,604,020.19.
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3. Approve past meeting minutes for the regular school board meeting on 9/21/2026.
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4. Approve the retirement of Kim McDonald, Intervention Teacher, effective December 31, 2026
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5. Approve the hire of Kristi Benedict as .6 SLP position
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6. Approve the hire of Quianna Ford as Assistant Girls Track & Field Coach, for the 2026-2027 season
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7. Approve the hire of Ariana Zahradka as Knowledge Bowl Coach, for 2026-27 season
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8. Approve the hire of Shawn Bowles as One Act Play Coach, for the 2026-2027 season
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9. Approve the hire of Glen Marcotte as Unpaid Volunteer Girls Hockey Coach, for the 2026-2027 season
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10. Approve the Backus Rental Contract for 2026-2027 for the Junior High Basketball games
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11. Approval of FES Standards-Based Report Card Pilot Project
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12. Approve the fundraising for the 6th Grade Class Trip; Scholastic Book Fair & Village Inn Pie's
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13. Approve the additional Bronco Basketball fundraisers; Throw-4-dough during half time, 50/50 draw during varsity games
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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)
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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 ISD #361 International Falls Public School Statement of Work - Audit Services
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 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. |
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Adjournment
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1. Motion by ______, second by ______ to adjourn meeting at ______ p.m.
Motion carried / failed. |