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           
___ Emmitt Olson, Student Representative                 
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
1. Approve agenda as presented. 
Motion by ______, second by ______. Motion carried / failed.
Open Forum
1. Elk's Student's of the Month:
2. Public Open Forum
Committee and Administrative Reports
1. Emmitt Olson, Student Representative:
2. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:
3. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:
4. Molly Larson, Community Education Director:
5. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:
6. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:  
7. Policy Committee:
8. Athletic Committee:
9. Legislative Committee:
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.
1. Approve payroll in the amount of $446,060.87 for pay periods 1/23/26 and 2/06/26.
2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $3,112,638.05.
3. Approve past meeting minutes for the special school board meeting on 01/05/26 and regular school board meeting on 01/20/26.
4. Approve the retirement of Lisa Simon as the Visual Arts Teacher, effective 06/01/2026. 
 
5. Approve the retirement of Carol Jaska as Science Teacher, effective 05/29/2026. 
6. Approve the resignation of Dawn Monrean, paraprofessional, effective 02/20/26.
7. Approve the hiring of Hailey Auran as Assistant Girls Swimming and Diving Coach, for the 2026-2027 Season. 
 
8. Approve the hiring of Kristie LaVigne as paid Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
9. Approve the hiring of  TJ Coulombe as paid Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
10. Approve the hiring of Trent Nicholson as Volunteer Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
 
11. Approve the hiring of Marissa Kerry as Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
12. Approve the hiring of Michael Leahy as Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
13. Approve the hiring of John Reller, as Volunteer Junior High Boy's Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season. 
 
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 Local #331 Trimester MOU.
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.
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.
 
2. Maintain our facilities to be welcoming, safe and efficient for use by students and the community
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.
Adjournment
1. Motion by ______, second by ______ to adjourn meeting at ______ p.m. 
Motion carried / failed.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: February 17, 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           
___ Emmitt Olson, Student Representative                 
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. Elk's Student's of the Month:
Subject:
2. Public Open Forum
Subject:
Committee and Administrative Reports
Subject:
1. Emmitt Olson, Student Representative:
Subject:
2. Melissa Tate, Secondary Principal:
Subject:
3. Lisa West, Elementary Principal:
Subject:
4. Molly Larson, Community Education Director:
Subject:
5. Timm Ringhofer, Activities Director:
Subject:
6. Beth Shermoen, Superintendent:  
Subject:
7. Policy Committee:
Subject:
8. Athletic Committee:
Subject:
9. 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 $446,060.87 for pay periods 1/23/26 and 2/06/26.
Subject:
2. Approve current accounts payable due in the amount of $3,112,638.05.
Attachments:
Subject:
3. Approve past meeting minutes for the special school board meeting on 01/05/26 and regular school board meeting on 01/20/26.
Attachments:
Subject:
4. Approve the retirement of Lisa Simon as the Visual Arts Teacher, effective 06/01/2026. 
 
Subject:
5. Approve the retirement of Carol Jaska as Science Teacher, effective 05/29/2026. 
Subject:
6. Approve the resignation of Dawn Monrean, paraprofessional, effective 02/20/26.
Subject:
7. Approve the hiring of Hailey Auran as Assistant Girls Swimming and Diving Coach, for the 2026-2027 Season. 
 
Subject:
8. Approve the hiring of Kristie LaVigne as paid Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
Subject:
9. Approve the hiring of  TJ Coulombe as paid Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
Subject:
10. Approve the hiring of Trent Nicholson as Volunteer Junior High Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
 
Subject:
11. Approve the hiring of Marissa Kerry as Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
Subject:
12. Approve the hiring of Michael Leahy as Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach for the 2025-2026 Season. 
Subject:
13. Approve the hiring of John Reller, as Volunteer Junior High Boy's Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 season. 
 
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 Local #331 Trimester MOU.
Motion by ______, second by ______.  Motion carried / failed.
Subject:
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.
 
Subject:
2. Maintain our facilities to be welcoming, safe and efficient for use by students and the community
Subject:
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.
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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