April 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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1. Business Items:
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1.1. Roll Call, Open Meetings Act Notice, and Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
President Goff announced that the open meetings act notice is posted on the wall of this meeting room.
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1.2. Approval of Absences
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The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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1.3. Approval of Agenda
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1.4. Approval of Previous Minutes
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1.5. Public Comment
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1.6. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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1.7. Approval of Claims
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2. Informational Items/Reports:
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2.1. Staff/Student/Organization Report: Brock Caudle presents the Falls City FCCLA Chapter in Review!
Discussion:
Brock Caudle presented to the board on the Falls City FCCLA Chapter.
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2.2. Principal's Reports:
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2.2.a. Mrs. Leyden - North Elementary School Principal
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2.2.b. Mr. Gibson - South Elementary School Principal
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2.2.c. Mrs. Robeson - Middle School Principal
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2.2.d. Mr. Sullivan - High School Principal
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2.3. Board President's Report:
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2.4. Superintendent's Report:
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2.4.a. Dr. Offner - Superintendent
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Legislative wrap up. Passed three bills that will affect us. A board member has to attend the pink postcard at the county level. Minimal changes came from the legislature. Early grade suspension. Can suspend pre K-2 kids. This was an update from a previous ban. School Boards and NRCSA will be sending out information on all the changes. Buildings and grounds updates. Project notes have been sent out. The girls' bathroom at the high school has stopped functioning. Work will be done to make this repair. General tax target is looking solid. Everything is looking to move in a positive direction. New staff, expanding SPED staff.
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2.5. Board Committee/Member Reports:
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3. Old/New Action Items:
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3.1. Policy Reviews and Revisions 5000 and 6000 will be released to you after the board meeting
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3.2. Take action to accept Staff resignations
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3.2.a. Accept the resignation of Gale Dunkhas, and thank him for his decades of service to Falls City Public Schools.
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3.2.b. Accept the resignation of Rachel Wertenberger, and thank her for her service to Falls City Public Schools.
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3.3. Discuss and take action to hire staff
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3.3.a. Take action to hire Josh Rowan as the new High School Assistant Principal and Activity Director.
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3.3.b. Take action to hire Shaina Russell as the new 3rd Grade Instructor.
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3.3.c. Take action to hire Thomas Oberle, the new 6-12 Instrumental Instructor.
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3.3.d. Take action to hire Joey Willette as the new Elementary Music Instructor.
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3.3.e. Take action to hire Brooke Rowan as the new Secondary Life Skills Instructor.
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3.4. Discuss and take action on school meal prices for 2026 - 2027.
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3.5. Discussion on selecting a bank of record for the next three years, starting with the 2026 - 2027 school year.
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3.6. Discuss special education numbers and the need to hire additional staff for the 2026 - 2027 School year.
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3.7. Discuss and take action on EMCs proposal to replace or fix the Middle School Boiler for $98,600.
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3.8. Discuss and take action on technology requests
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3.9. Discuss and take action to approve carpeting for multiple areas in the district for $36,631.
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3.10. Discuss Sped staffing and take action on the ESU 4 Special Education Service contract for $75,300.
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3.11. Discuss and take action to approve Classified Employee wages for the 2026 - 2027 School year.
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3.12. Discussion and take action on Dr. Offner's Contract.
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4. Executive Session: Requested by member, approved by majority, as per statute
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5. Adjournment and Next Meetings: The next regular monthly Board of Education meeting is scheduled for May 11th, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Central Office at Falls City Middle School. Regular and special meeting agendas are kept in the Office of the Superintendent. Board Committee meetings TBD.
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