May 11, 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
Discussion:
Vicki Bangert addressed the board on the previous decision that was made regarding a previous employment candidate. Expressed disagreement with the direction the school district is heading into the future. Expressed the need to make each person feel welcome.
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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: Colby Dunn Reading his award-winning essay
Discussion:
Colby Dunn presented his award winning essay. Falls City Public Schools has not had any previous students win this award.
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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
Discussion:
Recognized Mr Gale Dunkhas for his 19 years of service. We thank him for his years of dedication and service. Policies are still under review and in June we will begin to discuss and move forward. Plan to vote on it in July during the monthly board meeting. Please think of dates late June or early July for the Board retreat. Marcia Herring from NASB would also like to join to do some training for the board. We are holding down spending as much as we can. Review code of conduct. Graduation went very well. Thank you to everyone for attending.
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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. Final Reading on Policy Reviews and Revisions 7000, 8000 , 9000 will be released to you in late May. The final review will begin in June and finish in July.
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3.2. Discussion on Alt ED Program moving to the High School
Discussion:
We have gained back some areas to move the Alternative School back to the high school. It will be more effective to have these students in high school. Mr Sullivan recommends this would benefit students and the district. To provide a safe space for kids and the teachers.
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3.3. Take action to accept Staff resignations
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3.3.a. Take action to approve the rescinding request from Joey Willette as the new Elementary Music Instructor.
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3.3.b. Accept Timothy Ellis's resignation and thank him for his years of service to Falls City Public Schools.
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3.4. Discuss and take action to hire staff
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3.4.a. Take action to hire Bobbi Enniking as the new 6th grade ELA and Social Studies
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3.4.b. Take action to hire Rachel Wertenberger as the new Elementary Music Instructor.
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3.5. Discuss and take action on technology requests
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3.6. Discuss and take action to set a budget retreat on June or July ________ 2026
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3.7. Discussion and take action on selecting a bank of record for the next three years, starting with the 2026 - 2027 school year.
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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 June 8th, 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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