MFL MarMac Community School
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 15, 2024
The MFL MarMac Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was held on January 15, 2024, in the Learning Commons of the Monona Schoolhouse.
President Gina Roys called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present at roll call were Tonya Meyer, Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Josh Grau and Danielle Schlake. Dr. Jon Moser arrived at 6:02 p.m. Also present were Tim Dugger; Superintendent and Karla Hanson; Board Secretary.
Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:
- Minutes from the December 11, 2023, Regular Board Meeting and December 20, 2023 Special Meeting
- Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $110,782.59, Management: $0.00; Enterprise: $1,050.00; Capital Projects: $42,945.64, PPEL: $36,975.96; Activity Account: $49,631.55, Food Service: $19,872.65; Little Bulldog Childcare: $5,515.76, Dr. Smith Childcare: $1,420.67.
- The Secretary’s Report, Activity Report and Food Service Report will be filed subject to audit.
The motion was unanimously carried.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the following:
Resignation: Crystal Thurn, Elementary Teacher
Hire: Hannah Rose, Elementary Special Education Teacher
Approval: Kadence Pape and Shawn Morrissey, Volunteer Wrestling Coaches
Motion carried unanimously.
MORE Program student, Morgan Jacobson, and teacher Angie Pape gave a presentation about therapy dogs in schools. Several schools currently have them and discussion revolved around funding a dog, rules about who handles the dog, and board policy requirements.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the first reading of the following board policies: 100 Legal Status of the School District, 101 Educational Philosophy of the School District, 101.1 Mission and Vision Statements, 103 Long-Range Strategic Planning, 105 Assistance Animals, and 106 Title IX. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Dr. Moser, second by Tonya Meyer, to approve the 2nd reading of the following Board Policies with no changes from the first reading: 210 Development of Policy, 210.1 Region of Policy and 303.10 Voluntary Early Administrative Separation. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the creation and use of Principal and Superintendent Evaluation Handbooks. The district did not previously have these, and Mr. Dugger felt like they would be very helpful in setting expectations and for the review process. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to authorize the district’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $297,770.00 for Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) for the purpose of the 2024-2025 Dropout Prevent-At Risk Program.
Administration Reports:
Larry Meyer, High School Principal, reported on the gymnasium stage updates, the blizzard created a lot more work for custodians and athletic directors, cancer awareness week is happening, State and Civil Rights reporting is being done, scholarship recommendation letters are coming in, and winter sports and Speech are in full swing.
Tim Dugger, Elementary Principal/Superintendent, reported on the following: Discontinuation of SBO sharing agreement with Eastern Allamakee for FY25, a third science teacher for high school to give more options to our students, the first virtual day was held due to frigid temperatures, the elementary staff bathroom is done, Governor Reynolds has recommended a 2.5% DCPP increase, new base teacher salary at $50,000, and minimum salary after 12 years of $62,500, and a complete overhaul of the AEA system as we know it.
President Roys adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. The next meeting will be held on February 12, 2024, in the Monona Center Learning Commons.
A work session was held after the meeting. The topics were the Strategic Plan and the 5-Year Capital/PPEL Projects Plan. In regard to a new fieldhouse, times have changed since it was taken to the voters in 2019; inflation and cost of materials in particular. Erik Peterson talked about the different scenarios possible in the current gym. The lunchrooms in both buildings could use updates. The bus barn is also in need to repairs/replacement. It was decided to form a Facilities Committee to assess and evaluate the current needs of the school. The work session ended at 7:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karla Hanson, Board Secretary