MFL MarMac Community School
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on FY23 Budget Amendment
May 08, 2023
The MFL MarMac Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was held on May 8, 2023, in the Library of the McGregor Schoolhouse.
President Gina Roys called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Members present at roll call were Gina Roys, Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Dr. Jon Moser, Collin Stubbs, Tonya Meyer, and Josh Grau. Also present were Dr. Dale Crozier; Superintendent, and Karla Hanson; Board Secretary. Student Board Members, Mindy Keehner and Eric Grady were also present. Visitors were recognized and welcomed.
Motion made Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the agenda as stated. Motion carried unanimously.
President Roys opened the public meeting for FY23 Budget Amendment Hearing at 6:04 pm. No discussion was had. Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Tonya Meyer to close the public hearing on the FY23 Budget Amendment at 6:05 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Collin Stubbs, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:
- Minutes from the April 10, 2023, Regular Meeting and 2023-2024 Budget Hearing.
- Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $93,284.25 Management: $0.00; Enterprise: $900.00; Capital Projects: $26,531.58, PPEL: $37,784.45; Activity Account: $58,391.26, Food Service: $20,149.64; Little Bulldog Childcare: $4,241.50, Dr. Smith Childcare: $2,116.73.
- The Secretary’s Report, Activity Report and Food Service Report will be filed subject to audit.
The motion was unanimously carried.
Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Collin Stubbs to approve the contracts as follows:
Contracts: Brett Corlett – MS Teacher
Whitney Dolan – Elementary Paraprofessional
Victoria Breuer – HS Special Education Teacher
Brianna Werges – Counselor
Cheri Moser – Large Group Speech
Jessica Peterson – Soccer Coach
Abbey Cottrell – Soccer Coach
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the resignations as follows:
Resignations: Lindsey Sorensen – Counselor
Tiffany Torkelson – Elementary Paraprofessional
Tracy Decker – Assistant Wrestling
Stephanie Michel – HS Volleyball
Lori Vorwald – Concession Stand Coordinator
Larry Kugel – Custodian
Jaydeane Berns – Chorus
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the transfers as follows:
Transfers: Lisa Lenth to Pre-Kindergarten
Jaydeane Berns to Counselor
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the FY23 Budget Amendment. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the Career and Academic Plan as presented. The board thanked Abbey Cottrell, Melissa Haberichter and Kellie Saxe for the work they put into creating and presenting the plan to the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the easement between the Monona center (on the northeast corner of the student parking lot) and the Chris Colsch property. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Collin Stubbs, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve the FY23 SIAC minutes and FY24 SIAC committee as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the following sharing agreements:
Keystone AEA – Guidance
Eastern Allamakee – Business Manager
Postville – Transportation Director
Central – Curriculum Director (or other similar position)
Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve substitute pay as follows, effective May 11, 2023:
Substitute Teacher: $130.00/day ($16.25/hour)
Long Term Substitute Teacher: $160.00/day ($20/hour)
Support Staff Substitute: $11.50/hour
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Collin Stubbs, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the job descriptions as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS:
Student Board Members reported the following activities in the high school: golf, track, FFA sponsored petting zoo for the elementary, State FFA Convention, Prom, Band and Chorus competition, Student Council elections, NHS induction ceremony, Awards night, and graduation ceremony on May 21.
Larry Meyer also reported that that the district held fire drills in May, students continue to excel in academics, almost 100 students volunteered to help sandbag in Marquette, Baccalaureate, May 17 is the last day for seniors and graduation will the following Sunday.
Denise Mueller reports that the McGregor Center has been busy with the following activities: ISASP testing, Honor band, Variety Show, SODA visit to the 5th grade, safety meeting, Character Education Day, Pork Producers cooked for the school, hiring/interviewing, science room and bathroom remodel updates, greenhouse grant, Wellness Wednesday, fieldtrips, track, Zen Den, and 8th Grade Graduation.
Dale Crozier reported that optional-use fingerprint kits were sent home with students, which were sent to the school from the Attorney General’s office for distribution. May 26 will be the last day of school. Even though we missed 10 days due to weather, we were able to make up and forgive some days to keep the last day of school before Memorial weekend. Dr. Crozier talked about the OWLS (cameras) that were purchased during the pandemic and not used. Some were sold to Eastern Allamakee CSD, and others will be donated to surrounding towns within our district. Dr. Crozier discussed technology, supplies, and uses he would like for the transition between superintendents.
The next meeting will be held in the Monona Center Learning Commons on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
President Roys adjourned the regular meeting at 6:44 p.m.
At 6:47 pm, the board went into exempt session based on Iowa to discuss negotiations per Iowa Code section 21.9. The Board closed the Exempt Session at 7:16 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Karla Hanson
Board Secretary