MFL MarMac Community School

Regular Meeting

June 21, 2023

 

The MFL MarMac Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was held on June 21, 2023, in the Learning Commons of the Monona Schoolhouse.

President Gina Roys called the meeting to order at 6:01 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.  Visitors were recognized and welcomed.

Motion made by Josh Grau, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the agenda with the following changes:  remove III. Hold Hearing on the 2023-24 Budget and remove Business Item #7 – EL (English Learners) Plan, 2023-24.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:

• Minutes from the May 8, 2023, Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on FY23 Budget Amendment.
• Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $326,415.22, Management:  $0.00; Enterprise: $900.00; Capital Projects: $233,465.87, PPEL:  $53,674.36; Activity Account: $118,185.73, Food Service:  $37,669.72; Little Bulldog Childcare:  $9,095.09, Dr. Smith Childcare:  $3,684.96.
• The Secretary’s Report, Activity Report and Food Service Report will be filed subject to audit.

The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Collin Stubbs to approve the contracts as follows:

 

Contracts:

Angie Pape –  Freshmen Volleyball

Kathy Kugel – Concession Stand Coordinator

Neil Heins – Custodian

Ian Zahren – Chorus

Becky Johnson – Head Coach, HS Volleyball

Alexis Lindsay – MS Special Education Teacher

Emily Kinley – School Nurse

Angela Lansing – Preschool Teacher

 

Resignations:

Dawn Amundson – Elementary Paraprofessional

Nicole Gray – Preschool Teacher

Brandi Crozier – Part Time Marketing Support

Eric Koenig – HS Track (Boys and Cross Country)

 

Transfers:              Chessie Andrist – MS Special Education to Elementary Teacher

Angela Rumph – Freshmen Volleyball to JV Volleyball

 

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the teacher contracts as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the negotiated contract extensions with both certified teachers and ESP classified staff.  This included an additional year of ISI for certified and an hourly increase to $1.25 for classified, as well as increased personal time for both classifications of employees.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the contracts for classified staff, principals, and non-union office staff.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Collin Stubbs, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the open enrollment eligibility waiver as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Jon Moser, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve the Teacher Leadership assignments for FY24 as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the contract with Martin Gardner to design a press box, new science rooms and the south entrance.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Collin Stubbs, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the fuel oil bid received from Three Rivers FS for the 2023-2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the annual review of the Safety Procedures and Safety Manual as presented, with the minor grammatical changes from the previous plan.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Moser, to permanently set School Board Meetings to the third Monday of each month, beginning in August.  The July meeting will be on the fourth Monday, July 24.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Dr. Moser, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the Department of Management Levy adjustment as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Collin Stubbs, to increase meal prices by $0.05 to account for inflation for the FY24 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Collin Stubbs, to approve the transfer of up to $25,000 from general fund to activity fund for FY23 safety expenditures.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to direct the business office to pay outstanding invoices to end FY23 and to void any outstanding checks over 18 months old.  Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Dr. Moser, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the EMC Insurance renewal as presented by Garms Insurance.  Motion carried unanimously.

Administration Reports:

Larry Meyer, High School Principal, reported the following summer activities:  KPEC Conference, State reporting is complete, baseball and softball will be winding down soon, band will have a drum line this fall, safety meetings at Clayton Ridge stressed intruder training, the custodian staff is working hard to get the buildings ready for the first day of school, Mr. Anderson will coach and Karter Decker will play in the Shrine Bowl next month, FFA is honoring the dairy industry with milkshakes on June 22, 2023.

Kathy Koether, Elementary Principal, was presented with a plaque by the Board for her many years of service and dedication to education.  She reported that professional development plans have been reviewed, work continues around getting furniture for the new addition, and that painting will be done in the elementary this summer.  Kathy thanked everyone for their support and said that she hopes to continue in some capacity, whether substitute teaching or volunteering, to stay connected to all the wonderful families and staff in the community.

Dr. Crozier, Superintendent:  On this, his final school board meeting as Superintendent, Dr. Crozier gave a heartfelt thank you to the board, the staff, and the community for making his time serving the MFL MarMac Community School District so fulfilling.  While there were challenges, successes and failures over the years, his time spent here will forever hold a special place in his heart.

Dr. Crozier also gave a RSAI (Rural Schools Advocates of Iowa) review.  He also talked about PPEL/SAVE funding and projects that are currently happening (i.e.:  MS science room, elementary school upgrades and addition, etc.), as well as plans for future projects.  The social-emotional well-being of students and staff will continue to be addressed.  The Strategic Plan was distributed again and discussed.  Many of the items in that plan have already come to fruition, but work continues to happen and change as necessary for the district to meet its goal of providing the best possible education for the children in our community.

The next meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on July 24, 2023, in the Monona Schoolhouse Learning Commons.

President Roys adjourned the regular meeting at 7:02 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Karla Hanson, Board Secretary