Board Minutes – 07-24-2023

 

MFL MarMac Community School
Regular Meeting
July 24, 2023

The MFL MarMac Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was held on July 24, 2023, 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 Gina
Roys, Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Dr. Jon Moser, Collin Stubbs, and Tonya Meyer. Josh Grau was
absent due to illness. Also present were Tim Dugger; Superintendent, and Karla Hanson; Board
Secretary. Visitors were recognized and welcomed.

Motion made by Jon Moser, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the agenda as stated with the
addition of adding LP Fuel Tank proposal to the business items. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Jon Moser, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the consent items from the agenda as
follows:

● Minutes from the June 21, 2023, Regular Meeting with the correction to resignations.
Eric Koenig did not resign from his cross country track coach position – only the high
school boys track position.
● Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $256,709.75, Management:
$335,920.73; Enterprise: $0.00; Capital Projects: $48,815.72, PPEL: $155,244.91;
Activity Account: $20,671.05, Food Service: $843.75; Little Bulldog Childcare:
$4,888.81, Dr. Smith Childcare: $2,253.73.
● The Secretary’s Report, Activity Report and Food Service Report will be filed subject to
audit.

The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Collin Stubbs, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the LP Fill Station as described by
Transportation Director, Trent Miene, and proposed by Three Rivers FS. With the recent purchase of an
LP bus, the district has a need for an LP fill station on site. The cost will be approximately $14,000, for
installation with a rented tank. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Contracts: Kayla Thompson, Elementary Paraprofessional
Dan Anderson, Assistant HS Wrestling Coach
Northeast Iowa Health Occupations Academy, Academic Classes
Northeast Iowa Community College, FY24 Concurrent Classes
Resignations: Mike Driscoll, HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Stephanie Michel – HS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Cynthia Landt – Elementary Paraprofessional

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the English Language Learner Plan as
presented. There are currently no enrolled students in need of the services, but the district will be
ready if the situation presents itself. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Collin Stubbs, seconded by Jon Moser, to approve the following handbooks as presented:
Elementary, Middle School, High School, Preschool, Activity, and Staff. Handbooks are available for
viewing on the MFL MarMac website. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board welcomed Stan Rheingans and Dr. Bill Withers from Keystone AEA. Dr. Withers thanked the
Board for the continued support and discussed the services provided by the AEA’s in the state and
changes in upcoming funding for them.

Administration Reports:

Denise Mueller, Middle School Principal, reported that the science room and upstairs bathroom
remodels are moving along nicely. The continued hard work by the summer custodial staff was
recognized and is appreciated. New staff members have begun setting up their classrooms and teachers
have taken advantage of the “Ed Camp” days.

Larry Meyer, High School Principal, reported that summer sports were successful. Football and
volleyball practices will begin after the state mandated “Family Week”. Student schedules are done,
the new scoreboards are up in the gym, and beginning year schedules for the staff will be distributed
soon. August 23 is the first day of school and will be here soon.

Tim Dugger, Superintendent and Elementary Principal, reported that the elementary addition is almost
complete. Furniture is set to arrive soon, but the new staff bathroom has yet to be done. The courtyard
project will be completed by Outdoor Creations. A donation of $5,000.00 was received for the purchase
of a new softball pitching machine. This being Mr. Dugger’s 29th year in education, he looks forward to
the return of staff and students in August.

The next meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 21, 2023, in the Monona Schoolhouse Learning
Commons.

President Roys adjourned the regular meeting at 6:58 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Karla Hanson
Board Secretary/Treasurer