MFL MarMac Community School District
Regular Meeting
October 13, 2025
The MFL MarMac Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was
held on October 13, 2025, in the McGregor Schoolhouse.
President, Gina Roys, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present at roll call
were Dr. Jonathon Moser, Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Danielle Schlake, Tonya Meyer and
Josh Grau. Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugger, Board Secretary, Karla Hanson,
and student representative, Mattie Hallberg.
Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the consent items from the
agenda as follows:
1. Minutes from September 8, 2025, Regular Meeting
2. Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $140,018.85, Preschool: $915.00,
Management: $0.00, Food Service: $28,446.09, Activity Fund: $44,948.87, Capital
Projects: $21,438.21, PPEL: $13,086.01, Little Bulldog Childcare: $106,073.08, Dr.
Smith Childcare: $2,292.34.
3. The secretary’s report, activity report and food service report will be filed subject to
audit.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Dr. Moser, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the following resignations, hires
and volunteers:
Resignations: Larry Meyer, High School Principal
Brenda Hoth, Paraprofessional
Transfers: Jessica Peterson, from Head Boys to Head Girls Soccer Coach
Erik Peterson, from Asst Soccer Coach to Head Boys Soccer Coach
Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion followed regarding how to proceed with hiring a new principal. Options included
hiring a search firm or doing it in-house. Motion by Dr. Moser, seconded by Roberta Hass, to
have the current administration team complete this task. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the MFL MarMac special education program expenditures for the 2024-2025 school
year exceeded the program’s revenues, resulting in a deficit of $630,862.43; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 257.31(14) and the Iowa Administrative Code 281-98.21(5)
provide that a school district may request additional allowable growth and supplemental aid for a
special education deficit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of MFL MarMac, meeting in
regular session on the 13 th day of October, 2025, requests the School Budget Review
Committee (SBRC) to grant allowable growth and supplemental aid in the amount of
$630,862.43 for the fiscal year 2024-2025 special education deficit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the School Board Secretary is hereby directed to certify and
submit this request to the Iowa Department of Education and the School Budget Review
Committee in accordance with applicable rules and deadlines.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dugger reviewed the Federal Title Programs for the year. These funds are used for teacher
salaries and benefits, class size reduction, instruction in K-3, and student support/academic
enrichment.
Motion by Dr. Moser, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to move the following policies to second
reading: 503.1 Student Conduct, 503.1R1 Student Conduct – Regulation, 503.2 Expulsion,
503.3 Fines-Fees-Charges, 503.3R1 Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures, 503.4
Good Conduct Rule, 503.5 Corporal Punishment, Mechanical Restrain and Prone Restraint,
503.6 Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students, 503.6R1 Physical Restraint and Seclusion
of Students – Regulation, 503.6E1 Use of Physical Restraint and/or Seclusion Documentation
Form, 503.6E2 Debriefing Letter to Guardian or Student Involved in an Occurrence Where
Physical Restraint and/or Seclusion was Used, 503.6E3 Debriefing Meeting Document
Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the second and final
reading of the following policies: 502.1 Student Appearance, 502.2 Care of School
Property/Vandalism, 502.3 Student Expression and Student Publications, 502.3R1 Student
Expression and Student Publications Code, 502.4 Student Complaints and Grievances, 502.5
Student Lockers, 502.6 Weapons, 502.7 Student Substance Use, 502.8 Search and Seizure,
502.8R1 Search and Seizure Regulation, 502.8E1 Search and Seizure Checklist, 502.9
Interviews of Students by Outside Agencies, 502.10 Use of Motor Vehicles. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mark Panther discussed with the Board the services that the Iowa Association of School Boards
can offer for long term facility planning. The Iowa Construction Advocate Team (ICAT) is a
service of the Iowa Association of School Boards in partnership with Estes Construction,
supports Iowa school districts through all stages of facility planning and construction. ICAT
provides expert, neutral guidance to help districts make informed decisions about new buildings,
renovations, or repairs. Their services include facility assessments, long-term planning, budget
and financial advice, contractor and architect selection, construction oversight, and community
engagement. Using a collaborative approach, ICAT helps schools’ complete projects that are
cost-effective, high quality and aligned with educational goals. Mr. Dugger will work on setting
up a timeline to move this project forward.
REPORTS:
Mattie Hallberg, Student Representative, talked about the many activities in the high school.
These included Homecoming, cancellation of the Halloween Carnival, Food Shelf and Holiday
Train, Penny Wars, Boba and Hot Chocolate Fundraisers, Christmas gift purchases for Foster
families, and creation of a Tik Tok account.
Larry Meyer, High School Principal, stated that the first quarter ends on October 17, 2025, State
Reporting of Certified Enrollment for Fall is done, Stacey Besch will present about Human
Trafficking, fall sports are wrapping up, UIC Vocal Fest was held October 13, and we had
several students (and a school board member) participate in the most recent Elkader Opera
House production.
Abbey Cottrell, Assistant Elementary Principal, reports that FAST testing is complete, kids below
benchmark will receive intervention time, Red Ribbon Week is coming up, lots of fall field trips
happening, career connected learning day, Bingo for the entire elementary and Fire Safety
Week are some of the highlights.
Tim Dugger, Superintendent, briefed the Board on the recent financials audit, no major findings
were found and the District is maintaining its financial stability. However, enrollment is expected
to go down by about five students and that will impact funding in the future. Reminder to
everyone – get out and vote on November 4.
President Roys adjourned the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held at
6:00 p.m. on November 10, 2025, in the Monona Center Learning Commons.
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Gina Roys, Board President Date Karla Hanson, Board Secretary Date