MFL MarMac Community School

Public Hearing for Renewal of Instructional Support and

November Regular Meeting

November 14, 2022

 

The MFL MarMac Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was held on November 14, 2022, in the Learning Commons of the Monona Schoolhouse.

 

Vice-President Roberta Hass called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.  Members present at roll call were Roberta Hass, Josh Grau, Collin Stubbs, and Aaron Schroeder.  Gina Roys, Tonya Meyer, and Dr. Jon Moser were absent.  Also present were Emme Schroeder and Hailey Corlett, Student Board Members, Dr. Dale Crozier; Superintendent, and Karla Hanson; Board Secretary.   Visitors were recognized and welcomed.

 

Motion made by Josh Grau, seconded by Collin Stubbs to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion by Aaron Schroeder at 6:02, seconded by Josh Grau to open the hearing for instruction support levy.  No discussion.  Motion by Collin Stubbs, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to close the open hearing at 6:03 pm.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion by Collin Stubbs, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:

 

• Minutes from the October 10, 2022, board meeting.
• Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $149,892.45, Management:  $6,553.00; Enterprise: $1,993.56; Capital Projects: $156,838.66, PPEL:  $54,527.14; Activity Account: $40,250.51, Food Service:  $54,032.33; Little Bulldog Childcare:  $5,984.72, Dr. Smith Childcare:  $3,005.46.
• The Secretary’s Report, Activity Report and Food Service Report will be filed subject to audit.

 

The motion was unanimously carried.

 

Amelya Weigand, Ave Kishman, Mindy Keehner, Keagan Echard, Olivia Martins and Lauren Kishman were present to talk about their experience at the 2022 National FFA Convention and expressed their appreciation for the District’s continued support.

 

Iowa Community Visions gave a Zoom presentation to the Board to give an overview of the work that they do in communities like ours.  Several examples of projects that have been done around the state were shown.  The Board agreed that it is a community project that they would most likely support.

 

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the Instruction Support Resolution for 2024-2029 as presented.  Roll call vote by Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Collin Stubbs, and Josh Grau.  All Ayes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the following contracts:

 

New Hires:          Kaleb Kryzstzon – High School Band

Elizabeth Halverson – HS Paraprofessional

Kathy Kugel – Wrestling Cheer Coach

 

 

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to accept the SIAC members and minutes as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Collin Stubbs, to approve and accept the new mission statement as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Dr. Crozier discussed the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool early renewal option.  Because prices are going down slightly, the board decided to table this discussion for this meeting and re-evaluate in December.

 

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to move the December 12 board meeting to 12:00 pm in the Zoom Room of the Monona Schoolhouse.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Josh Grau, the approve the SBRC Application for Increased Enrollment in the amount $27,435.50 as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Hailey Corlett and Emme Schroeder reported that in the high school all fall sports have wrapped up and winter sports have begun practicing.  The musical, The Adam’s Family, was a huge success.  FFA members recently fed the farmers who were transporting grain to the river and also attended the National Convention.  Band members are participating UIC Honor Band, Legacy is getting ready for competition, NHS had its induction ceremony.  The Veteran’s Day program was well attended again.

 

Denise Mueller gave the Middle School report.  Items of interest included:  School of the Wild, end of fall sports and beginning of winter sports, possibly looking into a split season for the girls now that girl’s wrestling has been sanctioned by the State, co-teaching continues to be successful, Red Ribbon Week and Character Ed Day, Fall concert, and the entire McGregor Center was able to attend the HS Musical.

 

Larry Meyer expounded up what Hailey and Emme reported for the high school.  Senior class pictures were taken in Decorah, Rob Sand presented the PIE Award to the District, Etiquette Trip to UIU, Mock Interviews.  There was discussion about starting a soccer team.  Approximately 80 students expressed interest.  Realistically, this won’t happen until the Spring of 2024.

 

Kathy Koether, Elementary Principal, reported 97% attendance for elementary conferences.  The winter concert will be on December 14, snack packs are being given out weekly to 40-50 students, construction is progressing on the addition and we are hoping for a mid-January completion date.

 

Dr. Crozier will work with local leaders to talk about community issues following a recent vandalism incident.  He reiterated his commitment to the District despite this being his last year.  There are many things yet to accomplish this year.

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:07 pm.

 

The next meeting will be on December 12 at 12:00 pm in the Zoom Room off the Learning Commons of the Monona Building.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Karla Hanson, Board Secretary