MFL MarMac Community School
December Regular Meeting and
Organizational Meeting
December 11, 2023
The MFL MarMac Regular and Organizational Meetings of the Board of Directors was held on December 11, 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 Tonya Meyer, Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Josh Grau and Dr. Jon Moser. Collin Stubbs was absent. Also present were Tim Dugger; Superintendent, Karla Hanson; Board Secretary, and Mindy Keehner; student board member. Visitors were recognized and welcomed.
The following changes were made to the agenda – add MORE Program student presentation and remove oath of office to the secretary-treasurer. Motion by Roberta Hass , seconded by Tonya Meyer to approve the agenda with those changes. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:
- Minutes from the November 13, 2023, board meeting.
- Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $90,477.96, Management: $0.00; Enterprise: $1,993.56; Capital Projects: $136,549.50, PPEL: $27,614.36; Activity Account: $23,825.28, Food Service: $23,344.12; Little Bulldog Childcare: $4,931.66, Dr. Smith Childcare: $1,703.97.
- The Secretary’s Report, Activity Report and Food Service Report will be filed subject to audit.
The motion was unanimously carried.
MORE Program students, Ava Goltz and Morgan Jacobson did a presentation on the design guide they are developing with the help of the marketing team. The goal is to have a cohesive design throughout the schools. For more information, please come to the MORE Program Showcase on December 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Roberta Hass to approve the following:
Resignation: Chet Bachman, 8th grade football
Hire: Jeanne Krueger, Custodian
Cory Donlon, Assistant Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
The board also approved the following unpaid, voluntary coaches:
Kayla Keehner, Girls Basketball
Summer Schutte, Girls Basketball
Dale Crozier, Wrestling
Michael Egan, Wrestling
Motion carried unanimously.
The Oath of Office was read by Secretary, Karla Hanson, to new Board Member, Danielle Schlake, and re-elected members, Roberta Hass and Tonya Meyer. Collin Stubbs was recognized for his many years of service to the school district.
Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve the first reading as presented of board policies 210 (Development of Policy) and 210.1 (Revision of Policy). Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed the first reading of Board Policy 310.10 (Voluntary Early Administrative Separation). Discussion revolved around the length of employment for administrative staff before they are eligible for an early separation package and that the Board has the authority to assess the feasibility of the policy on a case-by-case basis. Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to increase the number of employment years to eight and to include the business manager. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Jon Moser, to approve the second reading of the other 300 Series Policies. Motion carried unanimously.
Erik Peterson addressed the Board again regarding the gymnasium stage renovation. A handicap ramp can be added to the north side of the stage, but major renovations cannot happen until summer. The smaller project of removing the curtains and walls, and cleaning up the electrical and pipes on the walls is scheduled to happen over Christmas break. More discussions will be had before moving forward with the larger project of removing part of the stage. Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Jon Moser, to move forward with the December updates. Motion carried unanimously.
President Roys appointed Tim Dugger temporary chair at 6:43 pm.
Motion by Jon Moser, seconded by Roberta Hass, to appoint Gina Roys Board President. No further nominations were made. Roll call vote: Gina Roys, abstained. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0.
Temporary Chairperson, Tim Dugger, turned the meeting over to President Roys at 6:46 p.m.
Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to appoint Jon Moser Board Vice President. No further nominations were made. Roll call vote: Jon Moser, abstained. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0.
President, Gina Roys, appointed Karla Hanson as Secretary/Treasurer, Josh Grau to the Allamakee County Conference Board, Aaron Schroeder to the Clayton County Conference Board, Official Newspaper for calendar year 2024 will be The North Iowa Times/Times Register, Legal Council Designation will be Ahlers and Cooney, and Greg Schiller, Depository Amounts will be Freedom Bank $10M, Central States Bank $4M, and Luana Savings Bank $4M. Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Josh Grau to approve these appointments. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the dates for Board Meetings as presented and to keep the meeting time at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS:
Mindy Keehner, Student Board Member, reported that the Student Council made a donation to the Clayton County Food Shelf, the winter concert will be next week, dance team did a great job at the State competition, winter sports are in full swing and the FFA was busy sorting and delivery fruit orders.
Larry Meyer, High School Principal, reported that the required tornado and fire drilled are now complete, a lockdown drill will take place this week, parent meetings continue, upgrades to the science room are in the new future, the Holiday Train stopped in Marquette, an Academic Assembly is scheduled, and everyone is anticipating a good Christmas break.
Brett Jackson, Assistant Middle School Principal, reported that the 4th and 5th grades had their holiday concert, student council did a food drive for the Holiday Train and also worked on a benefit for Eli Besler, the MS will also have a lockdown drill, and the final Character Ed theme will be Fairness.
Abbey Cottrell, Assistant Elementary Principal, reported that hearing, vision and voluntary dental screenings are done, the staff is participating in the 12 Days of Christmas and enjoying lots of good food and treats, Festive Fridays are happening, and Christmas parties and movies are planned.
Tim Dugger, Superintendent, said staff has begun looking at the 2024-2025 calendar, he requested an updated Administrative Handbook with more precise evaluation guidelines. The current safety plan is 50+ pages long and he would like to see that reduced in size. Finally, he wished everyone a very Happy Holiday and expressed his gratitude and happiness with how well the first six months of the fiscal year have gone here at MFL MarMac.
President Roys adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karla Hanson, Secretary/Treasurer