Board Minutes – 6-11-2018

MFL MarMac Community School
Regular Monthly Minutes
June 11, 2018


The MFL MarMac Board of Education held its regular monthly board meeting on June 11, 2018, in the high school media center of the Monona schoolhouse.

President Roys called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Members present at roll call were Brian Meyer, Tonya Meyer, Gina Roys and Josh Grau. Absent at roll call were Jonathon Moser, Collin Stubbs and Sharon Greener. Also present were Dale Crozier, Superintendent, Larry Meyer, High School Principal, Denise Mueller, Middle School Principal, Kathy Koether, Elementary Principal, and Cindy Koons, Board Secretary. Visitors were welcomed and recognized.

Add item #13 to the agenda: Time and date of July board meeting.

Motion by T. Meyer, seconded by Grau, to approve the agenda with additional agenda item. The motion was unanimously carried.

Jonathon Moser present at 7:09 p.m.

Motion by T. Meyer, to approve the following consent items from the agenda:

  • Minutes from the May 14, 2018, board meetings.
  • Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $162,151.23; Management Fund: $121.00; Capital Projects: $35,273.44; PPEL: $9,300.04; Clearing Account: $24,573.56; Food Service:$12,009.29; HAWC: $48,923.52; Little Bulldog Childcare Center: $102,955.14; Dr. Smith Childcare: $7,170.26.
  • The Secretary’s Report, Activity Report, and Food Service Report will be filed subject to audit.

Grau seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried.

Motion by Grau, seconded by B. Meyer, to accept the resignations from Becky Holt, High School Teacher, Sarah Ferguson, Paraprofessional, Larry Cox, Bus Driver, Sharon Strnad, Cook. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Moser, seconded by T. Meyer, to accept the resignation from Dan Anderson, as Head Boys Track Coach for the 2018-2019 school year pending a suitable replacement. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Grau, seconded by Moser, to approve the following contracts for the 2018-2019 school year: Carissa Otto, Special Education Teacher, Brandon Burke, Middle School Teacher, Melissa Jones, half time High School Business Teacher, Samantha Baumgartner, Mental Health Specialist (Grant), Nikki Brevig, Mental Health Therapist 8hrs a week. Kathy Ruhser, Long Term Elementary Music Teacher. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Grau, seconded by Brian Meyer, to approve the split contract for the Athletic Director for 2018-2019 school year between 44% Erik Peterson, 44% David Corlett, 12% Leslie Henkes, and the split contract for Weight Room Supervision between 25% Brent Pape, 25% Kyle Kirkestue, 25% Tera Mathis, 25% Dan Anderson. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Moser, seconded by Brian Meyer, to approve the one time summer time split Athletic Director contract between Erik Peterson and David Corlett in the amount of $1,500.00 each. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Moser, seconded by T. Meyer, approve the 28 E agreements as presented. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by T. Meyer, seconded by Grau, to approve the early graduation requests. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by B. Meyer, seconded by Moser, to approve the Physical Education waiver for the 2018-2019 school year for students that are participating in a varsity sport. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Grau, seconded by T. Meyer, to approve Prairie Farms for the 2018-2019 milk bid, and Bimbo Bakery for the 2018-2019, bread bid. The motion was unanimously carried.
Motion by Moser, seconded by Grau to transfer up to $9,506.00, from the General Fund to the Activity Fund concerning activity that occurred during the Fiscal Year 2018 for safety equipment. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Grau, seconded by Moser to approve the 2018-2019 registration schedule with a five cent increase to the breakfast cost, and a ten cent increase to the lunch cost. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Moser, seconded by T. Meyer, to approve the payment of the end of fiscal year accounts payable and to void any outstanding checks 18 months and older. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Grau, seconded by B. Meyer, to approve a 2.45% increase for the Directors and Business Office staff. Also, a 2.45% increase with a 2 year contract rollover for the principals with the exception of Larry Meyer, his salary will be increase by $5,000.00 this year, per previous agreement. The motion was unanimously carried.

Motion by Moser, seconded by Grau, to change the July board meeting date to July 16th or 17th. The motion was unanimously carried.

Principal’s reports given.

Superintendent Report:

  • Report on the Little Bulldog Childcare payment made on their USDA loan.
  • IASB priorities discussed.

The next monthly board meeting will be held July 16th, 2018, or July 17, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at the high school media center in the Monona schoolhouse.

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Koons, Board Secretary