Board Minutes – 7-13-2020

MFL MarMac Community School District
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2020


The MFL MarMac Board of Education held its Regular Meeting in the High School Learning Commons of the Monona Schoolhouse on July 13, 2020.

President Roys called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Members present on site: Gina Roys, Dr. Jon Moser, Tonya Meyer. Present via Zoom was Roberta Hass. Brian Meyer arrived at 6:08 and exited at 7:35 pm. Collin Stubbs arrived at 7:40 pm. Absent: Josh Grau. Also present were Dr. Dale Crozier, Superintendent; Karla Hanson, Board Secretary; Denise Mueller, Middle School Principal. Guests were recognized and welcomed.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Jon Moser, to add UMB Visa Resolution and to assigned milk and bread contracts for FY 2021 to the agenda as presented. The motion was carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Jon Moser to approve the following consent items from the agenda:

  • Approval of June 8, 2020, Board Minutes
  • Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $119,590.13; Enterprise Fund: $90.00; Capital Projects: $76,902.12; PPEL: $35,631.40, Little Bulldog Childcare: $3,411.30; Dr. Smith Childcare: $1,076.87; HAWC: $7,275.20; Clearing Account: $7,661.08; Lunch:$15,206.28.
  • The Secretary’s Report, Activity Report, and Food Service Report will be filed subject to audit.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Jon Moser, to approve the following contracts, transfers, resignations and leaves:

  • Resignation of Jeanne Krueger, Food Service
  • Contract to Kurt Gaylor, PT Guidance
  • Contract to Monica Peterson, Pre-Kindergarten
  • Contract to Matt Steven, Social Worker
  • Contract to Eric Dettbarn, Head Boys Basketball
  • Contract to Brandon Burke, Assistant Basketball

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Jon Moser, to award bread bid to Bimbo Baker and milk contract to Prairie Farms. Motion unanimously carried.

Motion by Dr. Jon Moser, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the Resolution for UMB Visa to give account authorization to Karla Hanson, Business Manager. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Jon Moser, to accept the four early graduation requests received. Motion carried unanimously.

Denise Mueller, Middle School Principal, discussed the many activities going on in the McGregor Center. These include the ed camps for teachers, restroom improvements, classroom improvements, change in nurse’s office to accommodate for COVID19.

The Return to Learn policies were discussed. It was noted that these are still in the planning process and have included involvement from a large group of teachers, administrators, technology, nursing, custodial and transportation personnel. Grades K-3 will utilize See Saw, while 4-12 will use Canvas. Families will have the option to register and pay for fees and lunches online through JMC.

It is the District’s goal to have the Return to Learn plan completed and available for the families of our students by August 1. It was noted that the government has mandated that we need to start school in the fall It was also noted that MFL MarMac’s start date is August 24, and that is still the current plan for our starting date. We continue to look at different scenarios to be prepared for the uncertain times.

Motion by Jon Moser, seconded by Tonya Meyer, at 7:05 pm to move to closed session to evaluate Superintendent, Dr. Dale Crozier. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Dr. Jon Moser, seconded by Tonya Meyer, at 8:48 pm to adjourn the closed meeting with no action to be taken. Motion carried unanimously.

President Roys adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.

The next board meeting will be held in the Monona Schoolhouse Learning Commons on August 10, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,
Karla Hanson – Board Secretary