MFL MarMac Community School District

Work Session

January 6, 2026

 

The MFL MarMac Community School District Work Session of the Board of Directors was held on January 6, 2026, in the Monona Schoolhouse.

 

President, Jonathon Moser, called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.  Members present at roll call were Dr. Jonathon Moser, Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Danielle Schlake, Marti Post and Josh Grau.  Tonya Meyer was absent.  Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugger, and Board Secretary, Karla Hanson.

 

The first item of discussion was the 2026-2027 Administrative Structure.    The Board expressed its opinion in having one full-time administrator in the Elementary Principal position.  This would allow Mr. Dugger to work with the new High School Principal.  Posting of the Elementary Principal position is anticipated to happen in February 2026.

 

State Sales Tax Revenue Purpose Statement was the next topic.  This is required by the State of Iowa in order to get voter approval for how the District spends the penny sales tax.  SAVE funds are used for property tax relief and school infrastructure projects.  The District’s RSP is going to expire on January 1, 2031.  To extend this, it will need to be placed on an election ballot.

 

The Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) will expire in 2033.  This is also voter approved and does not increase taxes but instead guarantees future funding.  If placed on the ballot, it would extend the levy to 2043.  Current Iowa Legislature is looking at property tax reform which could reduce revenue capacity from the PPEL property tax funds.  The District will continue to monitor this situation as it progresses.

 

Facilities planning, both short and long term were discussed.  Bids are currently being accepted for Phase I construction of a new bus maintenance building.  Phase II will be for a vehicle storage facility.

 

The CVG building currently for sale has been reduced in price since the original walk-through last year.  The board is considering the property as a future building site and not for the building.

 

Future facilities and grounds needs will be assessed by ICAT and Mark Panther.  This will help the Board evaluate the current and future needs of the District.  This report is expected later in the Spring.

 

Work Session adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Karla Hanson, Board Secretary