The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Educators met in regular joint session on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 6:30pm in the MMCRU Commons, Marcus, IA along with Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors. Board members present: Laura Staab, Belinda Leavitt, Danae Dreckman, and Luke Olson. Absent: Karla Prunty
I.CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:31PM.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Danae Dreckman moved to approve the agenda. Belinda Leavitt seconded
Carried 4-0
III. PUBLIC FORUM:
There was no public forum present.
IV. Consent Items:
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the consent items. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
V. BUSINESS
A. CERTIFIED & CLASSIFIED ASSOCIATION BARGAINING PROPOSALS
Cait Dreckman and Pam Schneider presented the Certified initial proposal of $3,000 per full-time employee increase for each teacher and a $2,500 increase to the hiring base.
Les Pedersen presented the Classified Association’s initial proposal.
B. TLC ASSESSMENT REPORTS
Heather Youde and Brittany Cochran presented the TLC reports to the Boards.
C. SIAC COMMITTEE MEETING
Mr. Barkel presented the SIAC meeting minutes to the Boards.
D. STAFF RESIGNATIONS/HIRES
Luke Olson moved to approve the resignations of Kendra Knapp, High School Assistant Volleyball Coach, and Stephanie Kruse, Paraprofessional. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 4-0
E. HSAP HANDBOOK
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the MMC Home School Assistance Program Handbook. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 4-0
F. HAAS CNC MILL
The MMC Board approved the purchase of a Haas CNC Mill for the MMC Industrial Technology program. Luke Olson made the motion. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 4-0
G. BOILER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item
H. BUS 06-3 REPAIRS
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item
VI. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPALS REPORTS
B. SUPERINTEDENT REPORT
C. BOARD REPORTS
VII. ADJOURN
Danae Dreckman moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00PM. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
VIII.Exempt Session for Bargaining Strategy:
The Board entered Exempt Session at 8:05PM
The Board exited Exempt Session at 9:31PM
Laura Staab, Presiden
Chelsea Ruden, Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on March 2, 2023