The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:30 pm at the MMCRU Media Center with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors. Board members present: Laura Staab, Luke Olson, Karla Prunty, and Belinda Leavitt. Absent: Danae Dreckman.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the agenda. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
III. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no public forum presented.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS
Karla Prunty moved to approve the consent items. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
V. BUSINESS
A. LOCAL GOVERNMENT RISK POOL RENEWAL
The item was tabled until further information is presented.
B. RATIFY CERTIFIED ASSOCIATION AGREEMENTS
Karla Prunty moved to approve the total package increase of 4.16% to returning staff for 2023-2024 school year. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
C. LICENSED AND COACHING ASSIGNMENTS
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the 2023-2024 Licensed and Coaching Staff contracts with changes. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 4-0
Luke Olson moved to amend the agenda, creating D-1) Ratify the Classified Associations Agreement and D-2) Classified Work Assignments. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 4-0
D. AS AMENDED
1) RATIFY THE CLASSIFIED ASSOCIATIONS AGREEMENT
Karla Prunty moved to ratify the Classified Staff work assignments. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
2) CLASSIFIED WORK ASSIGNMENTS
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the total package increase of 3.89% to returning staff for the 2023-2024 school year. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
E. SET FY24 BUDGET HEARING DATE AND FY23 BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING DATE
Karla Prunty moved to set the FY24 Budget Hearing and FY23 Budget Amendment Hearing on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:00am in the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Principal’s Office in Marcus, IA. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 4-0
F. RESOLUTION TO LEVY FOR FY24 BUDGET GUARANTEE
Luke Olson moved to approve the resolution to levy for FY24 budget guarantee. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 4-0
G. STAFF RESIGNATION/HIRES
Luke Olson moved to approve the resignation of Kathy Pedersen as the Elementary Special Ed teacher. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 4-0
H. BUS BID
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
I. BUS BARN DOOR
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
J. AEA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the AEA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the 2023-2024 school year. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 4-0
K. COPIER AGREEMENTS
Karla Prunty moved to approve the proposed copier agreement from Access Systems. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
L. MATT HANSEN BONUS FOR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
Luke Olson moved to approve a $2,500 gratuity bonus for Matt Hansen’s fundraising efforts. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 4-0
M. 2019 FORD TRANSIT
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the purchase of a 2019 Ford Transit from Total Motors. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
VI.REPORTS
A. PRINCIPALS REPORTS
B. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORTS
C. BOARD REPORTS
VII. ADJOURN
Karla Prunty moved to adjourn at 7:51 pm. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
Laura Staab, President
Chelsea Ruden, Board Secretary
The Marcus Meriden Cleghorn CSD prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, marital status, color, creed, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic status. The District also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to District facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact Mr. Brandon Weisert (712)-376-4171, email travis.sprague@mmcruroyals.org, or write to the District office at 400 E. Fenton Street, Marcus IA, 51035. (rev.8-14-19)
Published in the Marcus News on March 30, 2023