The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 6:30 pm at the Remsen Union Media Center, Remsen, IA along with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors. Board members present: Laura Staab, Karla Prunty, Danae Dreckman, Luke Olson, and Belinda Leavitt.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:34pm.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Karla Prunty moved to approve the agenda with changes of moving item I to the first item of business, and tabling the bills until further information is presented. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
III. PUBLIC FORUM
Morrie Marks spoke as a concerned community member regarding the locations of athletic events.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS
Luke Olson moved to approve the consent items with the bills being tabled. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
V. BUSINESS
I. WRESTLING AT MMCRU
Karla Prunty moved to approve the separation from the Cherokee CSD wrestling program and begin an MMCRU Junior High sponsored wrestling program beginning with the 23-24 school year. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
A.ASSISTANT BOWLING COACH
Karla Prunty moved to approve the addition of an assistant bowling coach position. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
B. LOCAL GOV’T RISK POOL RENEWAL
Danae Dreckman moved to renew the Local Government Risk Pool insurance policy for natural gas. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
C. STAFF RESIGNATIONS/HIRES
Luke Olson moved to approve the resignations of Emily Pederson- Paraprofessional, and Ben Aberson- Archery Coach, and the hiring of Natasha Young- Assistant Volleyball Coach, and Mariah Wurth- Head Dance Coach.
D. DRIVERS ED CONTRACTS
Karla Prunty moved to approve the driver’s education contracts for Alex Wimmer and Rockie Bork. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
E. FOOTBALL HELMETS/SHOULDER PADS PURCHASE
Danae Dreckman moved to approve the purchase of new football helmets and shoulder pads. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
F. SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH AGREEMENTS
Belinda Leavitt moved to approved the continuation of the school based mental health services provided by Plains Area. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
G. GRADUATES OF THE MMCRU HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2023
Karla Prunty moved to approve the list of the graduating class of 2023, so long as everyone on the list meets the requirements. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
H. SUMMER SCHOOL/EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
Danae Dreckman moved to approve Jen Nieuwenhuis, Dawn Roberts, and Heather Youde as 2023 Summer School Teachers. Angeleah Roling and Brenda Bird as the 2023 Extended School Year Teachers. Becky Geerdes, Amanda Harnack, and Rose Reimert as the 2023 Extended School Year Paraprofessionals. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
I. WRESTLING AT MMCRU
This item was addressed prior to item A.
J. MMC SALES TAX BOND & PPEL ISSUANCE ENGAGEMENT WITH PIPER SANDLER
Luke Olson moved to approve Piper Sandler as the placement agent and Ahlers Cooney as the bond counsel to issue sales tax bonds to finance building improvements. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
K. RU SALES TAX BOND ISSUANCE ENGAGEMENT WITH PIPER SANDLER
This was an RU item only. No action was taken.
L. SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR SALES TAX BONDS
This was an RU item only. No action was taken.
M. MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCKER ROOM WATER HEATERS
This was an RU item only. No action was taken.
N. VERTICLE PERSONNEL LIFT
This was an RU item only. No action was taken.
O. SKILLS USA COMPETITION
Karla Prunty moved to approve a trip for qualifying students Kaleigh Gravenish, Alyson Ball, and Kennedy Tentinger to attend the Skills USA Nationals in Atlanta, GA, along with Mrs. Youde and Mr. Long as chaperones. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
VI. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPALS REPORT
B. SUPERINTEDENT’S REPORT
C. BOARD REPORTS.
VII. ADJOURN
Danae Dreckman moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:07pm. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
Laura Staab, Board President
Chelsea Ruden, Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on May 25, 2023