The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, August 21, 2023, at 7:00 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, and Belinda Leavitt. Absent: Luke Olson.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Karla Prunty moved to approve the agenda with the addition of an exempt session at the end. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 4-0
III.PUBLIC FORUM
Eric & Brianne Mitchell, Gwen Baxter, Rob Donlin, and Jen & Tyler Van Der Weide presented concerns with the elimination of Le Mars busses coming into Oyens.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS
Luke Olson arrived at 7:08 PM.
Karla Prunty moved to approve the consent items. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
V. BUSINESS
A. STAFF RESIGNATIONS/HIRES
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the resignation of Mike Olson as Head Softball Coach. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
B. BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT GOALS
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the goals with the addition of Item F at a later date. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
C. DELEGATES FOR THE IASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY
Karla Prunty moved to elect Laura Staab as the preferred delegate with Belinda Leavitt being the alternate. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
D. NEW/REVISED BOARD POLICIES
Karla Prunty moved to approve the policy updates to the listed policy numbers: 104, 104.R1, 213, 402.02, 402.05, 408.01, 503.07, 503.07E1, 503.07E2, 505.04, 505.05, 507.02, 507.2E1, 507.2E2, 507.2E3, 507.2E4, 601.01, 603.05, 605.01, 605.01-R(1), 605.02, 605.03, 605.03-R(1), 605.3E5, 605.05, 605.07-R(1), 607.02, 607.02-R(1), 804.05, 804.5E1. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
E. CHROMEBOOKS
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
F. BUS RADIOS
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the purchase of the bus radios. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
G. NEW SCHOOL VEHICLE
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
H. RESOLUTION APPOINTING PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE SAME
Karla Prunty introduced the resolution. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Danae Dreckman – Aye
Belinda Leavitt – Aye
Luke Olson – Aye
Karla Prunty – Aye
Laura Staab – Aye
Carried 5-0
I. APPROVAL OF TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
Luke Olson moved to approve the tax exemption certificate. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Danae Dreckman – Aye
Belinda Leavitt – Aye
Luke Olson – Aye
Karla Prunty – Aye
Laura Staab – Aye
Carried 5-0
J. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TERMS OF ISSUANCE AND PROVIDING FOR AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE BONDS
Danae Dreckman introduced the resolution. Karla Prunty seconded.
Danae Dreckman – Aye
Belinda Leavitt – Aye
Luke Olson – Aye
Karla Prunty – Aye
Laura Staab – Aye
Carried 5-0
VI.REPORTS
A. PRINCIPALS REPORT
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
C. BOARD REPORTS
VII. EXEMPT SESSION FOR SBO STRATEGY
The Board entered into exempt session at 9:05 PM
The Board exited exempt session at 9:32 PM
VIII. ADJOURN
Luke Olson moved to adjourn the regular session at 9:33 PM. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
Laura Staab, President
Joe Mohning, Acting Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on August 31, 2023