The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the RU Media Center along with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors. Board members present: Laura Staab, Kristi Letsche, Luke Olson and Dan Erickson. Absent: Belinda Leavitt
I. CALL TO ORDER Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Dan Barkel, Superintendent, requested to add RU Foundation Member to the Business list. Kristi Letsche moved to approve the agenda. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 4-0
IV. PUBLIC FORUM There was no attendance for the public hearing.
V. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS Dan Erickson moved to approve the consent items. Luke Olson seconded. Carried 4-0
VI. BUSINESS
A. STAFF RESIGNATIONS/HIRES MMC Resignations: Becky Buchanan-Para, Emily Noyes-Para, Billie Smith-Para, Colin Youde-Asst. Softball. MMC Hires: Susan Meehan-Para. Luke Olson moved to approve the staff resignations/hires. Kristen Letsche seconded.
Carried 4-0
B. BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT GOALS Discussion of proposed goals list, tabled until next meeting.
C. DELEGATES FOR THE IOWA SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION ASSEMBLY Kristi Letsche moved to approve Belinda Leavitt as the MMC delegate. Luke Olson seconded. Carried 4-0
D. DELEGATE ASSEMBLY 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORTIES Dan Erickson moved to approve the MMC priority list. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 4-0
E. SPRING/SUMMER COACHING CONTRACTS Kristi Letsche moved to approve the coaching contracts. Dan Erickson seconded. Carried 4-0
F. SAFETY EQUIPEMENT Luke Olson moved to approve moving safety equipment to the general fund. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 4-0
G. SALE OF SCHOOL VEHICLE Dan Erickson moved to approve the sale of the 2003 Chevy Suburban. Kristi Letsche seconded. Carried 4-0
H. RU FOUNDATION BOARD This was an RU item only.
VII. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
C. BOARD REPORTS
VIII. ADJOURN
Luke Olson moved to adjourn from regular session at 8:03 pm. Dan Erickson seconded. Carried 4-0
Laura Staab, President
Bobbi Riedemann, Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on August 29, 2024