The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the MMC Commons along with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors. Board members present: Laura Staab, Kristi Letsche, Belinda Leavitt, Luke Olson, and Dan Erickson.
I. CALL TO ORDER Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the agenda. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
III. PUBLIC FORUM No requests were received from the public to address the board.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS Dan Erickson moved to approve the consent items. Kristi Letsche seconded. Carried 5-0
V. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
VI. BUSINESS
A. INSTRUMENT STORAGE BID This was an RU-only business item.
B. SCORER’S TABLES Dan Erickson moved to approve the scorer’s table bid from Sideline Interactive LLC with the understanding that the school contribution will not exceed $5,200. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
Kriste Letsche left at 7:06 p.m.
Moved to item F next to allow the presenting staff to leave for the middle school concert.
F. TREE REMOVAL BIDS Luke Olson moved to accept the tree removal bid from Sonny’s Lawn Care and Tree Service. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 4-0
C. STAFF RESIGNATIONS/HIRES There were no new staff resignations/hires.
D. RESOLUTION TO SBRC FOR INCREASED ENROLLMENT Luke Olson moved to authorize the district’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $75,262 for open enrolled out students who were not included in the district’s previous year certified enrollment count. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 4-0
E. DISTRICT NEEDS ASSESSMENT The School Board reviewed the 2024 Needs Assessment results. No action taken.
G. ADDITIONAL WALL PAINTING CHANGE ORDER This was an RU-only business item.
H. PLYMOUTH COUNTY CONFERENCE BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve Dan Erickson for the Plymouth County Conference Board. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-0
I. POLICY REVIEW AND ADOPTION Luke Olson moved to approve Policy Series 100 updates along with policies 502.8, 503.3 and 605.3. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 4-0
VII. ADJOURN
Dan Erickson moved to adjourn from regular session at 7:45 p.m. Belinda Leavitt seconded. Carried 4-0
Laura Staab, President
Bobbi Riedemann, Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on November 28, 2024