The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the MMC Commons, together with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors.
I. CALL TO ORDER Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL Present: Laura Staab, Dan Erickson, Kristi Letsche, Russ Godbersen, Bill Sillau
Absent: n/a
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the agenda. Dan Erickson seconded. Carried 5-0
IV. PUBLIC HEARING
No public requests to address the board regarding the 2026-27 school calendar were received.
V. PUBLIC FORUM
No requests were received from the public to address the board.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS
C. AT-RISK/DROP OUT PLAN DATE Dan Erickson moved to approve the consent items. Russ Godbersen seconded. Carried 5-0
VII. BUSINESS
A. FY25 AUDIT
Dustin Opatz, of Creative Planning, presented an overview of the FY25 Audit completed by Bergan KDV. Bill Sillau moved to approve the FY25 Audit. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
B. SIAC COMMITTEE MEMBER APPROVAL Russ Godbersen moved to approve Evan Grell, Tyler Prunty, Abby Priebe, Brooklyn Covato, and Chloe Alesch for the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC). Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
C. STAFF RESIGNATIONS & HIRES Hires: Marla Keller-PT Custodian
Resignations: n/a
Dan Erickson moved to approve the resignations/hires. Bill Sillau seconded.
Carried 5-0
D. BOARD MEMBER NEEDED FOR RU FOUNDATION
This was an RU-only business item.
E. POLICY REVISIONS: 800 POLICY SERIES Bill Sillau moved to approve the first reading of revisions for the 800 Policy Series. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
F. 2026-27 SCHOOL CALENDAR Bill Sillau moved to approve the 2026-27 School Calendar. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
G. BOARD/SUPT/DISTRICT GOAL CHECK-IN This was a discussion item only.
VIII. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
IX. ADJOURN
Dan Erickson moved to adjourn from the regular session at 7:17 p.m. Russ Godbersen seconded.
Carried 5-0
Laura Staab, President
Bobbi Riedemann, Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on January 29, 2026

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ACCESS SYSTEMS
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349.85
AGSTATE
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ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY
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166.41
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750.00
BAKER, BRADY
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WATER & SOFTNER RENTAL
217.95
BOMGAARS
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BSN SPORTS LLC
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BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY
87.00
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HS/ELEM PROJECT 1,203.75
CASEYS BAKERY
FOODS – BREAD/BUNS
1,090.00
CENTER SPORTS, INC 39.00
CHEROKEE CSD
OPEN ENROLLMENT 60.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY
STUCO SUPPLIES – VENDING
114.71
CITY OF MARCUS
WATER & SEWER 1,009.50
CLAIM AID CONSULTING CORPORATION
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COLE PAPERS INC
BLDG SUPPLIES 1,876.68
COOPERATIVE FARMERS ELEVATOR
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DAVIDSON, GEORGE
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DE JONG OIL & REPAIR
TRANSPORT REPAIR/MAINT
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BLDG MAINT – HVAC
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DREW, DAVE
OFFICIAL BBALL 140.00
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FELTS, KEVIN
TECH SERVICE 3,506.25
FOUR WAY CONTRACTING
205.85
HANSEN, MATT
REIM EXPENSES 71.96
HESSE AUTO REPAIR
TRANSPORT REPAIR 640.95
I-STATE TRUCK CENTER
TRANSPORT REPAIR/MAINT
339.08
IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS
DISTRICT – ANNUAL DUES 2025-26 237.50
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1,010.00
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION
MUSIC 248.00
JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS INC
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JEFF’S FOODS
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JW PEPPER & SON INC
MUSIC 94.49
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LE MARS CHEVROLET GMC
TRANSPORTATION REPAIRS
360.57
LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC
I TECH SUPPLIES 143.35
MANSON NORTHWEST WEBSTER CSD 130.00
MARCUS LUMBER COMPANY
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MARCUS NEWS
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MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO INC
FOODS/SUPPLIES/NON-BID/WARE WASH 9,042.69
MEYER, DARYL
OFFICIAL WRESTLING 175.00
MID AMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY
UTILITIES 5,379.56
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275.00
MOTOR PARTS SALES #3
I TECH SUPPLIES 357.13
MRS. B’S
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NELNET PAYMENT SERVICES
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AEA FLOW THROUGH 15,192.00
OSWALD, KYLE 140.00
PITNEY BOWES
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PLUNKETT’S / VARMENT GUARD
PEST CONTROL 170.57
POSTMASTER
PO BOX RENT 0.00
PRAIRIE LAKES AREA EDUCATION AGENCY
SUPPLIES 78.00
QUILL CORPORATION
SUPPLIES 293.08
RAYS MID-BELL MUSIC CO INC
MUSIC 33.36
RIVER VALLEY CSD
OPEN ENROLLMENT 96.00
RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC 869.40
RODER GAS & OIL INC
TRANSPORT 3,191.96
RODER, VANESSA
REIM EXPENSES – AUG/DEC TRAVEL 440.00
SANITARY SERVICES, INC.
GARBAGE SERVICE 878.30
SCHMILLEN CONSTRUCTION INC
GROUNDS 4,337.50
SCHOONHOVEN, MARLIN
OFFICIAL BBALL 140.00
SCHROEDER, COLIN
OFFICIAL BBALL 105.00
SIBLEY-OCHEYDEN CSD 125.00
SIRD, SONNY
GROUNDS REPAIR/MAINT
7,000.00
SPENCER HIGH SCHOOL
150.00
STATE STEEL SUPPLY COMPANY 1,290.68
STEVICK, ALLISON
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TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES INC
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BUSINESS OTHER
AGENT FEE # 600.00
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VERMEER IOWA & N MISSOURI
4.48
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WEDEL, NATHAN
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WESTEL
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WOODBURY CENTRAL CSD
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Published in the Marcus News on January 29, 2026