The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, July 17, 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, Belinda Leavitt, and Luke Olson.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM.
II. ACTING BOARD SECRETARY
A. ADMINISTER OATH
Laura Staab administered the oath of School Board Secretary to Joe Mohning.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the agenda with Item L replacing Item A. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
IV. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no public forum presented.
V. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS
Danae Dreckman moved to approve the consent items. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
VI. BUSINESS
A. AUDITOR REPORT FOR MMC AND RU RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF SAVE BONDS
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
B. SPRING/SUMMER COACHING CONTRACTS
Karla Prunty moved to approve the presented Spring/Summer Coaching Contracts. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
C. 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Danae Dreckman moved to approve the following Legislative Priorities:
1) Student Achievement
2) School Safety
3) Teacher Recruitment and Licensure
4) Supplemental State Aid
Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
D. RESIGNATIONS/HIRES
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve Rebecca Buchanan and Samantha Murphy as Para-Professionals and Joe Mohning as Assistant Bowling Coach (RU Contract). Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
E. TEACHER LAPTOPS PURCHASE
Karla Prunty moved to approve the purchase of the teacher laptops. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
F. HIGH SCHOOL ACCESS POINTS PURCHASE
Danae Dreckman moved to approve the purchase of the Ubiquiti access points. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
G. WOODWORKING/DRAFTING TABLES PURCHASE
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
H. MATH TEXTBOOK RENEWAL PURCHASE
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
I. CHROMEBOOKS PURCHASE
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
J. MERAKI ACCESS POINT LICENSE
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
K. CONCRETE BIDS
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
L. RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF SAVE BONDS
This item was moved to Item A.
M. SET DATE OF SPECIAL MEETING FOR BOND ISSUANCE
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
N. SET DATE OF SPECIAL MEETING FOR SALE OF SAVE BONDS
Danae Dreckman moved to set the special meeting for the sale of SAVE bonds on August 7th at 3:00 PM. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
O. MMC FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIP PLAN
Karla Prunty moved to approve the following fitness center membership plan:
1) Single Membership – $120/year
2) Family Membership – $180/year
3) Family memberships will be limited to a maximum of two (2)
4) Each key fob will be purchased for $20.00 (non-refundable)
5) A minimum of three (3) months membership will be required
6) Current fob holders purchasing a new membership will not be charged for their fobs
7) Current fob holders not wanting a new membership will be refunded their fob deposit upon request
Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
P. EMC INSURANCE RENEWAL
Luke Olson moved to approve the EMC insurance renewal. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
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Q. BREAKDOWN INSURANCE
Danae Dreckman moved to approve the breakdown insurance renewal. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
R. MILK/BREAD BIDS
No action was taken as this was a Remsen-Union item.
S. BOARD/DISTRICT/SUPERINTENDENT GOALS FOR 2023-24
Danae Dreckman moved to table this item for further discussion. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
VII. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPALS REPORT
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
C. BOARD REPORTS
VIII. ADJOURN
Luke Olson moved to adjourn the regular session at 8:19 PM. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
Laura Staab, President
Joe Mohning, Acting Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on July 27, 2023