Cherokee County Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 with Rick Mongan, Bryan Petersen, Duane Mummert, Cheryl Ellis and Dave Skou present. Erin Rydgren, Chronicle Times, represented the press. Gary Lundquist, Steve Zarr, Joel Ehrig, Nissa White, Sarah Tracy, Kelly Puhrmann and Kenny Schlenger were also in attendance. Unless otherwise indicated, all votes were offered as follows: Ayes – Ellis, Skou, Mummert, Petersen, Mongan; Nayes – none; Abstentions – none.
Chairman Mongan called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Skou, seconded by Petersen to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Mummert to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Skou to approve the claims for payment as presented. Motion carried. A complete listing is available for review in the County Auditor’s office and online.
Claims Approved November 14, 2023:
Deb Agnitsch
Elec Hrs 200.00
AgState
Fuel 27,014.61
Bev Alesch
Elec Hrs 334.00
Pamela Allen
Elec Hr 226.00
Alliant Energ
Serv 458.53
Alpha Wireless Communications
Serv 273.55
American Lung Association
Supp 600.00
Arnold Motor Supply
Parts 113.48
Aurelia Lumber
Supp 132.00
Aurelia Municipal Utility
Serv 76.13
Caryn Barry
Elec Hrs 226.00
Beck Engineering
Serv 12,810.00
Mary Berger
Elect Hrs 200.00
Donna Bird
Elec Hrs 218.00
Blaine’s Culligan
Supp 468.67
Bob Barker Company Inc
Supp 261.63
Donna Bofenkamp
Elec Hrs 200.00
Bomgaars
Supp 1,703.99
Samantha J Boothby
Reimb 105.11
Janene Braunschweig
Hrs 339.50
Builders Sharpening & Serv
Parts 75.78
Linda Burkhart
Elec Hrs 175.00
Calhoun Burns Associates, Inc
Serv 29,470.20
Central Bank
Supp 609.34
Central Iowa Distributing
Supp 273.00
CenturyLink
Serv 87.64
Cherokee County Engineer
Fuel 3,009.54
Cherokee County Extension
Reg 270.00
Cherokee County Sheriff
Fees 105.50
Cherokee County Solid Waste
Alloc 22,688.33
Cherokee Fire Department
Serv 50.00
Cherokee State Bank
Flex/Self Fund 6,745.70
Cherokee Regional Medical CTR
Contract 2,709.44
Cherokee Rural Water
Serv 369.44
Cherokee Chronicle Times
Publ 1,716.12
Cintas
Supp 61.98
City of Cherokee
GR 200.00
City of Marcus
Serv 19.44
City of Meriden
Serv 25.00
City of Quimby
Serv 63.00
CJ Cooper & Associates
Serv 225.00
Cleghorn Library
Approp 2,392.50
CML Telephone Coop
Serv 2,471.11
Cole Papers
Supp 191.49
Corporate Translation Services
Serv 13.68
Country Tire & Service, Inc.
Serv 609.98
DENCO Highway Constr Corp
Serv 10,200.00
Denny’s Heating A/C & Plumbing
Serv 8,940.47
Diamond Mowers
Parts 612.62
Discover
Supp 411.26
Barb Dreckma
Elec Hrs 218.00
Kelly Ebel
Elec Hrs 51.00
Joel M Ehrig
Reimb 389.94
Elan Financial Services
Supp 3,995.49
Evertek, Inc.
Serv 400.00
Fareway
Groceries 1,989.48
Rhonda Fassler
Elec Hrs 214.50
Feld Equipment Company
Supp 305.00
Karen Ferris
Elec Hrs 212.50
Kathy Fick
Elec Hrs 212.50
FORCE America Distributing,LLC
Parts 1,342.19
Cindy Glienke
Elec Hrs 258.00
Dale Glienke
Elec Hrs 65.50
Cindra Goodburn
Elec Hrs 201.50
GovConnection, Inc.
Supp 670.64
Graham Tire
Parts 276.26
Graves Construction Co., Inc
Construction 30,322.27
GreatAmerica Financial Svcs
Serv 128.00
Rozanne Gross
Elec Hrs 218.00
H&S Electric
Serv 1,450.00
Hallett Materials
Gravel 40.60
Pat Harriso
Elec Hrs 177.50
Marcia Henke
Elec Hrs 226.50
Henry M Adkins & Son Inc
Serv 10,136.71
Dave Hickman
Elec Hrs 218.00
Stuart J Hogg
Elec Hrs 68.00
Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport
Lodging 266.56
Holzhauer Ford Cherokee, Inc.
Serv 1,508.96
Holzhauer Motors LT
Serv 4.40
The Home Depot Pro Pro Inst
Serv 8,515.99
Hopkins Insurance, Inc
Insur 2,144.23
Iowa Comm.Assurances Pool
Insur 2,510.00
Idemia Identity & Security USA
Serv 2,575.00
Iowa Department of Revenue
Sales Tax 246.25
Iowa Lakes Electric Coop
Serv 1,071.00
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Serv 375.00
Iowa Prison Industries
Parts 3,836.02
Janitor’s Closet, Ltd
Supp 621.47
Kay Jipp
Elec Hrs 223.50
Deena Jones
Elec Hrs 218.00
Julius Cleaners
Serv 47.00
David A Julius
Safety 234.99
Corey Kempers
Serv 1,308.00
Susan Kerns
Elec Hrs 212.50
Alfred Kerns
Elec Hrs 212.50
Klass Law Firm, LLP
Serv 1,072.17
Leon Klotz
Elec Hrs 63.00
Vicki Lynn Kolpin
Elec Hrs 208.00
Lynne Lauck
Serv 180.00
Carol Leidahl
Elec Hrs 226.50
Loughlin Law Firm
Fees 150.00
Mary Jane Lund
Elec Hrs 59.00
Jeff Lundquist
Per Diem 25.00
Mail Services, LLC
Postag 466.32
Mallison & Waldner LLC
Serv 290.00
Marco
Serv 267.05
Marcus Lumbe
Supp 33.89
Marcus News
Publ 2,402.44
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc
Supp 234.59
Susan McCannon
Elec Hrs 208.00
Mid American Energy
Serv 210.58
Mid-American Benefits, Inc.
Admin Fees 689.25
Midwest Wheel Companies
Parts 375.38
Ashley Miller
Serv 600.00
Brenda Miller
Elec Hrs 183.00
Modern Heating & Cooling, Inc
Serv 162.15
Motor Parts Sales
Parts 97.11
Motorola Solutions, Inc
Supp 6,435.00
Ray Mullins
Per Diem 25.00
Murphy Tractor & Equipment C
Parts 106.22
Nelson Electric
Serv 596.09
New Century FS
Fuel 4,441.03
Northside Tire
Serv 4,480.84
Nuvera
Serv 66.88
O’Halloran International
Parts 21.12
OBrien County Sheriff’s
Office Fees 198.50
Kay Ogren
Elec Hrs 221.50
Kent Ohlson
Per Diem 25.00
One Office Solution
Supp 305.25
PJ Greufe & Associates
Serv 1,500.00
Leon Puhrmann
Wells 1,500.00
Barbara Jean Radke
Elec Hrs 257.00
Record Management Systems Inc
Serv 106.47
Rees Mack Sales & Service
Parts 148.76
Reliance Systems
Serv 300.00
Amanda Richardson
Elec Hrs 216.00
Jen Ryen
Serv 252.00
S & S Equipment, Inc.
Parts 3,701.58
Sanitary Services Inc
Serv 864.70
Cynthia Sanow
Elec Hrs 214.50
Rhonda Saxen
Elec Hrs 50.00
SHI International Corp
Supp 781.90
Sioux County Attorney
Serv 622.37
Sioux Valley Family Health
Serv 684.00
Spencer Trophy
Supp 435.00
Treasurer State of Iowa
Fe 673.00
Jacqueline M Stephens
Serv 202.50
Cindy Stevenson
Elec Hrs 217.50
Debie A Stevenson
Elec Hrs 64.00
Barb Steward
Serv 450.00
The Storm Lake Times Pilot
Publ 1,408.01
Nathanial A Story
Reimb 449.11
Sarah J Swick
Reimb 204.24
Deb Taylor
Elec Hrs 234.50
Thomson Reuters-West
Fees 1,467.60
Tisha M. Halverson
Fee 1,905.56
Titan Machinery
Supp 355.00
Shannon Trapp
Elec Hrs 237.00
Triple C Pest Control
Serv 80.00
Truck Center Companies
Parts 759.66
Valley Veterinary Center
Fees 60.00
Verizon Wireless
Serv 1,989.95
Visual Edge IT
Serv 162.93
Paula Voss
Per Diem 25.00
Kathy Wankum
Elect Hrs 358.50
WesTel Systems
Serv 405.59
Kim Whittaker
Elect Hrs 200.00
Wiese Oil & Supply
Fuel 8,137.21
Brian Winterhof
Elect Hrs 50.00
Janice Witcombe
Elec Hrs 50.00
Woodbury County Sheriff
Fees 10.00
Ziegler Inc
Supp 60,353.75
Grand Total $337,943.96

There were no comments from the public.
Steve Zarr, Survey Engineering Technician, presented one utility permit for consideration.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Petersen to approve an underground construction on county right of way application for Cherokee Rural Water in Sections 20 and 29 of Cedar Township. Motion carried.
Sarah Tracy, County Engineer, presented an additional right of way application and requested consideration of selling a county owned shed in Washta.
After discussion, a right of way application from the University of Iowa for drilling two wells at the Mill Creek Bridge site was tabled until more information is provided.
Motion by Skou, seconded by Mummert to approve Resolution #2023-20 DESIRE TO SELL REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors for Cherokee County, Iowa, desire to sell the following described real property:
Lot Six (6) of Block Fourteen (14) in the Original Town of Washta, Iowa, except a tract of land beginning at the Southeast Corner of Lot Six (6) in Block Fourteen (14) original town of Washta, Iowa, thence running due North along the East side of said lot a distance of Twenty-five (25) feet, thence due West a distance of Twenty-five (25) feet, thence due South a distance of Twenty-five (25) feet, thence due East a distance of Twenty-five (25) feet to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, Cherokee County intends to sell the property to the highest bidder and reserve the right to reject any and all bids, and
WHEREAS, Cherokee County gives notice that any abstracting fees will be the responsibility of prospective buyer, and
WHEREAS, Cherokee County believes said sale to be in the best interest of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors for Cherokee County, Iowa, hereby resolves to sell the above-described real estate to the highest bidder retaining the right to reject any and all bids. Said transfer will be by quit claim deed if sale is approved.
Further, the Cherokee County resolves that said sale should occur following published notice as provided in Iowa Code Section 331.305.
Roll call vote: Petersen-aye, Ellis-aye, Mummert-aye, Skou-aye, Mongan-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted.
Tracy asked for the topic of funding F Avenue to be tabled until the engineer’s staff has time to review budget projections.
A review of current construction projects was provided by Sarah Tracy, County Engineer: Bridges being replaced on 640th Street and L48 should be completed by the end of the year; and a bridge replacement on 540th Street just off River Road will be closed until spring. Kenny Schlenger, Roads Superintendent, reported that crews are cleaning ditches, cutting trees and generally wrapping up projects before the snow flies.
Joel Ehrig, County Assessor, presented property tax credit applications for the board’s consideration. Ehrig presented the Family Farm waiver applications for 2023.
Motion by Mummert, seconded by Ellis to approve Family Farm applications for the 2023 assessment year with taxes payable in 2024/2025 and to disallow those that no longer qualify as recommended by the Cherokee County Assessor’s Office. Motion carried.
Kaitlin Letsche, Election Manager, reviewed the November 7, 2023 City-School Election results.
Motion by Skou, seconded by Petersen to certify the Canvass of 2023 City-School Election results. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote with details as follows: Cherokee County Election Turnout of 23.9% with 1,923 of 8,046 registered voters casting a ballot.
City of Aurelia – Mayor (2 year term)
Denny Weathers – 127 votes
Gene Lester Suhr – 93 votes
Scattering of write ins – 1 vote
City of Aurelia – Council Member (vote for two)
Courtney Bruce – 181 votes
Cindy L. Nelson – 163 votes
Scattering of write ins – 1 vote
City of Cherokee – Council Person At Large (vote for one)
John Nitz – 593 votes
Write In – Jacob Kindwall – 71 votes
Scattering of write ins – 12 votes
City of Cherokee – Ward 1 Council Person (vote for one)
Amy Loughlin – 267 votes
Scattering of write ins – 15 votes
City of Cherokee – Ward 3 Council Person (vote for one)
Wayne Pingel – 174 votes
Scattering of write ins – 7 votes
City of Cherokee – Council Member At Large To Fill A Vacancy (vote for one)
Tim Wych – 590 votes
Write In – Jacob Kindwall – 83 votes
Scattering of write ins – 11 votes
City of Cleghorn – Mayor (4 year term)
Tim Petersen – 31 votes
Elissa Frederes – 24 votes
Tyler Rueter – 4 votes
Scattering of write ins – 5 votes
City of Cleghorn – Council Member (vote for three)
Kevin Christensen – 49 votes
Joe Schlenger – 45 votes
Stephanie Hill – 29 votes
Greg Held – 26 votes
Deborah Cargin – 25 votes
Heidi Lau – 14 votes
Scattering of write ins – 1 vote
City of Larrabee – Council Member (vote for two)
Missy Thompson – 21 votes
Jamie Fassler – 21 votes
Douglas Laumbach – 14 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
City of Marcus – Mayor (2 year term)
Patrick Bunt – 244 votes
Scattering of write ins – 6 votes
City of Marcus – Council Member (vote for three)
Robin Jenness – 201 votes
Austin Whited – 184 votes
Gary L. Edwards – 165 votes
Kenneth Hohbach – 139 votes
Scattering of write ins – 12 votes
City of Meriden – Mayor (2 year term)
Beau Menke – 23 votes
Jim Thatcher – 6 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
City of Meriden – Council Member (vote for two)
Adam Schossow – 22 votes
Write In – Jim Thatcher – 8 votes
Scattering of write ins – 6 votes
City of Meriden – Council Member To Fill a Vacancy (vote for one)
Write In – Trevor Stevenson – 3 votes
Scattering of write ins – 4 votes
City of Quimby – Mayor (2 year term)
Heidi Taylor – 39 votes
Scattering of write ins – 10 votes
City of Quimby – Council Member (vote for two)
Willis Allbaugh – 33 votes
John Spengler – 32 votes
Scattering of write ins – 18 votes
City of Washta – Mayor (2 year term)
Jennifer Conner – 40 votes
Nathan Ray – 25 votes
Scattering of write ins – 1 vote
City of Washta – Council Member (vote for two)
Blake Roepke – 53 votes
Valarie Ashley – 51 votes
Scattering of write ins – 5 vote
Alta – Aurelia Community School – Director at Large (vote for three)
Jennifer Kaskey – 233 votes
Nicole Weathers – 219 votes
Katie Meyer – 82 votes
Jodi Theisen – 68 votes
Curtis Caboth – 46 votes
Paul Nahnsen – 38 votes
Scattering of write ins – 1 vote
Cherokee Community School – Director At Large (vote for three)
Jared Barkley – 726 votes
Jodi Thomas – 596 votes
Jocelyn Riggert – 531 votes
Angie Anderson – 525 votes
Christina Reinert – 492 votes
Scattering of write ins – 20 votes
Galva – Holstein Community School – Director At Large (vote for one)
Tara Ruble – 3 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
Galva – Holstein Community School – Director District 3 (vote for one)
Grant Aschinger – 2 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
Galva – Holstein Community School – Director District 4 (vote for one)
Beth Schossow – 3 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
Kingsley – Pierson Community School – Director At Large (vote for three)
Phillip Herbold – 2 votes
Lindsay Smit – 1 vote
Curtis Motz – 1 vote
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
*Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn School – Director At Large (vote for three)
Laura Staab – 321 votes
Dan Erickson – 315 votes
Write In – Kristi Letsche – 79 votes
Write In – Bill Sillau – 74 votes
Write In – Tonya Stodden – 29 votes
Scattering of write ins – 24 votes
River Valley Community School – Director At Large (vote for one)
Adam Kelly – 66 votes
Kory Dausel – 50 votes
Scattering of write ins – 2 votes
River Valley Community School – Director District 2 (vote for one)
Bobbi Dewitt – 112 votes
Write In – Ted Mammen – 10 votes
Scattering of write ins – 1 vote
River Valley Community School – Director District 3 (vote for one)
Jacie Pyle – 56 votes
Amanda Heilman – 45 votes
Karmen Beazley – 27 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
Sioux Central Community School – Director District 1 (vote for one)
Michelle Patten – 0 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
Sioux Central Community School – Director District 4 (vote for one)
Amanda Waldstein – 0 votes
Kale D. Glover – 0 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
Sioux Central Community School – Director District 5 (vote for one)
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
South O’Brien Community School – Director At Large (vote for one)
John Beck – 0 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
South O’Brien Community School – Director District 2 (vote for one)
Joshua Rausch – 0 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
South O’Brien Community School – Director District 4 (vote for one)
Beth A. Sibenaller-Woodall – 0 votes
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
South O’Brien Community School – Director District 5 (vote for one)
Scattering of write ins – 0 votes
City of Quimby – Public Measure DY for a Change in the Use of Local Sales and Services Tax
YES, for the question – 28 votes
NO, against the question – 22 votes
Sioux Central School Public Measure CI for Physical Plant and Equipment Property Tax
YES, for the question – 0 votes
NO, against the question – 0 votes
Kingsley Pierson School Public Measure RM for Physical Plant and Equipment Property Tax
YES, for the question – 1 vote
NO, against the question – 1 vote
South O’Brien School Public Measure QK for Revenue Purpose Statement of SAVE Funds
YES, for the question – 0 votes
NO, against the question – 0 votes
*Results from Cherokee County only and does not include Plymouth County election results
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution #2023-21 CANVASS RESULTS OF VOTES OF QUIMBY SPECIAL MEASURE PROPOSITION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Quimby, State of Iowa, heretofore did legally call a special election to be held on November 7, 2023, and ordered submitted thereat to the registered voters of the City, the following special measure proposition:
Summary: To authorize a change in the use of the one percent (1%) local sales and services tax in the City of Quimby effective July 1, 2024.
The use of the one percent (1%) local option sales and services tax shall be changed in the City of Quimby effective July 1, 2024.
PROPOSED USES OF THE TAX:
If the change is approved, revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows:
0% for property tax relief.
The specific purposes for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended are:
100% for any lawful purpose.

CURRENT USES OF THE TAX:
Revenues from the sales and services tax are currently allocated as follows:
0% for property tax relief.
100% Street, Water & Sewer improvements.
WHEREAS, legal, sufficient and timely notice of the submission of the proposition at the election and of the date and hours of the election, and of the voting precinct or precincts thereof, with their corresponding polling place or places, was duly published and a correct and complete copy of such proposition was posted at each polling place or places during the day of election throughout the hours thereof, all in strict compliance with the orders of the Board of Supervisors:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA:
Section 1. That it is hereby found, determined and declared:
First – That said election was held and conducted in each of the voting precincts or precinct of the City at the respective polling place or places, pursuant to due notice, and in strict compliance with law, and that the proposition and the vote thereon complies strictly with law.
Second – That at said election, on the proposition above set out, there were cast 51ballots, of which 28 votes were cast “YES” and 22 votes were cast “NO” and 1 ballot was cast blank or defectively marked, the vote by precinct or precincts being as set forth and abstracted in the official tally list a copy of which is attached hereto.
That the total number of persons voting in the precinct or precincts at the election on the date, as is shown by the election registers and poll tally lists, was 51.
Third – Neither the above proposition nor any proposal incorporating any portion thereof, was submitted to the registered voters of such City within the six months preceding the date of the election canvassed hereby.
Section 2. That the proposition and the results of the vote thereon, shall be entered at large in the minutes book, all in conformity with Chapter 50, and in particular Section 50.24 of the Code of Iowa.
Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution, the Abstract of Votes and the original tally lists, are hereby delivered to the Commissioner of Elections for filing as required by law.
Roll call vote: Petersen-aye, Ellis-aye, Mummert-aye, Skou-aye, Mongan-aye. Motion carried and resolution adopted.
The supervisors reviewed procedures and results of the post-election audit conducted per regulations in HF516. A five-member audit board consisting of absentee board members met at the Cherokee County Courthouse on Monday, November 13, 2023 to verify the votes cast at the #4 Cherokee Precinct during the November 7, 2023 General Election. The County Auditor and Election Manager were also in attendance to observe the process. The audit team hand counted the votes cast for the Larrabee Council Member At Large race on the 30 ballots cast at the Cherokee polling site on election day. The team’s hand counted results were then compared to those reported by the ballot tabulator results tape generated at the polls on election night and found the results matched exactly. Extensive testing of the ballot tabulators is conducted by the Auditor’s Office in advance of every election to assure that the tabulators are accurately recording the votes from all ballot types.
Motion by Petersen, seconded by Ellis to certify the 2023 City-School Election Post-Election Audit results of the hand count of 30 ballots cast in the #4 Cherokee Precinct for Larrabee Council Member At Large race; which exactly matched the results tape of the ballot tabulating machine on election day. Motion carried.
The supervisors provided committee reports and reviewed meeting schedules.
Gary Lundquist reported that concrete work has begun on the landfill building with hopes of having the structure enclosed to allow cement work inside during winter weather.
There being no further business, Chairman Mongan called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Ellis, seconded by Skou to adjourn the meeting at 10:07 a.m.
All board agendas and minutes are available online at cherokeecounty.iowa.gov .
Attest: Kris Glienke, County Auditor
Rick Mongan, Chairman
Published in the Marcus News on November 30, 2023

MMC CSD Board of Directors Meeting
The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 6:30pm in the Marcu-Meriden-Cleghorn Commons, Marcus, IA along with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors. Board members present: Laura Staab, Luke Olson, Belinda Leavitt, Karla Prunty and Danae Dreckman.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Luke Olson moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Business Item “L- Tour of the MMC Elementary”. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
III. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no public forum present.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS
Luke Olson moved to approve the consent items. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
V. BUSINESS
A. ABNEGATION OF POLICY 804.05: STOCK PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION SUPPLY
Danae Dreckman moved to approve the abnegation of Policy 804.05. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
B. STAFF RESIGNATIONS AND HIRES
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the hiring of Kristina Fick- Paraprofessional, Kelly Tentinger- Head Softball Coach, Kim Haaven- Head Archery Coach, and Emily Ankenman- Wrestling Cheer Coach, and the resignation of Samantha Murphy- Paraprofessional. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
C. MMCRU DISCIPLINE POLICY
Danae Dreckman moved to approve the draft of the model discipline policy to satisfy Iowa Code 279.79. Karla Prunty seconded.
Carried 5-0
D. PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISIONS
Karla Prunty moved to approve the Parent-Student Handbook revisions to adopt the discipline policy in compliance with Iowa Code 279.79. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
E. EXAMINATION OF FINANCIAL BALANCES
Karla Prunty moved to table this item until further information can be provided. Danae Dreckman seconded the motion.
Carried 5-0
F. RESOLUTION TO SBRC-INCREASED ENROLLMENT AND OPEN ENROLLMENT OUT
The District’s Administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $763.50 due to an increase of certified enrollment from the prior year. Ayes: 5. Nayes: 0. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0.
The District’s Administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $153,861.84 for open enrolled out students who were not included in the Districts prior year certified enrollment count. Ayes: 5. Nayes: 0. The motion passed with a vote of 5-0
G. PLYMOUTH COUNTY CONFERENCE BOARD APPOINTMENTS
This was a Remsen-Union item only. No action was taken.
H.NWAEA BOARD ELECTION
Luke Olson moved to vote for Roger Brinkert of Primghar for the Northwest AEA board election. Danae Dreckman seconded the motion.
Carried 5-0
I.VIEWSONIC SMART BOARDS
Karla Prunty moved to approve the purchase of three Viewsonic smart boards at the cost of $10,833.84 for the new Elementary school. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
J. SALES OF GENERATOR
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the sale of a stored generator “as is” with the acceptance of sealed bids. Danae Dreckman seconded. Carried 5-0
K. ANATOMY TRIP PROPOSAL
Karla Prunty moved to approve an Anatomy class trip to Peoria Illinois, in January to view Body Worlds, a human body exhibit. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
L. TOUR OF NEW ELEMENTARY
Board members toured and discussed the new MMC Elementary building. No action was taken.
VI. REPORTS
PRINCIPALS REPORTS
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
BOARD REPORTS
VII. ADJOURN
Karla Prunty moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:24pm. Danae Dreckman seconded.
Carried 5-0
Chelsea Ruden, Board Secretary
*Visitors who wish to address the Board of Education need to register with the Board secretary prior to the start of the meeting. Visitors who wish to address the Board shall be recognized at this time. Topics cannot be complaints about school personnel.
Published in the Marcus News on November 30, 2023