The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the Remsen Union Media Center along with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors. Board members present: Laura Staab, Belinda Leavitt, Kristi Letsche and Dan Erickson. Absent: Luke Olson.
. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
II.PUBLIC FORUM
Kathy Jochims presented her concerns as a parent on the unsafe conditions of the Marcus School
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the agenda. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 4-0
IV. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the consent items. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 4-0
V. BUSINESS
A. CERTIFIED & CLASSIFIED ASSOCIATION BARGAINING PROPOSALS
Caitlin Dreckman and Pam Schneider presented the bargaining proposal of a salary increase of $3,000 to each current teacher’s salary, as well as increasing base salary to $35,000.
B. SALE OF ROBOTIC WELDER
Dan Erickson moved to approve the sale of the robotic welder, along with a purchase of a cobot CRX5 so long as it costs no more than what the robotic welder is sold for. Kirsti Letsche seconded.
Carried 4-0
C. SECURTIY CAMERA SYSTEM BIDS
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the purchase of a new security camera system from RTI to be purchased with School Safety Grant funds. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 4-0
D. TLC ASSESSMENT
Brittany Cochran and Heather Youde presented reports of student assessments to review where our students excel academically
E. MMC FITNESS CENTER/WEIGHT ROOM EQUIPMENT
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the purchase of new weight room power racks. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 4-0
F. FITNESS CENTER AGREEMENT
Dan Erickson moved to approve the revised fitness center agreement, membership details, and rules and guidelines. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 4-0
G. STAFF RESIGNATIONS/HIRES
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the hire of Emily Noyes- paraprofessional, and the resignations of Kristina Fick- paraprofessional and Ann Barkel- 2nd grade teacher. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 4-0
H. WEBSITE PLATFORM BIDS
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the purchase of a new website/communications platform called Apptegy. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 4-0
I. USED BUS BID
This was an RU item only. No action was taken.
VI. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPALS REPORTS
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
C. BOARD REPORTS
VII. ADJOURN
Dan Erickson moved to adjourn from regular session at 8:40pm. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 4-0
VIII. EXEMPT SESSION
FOR BARGAINING STRATEGY
The board entered Exempt Session at 8:45pm
Kristi Letsche moved to exit Exempt Session at 9:38pm. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 4-0
Laura Staab, President
Chelsea Ruden, Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on February 29, 2024.