MMC CSD Board of Dirctors Meeting
The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 6:30pm in the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Commons along with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors. Board members present: Laura Staab, Luke Olson, Dan Erickson, Belinda Leavitt, and Kristi Letsche.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the agenda. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
III. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no public forum present.
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. BUSINES
A. FY 23 AUDIT REVIEW FOR MMC CSD
Dustin Opatz, auditor for BergenKDV presented their review for the 2023 Fiscal Year. Luke
Olson moved to approve the audit review and findings. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
B. LOCAL GOVERNMENT RISK POOL
Dan Erickson moved to renew and continue participating in the Local Government Risk Pool for natural gas. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
C. FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET HEARING DATE
Kristi Letsche move to hold the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearing at our next regularly scheduled joint board meeting, held April 15, 2024 at 6:30pm in Remsen. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
D. RESOLUTION TO LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGE GUARANTEE
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve a resolution to levy for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget guarantee. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
E. STAFF RESIGNATIONS
Luke Olson moved to approve the resignation of Cammy Wilkie- High School English teacher. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
F. REVIEW OF SERIES 200 BOARD POLICIES
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the review of the 200 series of board policies with changes
to policy 203 and policy 213. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
G. REVIEW OF POLICY 505.8
Dan Erickson moved to approve the review of policy 505.8. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
H. HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Luke Olson moved to approve the changes to the High School schedule in order to
accommodate the addition of “Royal Time” at the end of each regular school day, as well as
reducing the PE requirement from 3 credits to 1 credit necessary for graduation. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
I. DCAP REVIEW
Principal Weisert presented the District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP) information to the board.
J. SIAC COMMITTEE MEETING REVIEW
Superintendent Mr. Barkel gave a review of the School Improvement Advisory Committee
(SIAC) meeting that was held earlier this year on February 29, 2024.
K. DRIVERS EDUCATION CONTRACTS
Luke Olson moved to approve the Driver Education contracts for this spring/summer. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
VI. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPAL REPORTS
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
C. BOARD REPORTS
VII. ADJOURN
Kristi Letsche moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:17pm. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
Laura Staab, President
Chelsea Ruden, Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on March 28, 2024.