The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 6:30 pm in the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Commons along with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors. Board members present: Laura Staab, Kristi Letsche and Dan Erickson. Absent: Luke Olson and Belinda Leavitt.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:30pm
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the agenda. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 3-0
III. PUBLIC HEARING FOR MMC AND RU FY24 BUDGET AMENDMENT
No public was present for the public hearing
IV.PUBLIC FORUM
No public forum present.
V. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS Dan Erickson moved to approve the consent items. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 3-0
VI. BUSINESS
A. RU FOUNDATION MEMBER
This was an RU item only. No action was taken.
B. SEALED BIDS FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Dan Erickson moved to approve a sealed bid of $2500.00 from Vernon Letsche for the purchase of the used playground equipment. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 3-0
C. STAFF RESIGNATIONS AND HIRES
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the resignation of Natasha Young- Para, Shar Duncan- HS Science, Breanna De Vos- MS/HS Vocal Music, Tyler Rueter- Bus Driver, and Jan Bauer- Cook. Dan Erickson seconded. Also the approved hires of Jocee Roberts- HS English, and Zach Rassel- Bus Driver.
Carried 3-0
D. MMC/RU SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH AGREEMENTS WITH PLAINS AREA
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the renewal of the mental health agreement with Plains Area. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 3-0
E. GRADUATES OF THE MMCRU H.S. CLASS OF 2024
Dan Erickson moved to approve the list of 2024 Graduates that have met the required criteria. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 3-0
F. SUMMER SCHOOL/ESY
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the ESY teachers- Angeleah Roling and Brenda Bird. Paras are Becky Geerdes, Amanda Harnack, Rose Reimert, Steven Schuetz, and Michaela Nelson. Summer School teachers are Jen Nieuwenhuis, Dawn Roberts, and Heather Youde. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 3-0
G. IXL PURCHASES
Dan Erickson moved to approve the purchase of IXL curriculum for the 24-25 school year. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 3-0
H. FALL 2024 CURRICULUM PURCHASES
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the purchase of new curriculum materials for the Fall of 2024. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 3-0
I. FY24 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Dan Erickson moved to approve the FY24 Budget Amendment. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 3-0
J. SCHOOL NURSE CONTRACT
This was an RU item only. No action was taken.
K. EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN RENEWAL
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the renewal of the equipment breakdown insurance policy. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 3-0
L. SKILLS USA COMPETITION IN ATLANTA, GA
Dan Erickson moved to approve the SkillsUSA group trip to Atlanta, Georgia to compete at Nationals. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 3-0
M. MMC PPEL NOTE ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH AHLERS & COONEY
Kristi Letsche moved to pass the acceptance of the engagement letter for bone and disclosure counsel services from Ahlers & Cooney. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 3-0
VII. REPORTS
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
C. BOARD REPORTS
VIII. ADJOURN
Dan Erickson moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:49pm. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 3-0