The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint
session on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the MMC Boardroom along with the Remsen-
Union Community School District Board of Directors.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Laura Staab, Kristi Letsche, Belinda Leavitt, Luke Olson and Dan Erickson.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the agenda. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
IV. PUBLIC FORUM
Bryan Petersen, Cherokee Board of Supervisors District 2, requested to address the board to raise
awareness of sign vandalism in the county. Sign vandalism has increased on secondary roads. If
you see something, please say something.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
This was an RU-only item.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS
Dan Erickson moved to approve the consent items. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
VII. BUSINESS
A. EMERGENCY OPERATION APPS
Presentation by Mike Christiansen for Emergent 3 Inc. (E3). Presentation by Robert Johnson for
Raptor Technologies. The board reviewed emergency operation apps and requested
administration research other programs through our architect and other Iowa schools. This item
was tabled.
B. CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COURSES 2025-26
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the list of courses offered through Northwest Iowa Community
College. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
C. LOCAL GOVERNMENT RISK POOL RENEWAL
Luke Olson moved to approve the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Program
Participation Agreement for July 2025 – June 2026. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
D. SET FY26 BUDGET HEARING DATE
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the FY26 budget hearing for April 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Remsen-Union Media Center. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
E. RESOLUTION TO LEVY FOR FY25 BUDGET GUARANTEE
Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the resolution to levy for FY25 budget guarantee. Dan
Erickson seconded.
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of MARCUS-MERIDEN CLEGHORN community
school district, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the regular program budget
adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
Carried 5-0
F. STAFF RESIGNATIONS/HIRES
Hires: Amy Kruse-Para
Resignations: Kayla Means-JV Volleyball Coach
Dan Erickson moved to approve the resignations/hires. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
G. REVIEW OF SERIES 300 BOARD POLICIES
Dan Erickson moved to approve the presented updates to Policy Series 300 and to rescind Policy

307. Kristi Letsche seconded.
     Carried 5-0
     H. RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL
     SUPPORT PROGRAM
     This was an RU-only business item.
     I. DCAP REVIEW
     Mr. Weisert provided a review of the District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP) and answered
     questions from the board. No action was required.
     J. ELEMENTARY/LOBBY/NORTH WING ROOF
     This was an RU-only business item.
     K. FRONTLINE RENEWAL
     Kristi Letsche moved to approve the quote from Frontline Education for FY26 to renew the
     Human Capital Management – Absence & Time Bundle subscription. Dan Erickson seconded.
     Carried 5-0
     L. SIBLEY-OCHEYEDAN ADMISSION TO WAR EAGLE CONFERENCE
     Luke Olson moved to approve Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District into the War Eagle
     Conference. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
     Carried 5-0
     M. FFA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC
     Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the field trip request for the FFA Washington Leadership
     Conference, June 16-21, 2025. Kristi Letsche seconded.
     Carried 5-0
     VIII. REPORTS
     A. PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
     B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
     IX. ADJOURN
     Dan Erickson moved to adjourn from regular session at 8:02 p.m. Kristi Letsche seconded.
     Carried 5-0
     Laura Staab, President
     Bobbi Riedemann, Board Secretary
     Published in the Marcus News on March March 27, 2025