The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met for a public hearing session on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. in the MMC Boardroom.
I. CALL TO ORDER Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 7:00 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL Present: Laura Staab, Kristi Letsche, Belinda Leavitt, Luke Olson and Dan Erickson.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Dan Erickson moved to approve the agenda. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
IV. OPENING STATEMENT – BOARD PRESIDENT
This public hearing is required as part of the district’s certified budget. The notice provided to each resident shows the maximum total property taxes the district will adopt as part of the certified budget which will be adopted by April 30th.
V. RECEIVE WRITTEN COMMENTS
No requests were received from the public to address the board.
VI. RECEIVE ORAL COMMENTS
Francis Hinspeter: As a taxpayer, Francis wanted to know what is being spent and why the increase. He feels he pays a fair amount in taxes and with the bond election passing in the last few years, that should cover the school’s expenses. If we are spending more, it bothers him. He hoped the school would be transparent in their spending and he could learn more if he attended the public hearing. While this is a good school and he is proud of it, he wants to know why the increase.
Brian Rupp: With the bond just passing, he would like to know why the increase in property taxes.
Board President, Laura Staab: The letter you received from the county is the maximum request posted by the county. It is not final until the board meeting on April 21. We will review your comments and make a decision in April. Thank you for your comments.
VII. ADJOURN
Luke Olson moved to adjourn from the public hearing session at 7:16 a.m. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
Laura Staab, President
Bobbi Riedemann, Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on March March 27, 2025