The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District Board of Directors met in regular joint session on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the RU Media Center along with the Remsen-Union Community School District Board of Directors
I. CALL TO ORDER Laura Staab called the meeting to order at 6:30 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. Luke Olson seconded. Carried 5-0
IV. PUBLIC FORUM
No requests were received from the public to address the board.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing for the FY26 budget was held. No written or oral comments were received by the board.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. MINUTES
B. FINANCIAL REPORTS
C. BILLS Luke Olson moved to approve the consent items. Dan Erickson seconded. Carried 5-0
VII. BUSINESS
A. CHROMEBOOK PURCHASES
Kevin Felts, technology director, reviewed how Chromebooks are rotated through students/classes and the current need for purchasing new units. Kristi Letsche moved to approve the purchase of 150 new Chromebooks through GovConnection, Inc. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
B. SCHOOL FEES FOR 2025-26 Dan Erickson moved to approve the proposed 2025-26 school fees. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
C. FY26 BUDGET APPROVAL Dan Erickson moved to approve the proposed FY26 budget. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
D. SET DATE FOR FY25 BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING
Kristi Letsche moved to hold the public hearing for the FY25 budget amendment on May 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the MMC Commons. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
E. 2024-25 SCHOOL CALENDAR Dan Erickson moved to end the 2024-25 school year for students on Friday, May 23 and for teachers on Thursday, May 29. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
F. LIST OF MMCRU HS GRADUATES Luke Olson moved to approve the list of 2025 graduates that have met the required criteria. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
G. LAWNMOVER Belinda Leavitt moved to approve the purchase of a lawnmower from Builders Sharpening & Services LLC with the understanding that the lawnmower will be rebid in 2027. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 4-1
H. STAFF RESIGNATIONS/HIRES Hires: Zach Rassell-Transportation Director, Elizabeth Bartels-HS/MS Art
Resignations: John Weller-HS/MS Art, Natasha Young-Asst. Volleyball, Sandy Lehner-Para, Melissa Young-Asst. Basketball
Kristi Letsche moved to approve the resignations/hires. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
I. OUT-OF-STATE TRIP – ARCHERY NATIONALS Belinda Leavitt moved to approve travel for one student to attend the national archery competition. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
VIII. REPORTS
A. PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS
B. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
IX. ADJOURN
Kristi Letsche moved to adjourn from regular session at 7:57 p.m. Dan Erickson seconded. Carried 5-0
X. CLOSED SESSION UNDER IOWA CODE 21.5(1)(a) – SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
Laura Staab moved to hold a closed session as authorized by section 21.5 (1) (a) of the open meetings law to review or dicuss records which are authorized to be kept confidential – the superintendent’s evaluation.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Laura Staab, Kristi Letsche, Belinda Leavitt, Luke Olson and Dan Erickson.
Nayes: n/a
Carried 5-0
Entered closed session at 7:59 p.m.
XI. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
Belinda Leavitt moved to exit closed session at 8:58 p.m. Kristi Letsche seconded.
Carried 5-0
XII. EXEMPT SESSION UNDER IOWA CODE SECTION 21.9 – NEGOTIATING SESSION, BARGAINING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
Laura Staab moved to enter into exempt session as provided in Chapter 20, Section 21.9 of the Iowa Code to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employees not covered by the collective bargaining law.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Laura Staab, Kristi Letsche, Belinda Leavitt, Luke Olson and Dan Erickson.
Nayes: n/a
Carried 5-0
Entered exempt session at 9:03 p.m.
XIII. ADJOURN EXEMPT SESSION
Dan Erickson moved to exit exempt session at 10:03 p.m. Luke Olson seconded.
Carried 5-0
XIV. CALL TO ORDER
Laura Staab called the regular meeting to order at 10:04 p.m.
XV. BUSINESS
A. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS
Luke Olson moved to approve raises for administrative staff: principal-3%, head custodian-3%, head cook-3%. Dan Erickson seconded.
Carried 5-0
XVI. ADJOURN
Kristi Letsche moved to adjourn from regular session at 10:04 p.m. Belinda Leavitt seconded.
Carried 5-0
Laura Staab, President
Bobbi Riedemann, Board Secretary
Published in the Marcus News on May 3, 2025

MMC CSD April AP Report
ACCESS SYSTEMS- LEASING
673.68
ACCESS SYSTEMS 1,739.10
AGSTATE 13.19
AHLERS & COONEY 55.00
ALL SEASONS CENTER 640.00
ALPHA WIRELESS COMM
COMPANY 600.00
ANDERSONS 381.45
APPTEGY, INC 889.44
BESPOKE INDUSTRIES 412.80
BLAINE’S CULLIGAN &
SUNDANCE SPAS 180.33
BOMGAARS 261.25
BSN SPORTS 4,448.99
BUNKERS FEED & SUPPLY
210.24
CAMBIUM ASSESSMENT 110.50
CASEYS BAKERY 1,512.91
CASH FOR ACTIVITY 200.00
CATERING “2” YOU 450.00
CENTER SPORTS, INC 115.00
CENTRAL INSURE 1,700.00
CHEROKEE REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER 4,275.00
CITY OF MARCUS 839.49
COLE PAPERS INC 1,964.78
COOPERATIVE FARMERS
ELEVATOR 215.49
COUNTRY CREATIONS 1,777.69
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
700.00
DETAILS CUSTOM PRINT
STUDIO 323.00
DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL, LLC
378.00
EAGLE RIDGE CORPORATE
SERVICES, INC 510.00
FELTS, KEVIN 3,467.50
GALVA-HOLSTEIN CSD 250.00
HEGGERTY 223.56
IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC
ASSOCIATION 310.00
IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS
828.00
JEFF’S FOODS 440.44
JOSTEN’S 594.57
JW PEPPER & SON INC 299.48
KALOUS, SHANE 210.00
KATT, VALERIE 417.52
KEMPS – LEMARS 2,194.55
LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC
142.72
LITTLE ROYALS DAYCARE
4,000.00
MAPLE LANES 1,500.00
MARCUS LUMBER COMPANY
1,230.88
MARCUS NEWS 292.75
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING
CO INC 10,570.46
MARTIN’S FLAG COMPANY
286.40
MEDICAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
200.00
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
COMPANY 5,240.60
MMC ACTIVITY 524.74
MOTOR PARTS SALES #3
246.66
MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY
300.00
MRS. B’S 508.29
NELNET PAYMENT SERVICES
24.98
PAPER CORPORATION, THE
2,377.45
PLAINS AREA MENTAL
HEALTH INC 12,666.67
PLUNKETT’S / VARMENT GUARD 164.16
PRATT, KATY 1,352.01
PRECISION ALIGNMENT &
REPAIR INC. 316.36
QUILL CORPORATION 719.65
REGENNITTER, ALECIA 241.01
REMSEN-UNION CSD
669,649.87
RODER GAS & OIL INC. 4,351.79
SANITARY SERVICES, INC
878.30
SCHROEDER, KAYLA 25.00
SCHROEDER, STACEY 77.88
SCHUTTLER, MARK 49.98
SIOUX CITY RELAYS 250.00
SKILLS USA – IOWA 2,700.00
SKILLS USA – NATIONAL 48.00
SOUTH O’BRIEN CSD 200.00
STAN HOUSTON 1,497.00
STOCKTON TOWING 742.50
TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES INC
96.10
UNITED BANK OF IOWA 30.00
UNITY CHRISTIAN SD 902.41
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA 300.00
VISA – ELAN FINANCIAL
SERVICES 5,459.91
WESTEL 635.40
WIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
40.00
Published in the Marcus News on May 3, 2025