MFL MarMac Board

The MFL MarMac School Board approved a contract with the Education Association. It totals a 3.94-percentage increase for 25-26.

The Board approved sharing agreements with Keystone for Media, Technology and Educational Services along with an agreement for a Social Worker. They also approved sharing a Transportation Director with Postville.

The Board hired Madelyn Moser as Pre-School/K-3 Tag Teacher. Mindy Clubb resigned as Paraprofessional and Gloria Tayek from Food Service.

MFL MarMac Community School District

Regular Meeting

May 12, 2025

The MFL MarMac Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was held on May 12, 2025, in the library of the McGregor Center.

President, Gina Roys, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present at roll call were Dr. Jonathon Moser, Danielle Schlake, Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Tonya Meyer and Josh Grau. Also present were Tim Dugger; Superintendent, Karla Hanson; Board Secretary, and Mattie Hallberg and Mariah Moser; Student Board Members.

Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Dr. Moser, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:

• Minutes from April 14, 2025, Regular Hearing

• Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $56,954.57, Preschool: $0.00, Food Service: $29,168.65, Activity Fund: $55,562.89, Capital Projects: $18,590.96, PPEL: $32,760.68, Little Bulldog: $14,034.87, Dr. Smith: $4,628.27.

• The Secretary’s Report, Activity Report and Food Service Report will be filed subject to audit.

The motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the following hires, transfers and resignations:

Hires: Madelyn Moser, Preschool/K-3 Tag Teacher

Resignations: Mindy Clubb, Paraprofessional

Gloria Tayek, Food Service

Volunteers: Elliot Winkler, Weight Room Supervisor

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve a 3.94% total package for 2025-2026 teacher contracts. This will be for one year with language portion extended to 2030. Motion carried unanimously.

At 6:49 p.m. President Roys opened the Budget Amendment Hearing. Mr. Dugger gave a brief explanation on why the district was amending the budget and how it does not affect community members’ tax obligation. President Roys closed the meeting at 6:51 p.m.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the budget amendment as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Dr. Moser, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the first reading of the following board policies: 411.3 Classified Employee Contracts, 411.5 Classified Employee Assignment, 411.6 Classified Employee Transfers, 411.7 Classified Employee Evaluation, 412.3 Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits, 413.3 Classified Employee Suspension. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Roberta Hass to approve the second reading of the following board policies: 405.3 Licensed Employee Individual Contracts, 406.5 Licensed Employee Group Insurance Benefits, 407.4 Licensed Employee Suspension, 408.1 Licensed Employee Professional Development, 411.1 Classified Employee Defined, 411.2 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment Selection. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Dr. Moser, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the Keystone AEA Service Agreement for media, technology and educational services, the sharing agreement for a social worker, and the agreement for transfer of 90% of state funds for special education services per HF2612. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion Josh Grau, seconded by Dr. Moser, to approve the sharing agreement for Transportation Director with Postville CSD. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports:

NHS – Jaydeane Berns and student Devon Meyer gave the Board an update on National Honor Society. To be considered, a student must have a minimum of 3.5 gpa and submit an application/essay. Eighteen new members were inducted this school year, making membership total 29. Service projects are done throughout the year and fundraising is done to support local efforts, including the Dollars for Scholars NHS scholarship.

Melissa Haberichter and Jaydeane Berns shared with the Board the District Career Academic Plan. This program continues to support students and families as they transition from high school to work/college. A STEM Best grant was received which will assist in staff PD and increase opportunities for students.

K-12 Math Curriculum review was done by Kiersten Winter, Marcy Ferguson, Katie Kregel, Lindsey Fisk, Diane Rothmeyer and Abbey Cottrell. They explained the process of purchasing new curriculum for the district and explained why they chose the vendors.

Student Board Members report the following activities: Service/Fun Day, bake sale and shakes, Beef Producers provided lunch. Funds were raised for the local Fire Department and a PDC student with cancer.

Denise Mueller, Middle School Principal, reports these activities: Honor Choir, Variety Show, mini concert, 8th grade career fair, ISASP are complete, 4th Grade Safety Day at the Fairgrounds, 3rd grade tour, 8th grade fieldtrip to downtown McGregor and SODA visit. Brett Jackson, Assistant Principal, added that the 6th grade pizza fundraising was a success.

Larry Meyer, High School Principal, talked about the following events: Prom, Spring Concert, Senior Awards Night, Spanish 4 fieldtrip to Postville, Large Group contest, Senior’s Last Day this week, Graduation is May 18, and there are SIACC and Facility Committee meetings coming up soon.

Abbey Cottrell, Assistant Elementary Principal, stated that ISASP and Fast Testing are complete, Fun Day was a success, many upcoming field trips and picnics.

Tim Dugger, Superintendent, thanked the Board and recognized that this is School Board Appreciation Month. He also asked for approval to sell Denise Mueller her older laptop and for her to keep her email for six months after retirement on June 30, 2025. There were no objections.

President Roys adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.

At 7:21 p.m., the Board went into closed session to evaluate the superintendent. The Board ended the closed session at 8:04 p.m. with no action taken.

The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on June 9, 2025, in the Monona Learning Commons at 6:00 p.m.