MFL MarMac Board Approves Agreement with Bridge Learning Center
The MFL MarMac School Board approved a lease agreement with Keystone Area Education Association and other districts for the Bridge Learning Center in Elkader. The Center is for Behavioral Resources for Intervention, Development, and Growth in Education.
Michelle Mulholland was hired as High School Para. The Board accepted the resignations of Linda Brainard as Cook and Marley Hundt and Casey Evanson as Paraprofessionals
MFL MarMac Community School District
Regular Meeting
September 14, 2026
The MFL MarMac Community School District held a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on September 14, 2026, in the Monona Schoolhouse.
President, Dr. Jonathon Moser, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present at roll call were Aaron Schroeder, Tonya Meyer. Marti Post, Danielle Schlake and Roberta Hass. Josh Grau was absent. Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugger; Board Secretary, Karla Hanson; and student representatives Julia Grau and Kennedy Bachman.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:
Minutes from August 10, 2026, Regular Meeting
Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $110,490.58, Management: $0.00, Food Service: $23,066.29, Activity Fund: $46,325.12, Capital Projects: $52,881.01, PPEL: $190,694.11, Preschool: $240.00, Little Bulldogs: $10,407.52, Dr. Smith: $4,454.14.
The secretary’s report, activity report and food service report will be filed subject to audit.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve the following:
Hires: Michelle Mulholland – HS Paraprofessional
Resignations: Linda Brainard, Cook (Monona)
Marley Hundt, Elementary Paraprofessional
Casey Evanson, HS Paraprofessional
Volunteers: Ryan Pomerening, HS Football
Kade McElwaine, HS Football
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the Headstart Lease Agreement as presented. The agreement states that Headstart will pay the district $1,000.00 per month for the use of a classroom in the elementary addition. This agreement is for ten years. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the Bridges School/Keystone agreement. Bridges will replace the now closed Crossroads Academy. Limited spots are available until renovations are completed in Elkader. This is a 10-year agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve Emergent Architectural Firm as the district architects. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Roberta Hass, to accept the Mercy One Athletic Training Services Agreement. Erik Peterson spoke to the Board briefly about the services provided and the hours contracted. Other options were analyzed, but lack of qualified personnel at hospitals/clinics in the area made switching providers impractical. The athletic directors feel that Mercy One has provided quality service to the district. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Marti Post, to approve the requests for early graduation from four seniors. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Roberta Hass, to move forward with the demolition of the largest CVG building. Motion was not seconded and did not move forward. Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded Danielle Schlake, to demolish all but the hoop building on the CVG property. Asbestos removal has been completed, and Clayton County Recycling will schedule the removal of the buildings and crushing of the concrete after any salvageable items from the buildings are sold. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports:
Student Representatives reported that Homecoming planning is underway and the annual Veteran’s Day Program will be November 11.
Chet Bachman, High School Principal reported that the following things are keeping staff and students busy: Citizenship testing, Musical (Matilda) practice, fall sports, FFA competitions, career fair planning.
Brett Jackson, Middle School Principal reported on Eagle Bluff trip, fall sports, FAST testing, interventions and expressed gratitude to FreedomBank, McGregor Achievement Club, Monona Methodist Church and McGregor Care Center for their donations to the middle school.
Elementary Principal Abbey Cottrell reported the following activities: Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds has started, digital parent newsletters, FAST testing, Picture Day, Art and Wetland programs, field trips planned and Fire Prevention Week coming up.
Tim Dugger, Superintendent, reports that the Certified Annual Report, Special Education Supplement and Annual Transportation Reports are done and certified with the Department of Ed. Enrollment counts will be taken in October and January, with the average being used to determine future funding, radon testing is now required, and looking into the feasibility of a natural gas retrofit for the McGregor boiler system.
Dr. Moser adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the McGregor Center library.
