MFL MarMac Board approves hires and accepts resignations

The MFL MarMac School Board approved the hiring of Ryan Hanna as 5th Grade Teacher. Erin Ferguson was hired as SODA Advisor and Neil Wikner as Part-Time Assistant Softball Coach.

Chip McGeough resigned as Assistant Football Coach. Paul Gordon resigned as Assistant Football Coach and Weight Room Supervisor. Lily Hoeger resigned as Paraprofessional and Luella Price resigned as Custodian.

Brian Bugenhagen transfered from Co-Head Coach to High School Girls Basketball Coach.

Claudia Johnson transfered from Middle School Volleyball to Assistant High School Volleyball Coach.

The Board approved agreements with Keystone AEA for a Media/Technology/Education services contract and shared contracts with Keystone for Social Worker and Special Education Director at point-4 Full-Time Equivalent.

MFL MarMac Community School District

Regular Meeting and Work Session

June 8, 2026

The MFL MarMac Community School District held a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on June 8, 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 Josh Grau, Aaron Schroeder, Danielle Schlake, Tonya Meyer, and Marti Post. Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugger; Board Secretary, Karla Hanson; and student representatives, Mattie Hallberg and Mariah Moser. Roberta Hass was absent.

Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the agenda with the deletion of Jaydeane Berns presentation on Senior Year Plus Program. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:

1. Minutes from May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting

2. Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $174,584.26, Food Service: $14,210.01, Activity Fund: $76,613.40, Capital Projects: $29,723.95, PPEL: 27,338.95, Preschool: $0.00, Little Bulldogs: $3,230.64, Dr. Smith: $2,117.09

3. The secretary’s report, activity report and food service report will be filed subject to audit.

4. Authorize the school business official to pay FY26 bills as needed and void any checks over 18 months.

Motion carried unanimously.

The Board recognized Larry Meyer, Tracy Decker, Alicia Grove and Lu Price and thanked them for their many years with the District. Enjoy your retirement.

Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Roberta Hass, to approve the following:

Hires: Ryan Hanna – 5^th Grade Teacher

                                Erin Ferguson – SODA Advisor

                              Neil Wikner – Assistant Softball Coach (.5 FTE)

Resignation: Chip McGeough – Assistant Football Coach

Paul Gordon – Assistant Football Coach and Weight Room Supervisor

Lily Hoeger – Paraprofessional

Luella Price – Custodian

Transfers: Brian Bugenhagen from HS Girls Basketball Co-Head Coach to Head Coach

Claudia Johnson from MS Volleyball to Assistant HS Volleyball Coach

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to table discussion of the rescinded 1,000 policy series. This will give the Board time to do a side-by-side evaluation of the new 900 series to ensure that the series is streamlined and accurate. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the following policies to second reading: 704.3 Investments (with change to require Board Treasurer to have Board approval prior to investing), 704.6 Fundraising Within the District, 705.1 Purchasing-Bidding, 705.1R1 Suspension and Debarment of Vendors, 705.1R2 Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts, 705.2 Credit and Procurement Cards, 705.3 Payment for Goods and Services, 705.4 Expenditures for Public Purpose, 706.3 Reduction in Employee Pay, 707.4 Audit, 707.5 Internal Controls, 708 Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records, 710.1 School Nutrition Program, 710.2 Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility, 710.3 Vending Machines, 710.4 Meal Charges, 711.1 Student School Transportation Eligibility, 711.2 Student Conduct on School Transportation, 711.8 Transportation in Inclement Weather, 711.10 School Bus Passenger Restraints. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the TLC (Teacher Leadership Compensation) staffing and pay structure for FY27 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the Keystone AEA service agreement/media/technology/education services contract, and the Keystone AEA shared contracts for social worker (.4 FTE) and special education director (.4 FTE). Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Marti Post, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the resolution authorizing transfer of general fund to student activities fund for protective gear in the amount of up to $30,000. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of recent activities were given by the student representatives, building Principals, and the Superintendent.

Dr Moser adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:43 p.m.

Following the meeting, the board had a work session and listened as Mark Panther and Kendall Deter discussed the findings of their Facilities Condition Assessment Report. Items of immediate concern were identified and will be addressed. The Board will discuss and prioritize projects based on needs and goals.

The next regular meeting will be held on July 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Monona Center Learning Commons.