MFL MarMac School Board accepts the resignation of Superintendent
The MFL MarMac School Board accepted the resignation of Tim Dugger as Superintendent. Dugger was hired as Superintedent in January of 2023. The resignatio will take effect on June 30th of next year. The Board discussed options for hiring a new, full-time Superintendt and will use a search firm to lead the District in the hiring process.
The Board approved the hiring of Sheila Moses and Jill Winkoski as Elementary Paraprofessionals
Tracy Decker was named a Volunteer Coach for High School Football and Bailey Winter as a Voluntary Coach for High School Girls Basketball.
MFL MarMac Community School District
Regular Meeting
October 12, 2026
The MFL MarMac Community School District held a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on October 12, 2026, in the McGregor Center Library.
President, Dr. Jonathon Moser, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present at roll call were Marti Post, Danielle Schlake, Josh Grau and Roberta Hass (via telephone due to travel). Aaron Schroeder and Tonya Meyer was absent. Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugger, and Board Secretary, Karla Hanson.
Motion by Marti Post, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:
Minutes from September 14, 2026, Regular Meeting
Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $112,721.45, Management: $0.00, Food Service: $28,959.64, Activity Fund: $87,531.31, Capital Projects: $47,678.96, PPEL: $11,736.99, Preschool: $240.00, Little Bulldogs: $3,846.59, Dr. Smith: $611.39.
The secretary’s report, activity report and food service report will be filed subject to audit.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Marti Post, to approve the following:
Hires: Sheila Moses, Elementary Paraprofessional
Jill Winkoski, Elementary Paraprofessional
Resignations: Tim Dugger, Superintendent (effective 6/30/2027)
Volunteers: Tracy Decker, HS Football
Bailey Winter, HS Girls Basketball
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS the MFL MarMac special education program expenditures for the 2024-2025 school year exceeded the program’s revenues, resulting in a deficit of $763,143.20; and
WHEREAS Iowa Code section 257.31(14) and the Iowa Administrative Code 281-98.21(5) provide that a school district may request additional allowable growth and supplemental aid for a special education deficit;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of MFL MarMac, meeting in regular session on the 13th day of October 2025, requests the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) to grant allowable growth and supplemental aid in the amount of $630,862.43 for the fiscal year 2024-2025 special education deficit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the School Board Secretary is hereby directed to certify and submit this request to the Iowa Department of Education and the School Budget Review Committee in accordance with applicable rules and deadlines.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board heard from Tim Dugger and Erik Peterson regarding how the district uses BOUND Activities Management Program and how legislation has required all schools to accept cash. The District changed admission prices to encourage pre-paying for tickets, paying with a card at the door or purchasing an activity ticket. This has increased those ticket sales and will give us the usage numbers with BOUND to avoid a breach of contract. No action taken by the Board.
Motion by Marti Post, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve Policy 505.8 - Parent and Family Engagement District-Wide Policy. This review was necessary for the desk audit due in December. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Josh Grau, to approve the updated Head Start Rental Agreement. The Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation will pay the district $900.00 per month for five years. Either party may terminate the agreement with at least 60-day notice. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board discussed options for hiring a new, full-time Superintendent. It was agreed to use a search firm to lead the District in the hiring process.
Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Marti Post, to accept the early graduation requests from three students. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS:
Student Representatives sent a written and video report of the Homecoming activities and plans for Veteran’s Day.
Chet Bachman, High School Principal: Reported on student activities, intruder drills, interventions and discipline, and upcoming Science Club Halloween Fundraiser.
Abbey Cottrell, Elementary Principal: Provided update on student activities, academic progress and FAST testing and upcoming conferences and field trips.
Tim Dugger, Superintendent: Reported that the annual audit went well, enrollment numbers look to be down slightly, but the District is maintaining around 800 students.
Dr. Moser adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on November 9, 2026, in the Monona Learning Commons.
