MFL MarMac School Board approves hiring of new High School Principal

The MFL MarMac School Board approved the hiring of Chet Bachman as High School Principal.

Bachman currently serves as Elementary P.E. and Interventionist at MFL MarMac. Bachman will take over for Current High School Principal Larry Meyer who is retiring at the end of the school year.

Bailey Winter was hired as Elementary P.E. and Interventionist. Sage Stellmacher was hired as Head Baseball Coach and Kathy Bugenhagen was hired for Food Service.

The Board set February 9th at 6pm as the date for the Public Hearing for the Bus Garage Project.

MFL MarMac Community School District

Regular Meeting

January 12, 2026

The MFL MarMac Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was held on January 12, 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 Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Danielle Schlake, Tonya Meyer, and Marti Post. Josh Grau was absent. Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugger, Board Secretary, Karla Hanson, and student representative, Mattie Hallberg.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the consent items from the agenda as follows:

1. Minutes from December 8, 2025, Regular Meeting.

2. Minutes from the January 6, 2026 Work Session.

3. Minutes from the January 8, 2026 Closed Session.

4. Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $124,512.16, Preschool: $0.00, Management: $0.00, Food Service: $17,591.12, Activity Fund: $68,647.57, Capital Projects: $12,395.23, PPEL: $87,623.15, Little Bulldog Childcare: $57,281.82, Dr. Smith Childcare: $6,732.17.

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

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the following resignations, hires and transfers:

Hires: Chet Bachman, HS Principal

Bailey Winter, Elementary P.E. and Interventionist

Kathy Bugenhagen, Food Service

Sage Stellmacher, Head Baseball Coach

Resignations: Casey Evanson, HS Student Council

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to move the following policies to second reading: 208 Board Committees, 208.R1 Board Committees Regulation, 401.01 Equal Employment Opportunity, 507.3 Communicable Diseases – Students, 507.4 Student Illness or Injury at School, 507.5 Emergency Plans and Drills, 507.6 Student Insurance, 507.7 Custody and Parental Rights, 507.8 Student Special Health Services, 507.8R1 Special Health Services Regulation, 508.1 Class or Student Group Gifts, 508.2 Open Night. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the second reading of the following policies: 506.1 Education Records, Access, 506.1R1 Use of Education Records Regulation, 506.2E1 Request of Nonparent for Examination or Copies of Education Records, 506.1E2 Authorization for Release of Education Records, 506.1E3 Request for Hearing on Correction of Education Records, 506.1E4 Request for Examination of Education Records, 506.1E5 Notification of Transfer of Education Records, 506.1E6 Letter to Parent Regarding Receipt of a Subpoena, 506.1E7 Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement, 506.1E8 Annual Notice, 506.2 Student Directory Information, 506.2R1 Student Directory Information – Use of Directory Information, 506.2E1 Authorization for Releasing Student Directory Info, 506.3 Student Photographs, 506.4 Student Library Circulation Records.

The following policies were tabled until the February meeting for further review: : 403.7 FTA and FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Policy, 403.8 FMCSA General Consent of Limited Queries. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Danielle Schlake, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to approve the Request for the Modified Supplement Amount for 2026-2027 At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Program to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $306,778.00. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to set the Public Hearing for the Bus Garage Project for February 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports:

Mattie Hallberg, Student Representative: Activities in the high school include January Causes which is raising money for a district resident with cancer. There is a thermometer on the wall in the lobby to keep track of fundraising efforts.

Larry Meyer, High School Principal: Additional high school activities include Winter Concert, 2^nd semester began, Dorial Festival, Meister Singers at Wartburg, Speech has 75 students signed up, State reporting, winter sports, Legacy Camp and IHMA Showcase.

Brett Jackson, Middle School Principal: McGregor activities include Winter benchmark FAST testing, working with student/families who have met truancy criteria, update computer science handbook, boys basketball and girls wrestling, updating upper elementary with lockers and flooring, pizza fundraiser for Eagle Bluff trip, National Theatre for Children will come do a presentation focusing on financial literacy.

Abbey Cottrell, Assistant Elementary Principal: Winter concert, Bulldog Way Student Success Day was well received, working on science curriculum, FAST testing, TLC meetings, ISASP scores should arrive soon.

Tim Dugger, Superintendent: Had a meeting with City administrators and the Daycare Board regarding the September payoff date of the USDA loan for the daycare building. We currently own the land, the City owns the building and the District pays rent for classroom space. Elementary Principal applications will be accepted and interviews will happen in February.

Dr. Moser adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on February 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Monona High School Learning Commons.

MFL MarMac Community School District

Closed Session

January 8, 2026

The MFL MarMac Community School District Closed Session of the Board of Directors was held on January 8, 2026, in the Monona Schoolhouse.

President, Dr. Jonathon Moser, called the closed session to order at 5:00 p.m. Members present at roll call were Roberta Hass Aaron Schroeder, Danielle Schlake, Tonya Meyer, Marti Post and Josh Grau. Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugger, and Board Secretary, Karla Hanson.

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Tonya Meyer, to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) at 5:01 p.m. to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. Motion carried unanimously.

At 5:23 Danielle Schlake motioned to come out of closed session, seconded by Tonya Meyer. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

MFL MarMac Community School District

Work Session

December 6, 2026

The MFL MarMac Community School District Work Session of the Board of Directors was held on January 6, 2026, in the Monona Schoolhouse.

President, Jonathon Moser, called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Members present at roll call were Dr. Jonathon Moser, Roberta Hass, Aaron Schroeder, Danielle Schlake, Marti Post and Josh Grau. Tonya Meyer was absent. Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugger, and Board Secretary, Karla Hanson.

The first item of discussion was the 2026-2027 Administrative Structure. The Board expressed its opinion in having one full-time administrator in the Elementary Principal position. This would allow Mr. Dugger to work with the new High School Principal. Posting of the Elementary Principal position is anticipated to happen in February 2026.

State Sales Tax Revenue Purpose Statement was the next topic. This is required by the State of Iowa in order to get voter approval for how the District spends the penny sales tax. SAVE funds are used for property tax relief and school infrastructure projects. The District’s RSP is going to expire on January 1, 2031. To extend this, it will need to be placed on an election ballot.

The Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) will expire in 2033. This is also voter approved and does not increase taxes but instead guarantees future funding. If placed on the ballot, it would extend the levy to 2043. Current Iowa Legislature is looking at property tax reform which could reduce revenue capacity from the PPEL property tax funds. The District will continue to monitor this situation as it progresses.

Facilities planning, both short and long term were discussed. Bids are currently being accepted for Phase I construction of a new bus maintenance building. Phase II will be for a vehicle storage facility.

The CVG building currently for sale has been reduced in price since the original walk-through last year. The board is considering the property as a future building site and not for the building.

Future facilities and grounds needs will be assessed by ICAT and Mark Panther. This will help the Board evaluate the current and future needs of the District. This report is expected later in the Spring.

Work Session adjourned at 6:34 p.m.