MFL MarMac School Board Minutes from November 10th Meeting.

MFL MarMac Community School District

Regular Meeting

November 10, 2025

The MFL MarMac Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors was held on November 10, 2025, in the Monona Schoolhouse.

President, Gina Roys, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present at roll call were Dr. Jonathon Moser, Roberta Hass (via phone due to family/travel), Aaron Schroeder, Danielle Schlake, Tonya Meyer and Josh Grau. Also present were Superintendent, Tim Dugger, Board Secretary, Karla Hanson, and student representatives, Mattie Hallberg and Mariah Moser.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Dr. Moser, 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:

1. Minutes from October 13, 2025, Regular Meeting

2. Bills against the district as listed: General Fund: $105,948.70, Preschool: $1,125.00, Management: $5,596.00, Food Service: $30,226.09, Activity Fund: $26,367.53, Capital Projects: $29,696.15, PPEL: $59,509.25, Little Bulldog Childcare: $11,018.43, Dr. Smith Childcare: $2,325.00.

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

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the following resignations, hires and volunteers:

Hire: Anna Troester, Elementary Paraprofessional

Volunteer: Treyton Burnikel, Wrestling Coach

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Aaron Schroeder, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve the snow day make-up schedule as presented. Days 1 and 2 will not be made up, day 3 no virtual learning, days 4-9 virtual learning, and days 9-15 make up as needed. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dugger presented a brief presentation on student counts and financial information. Enrollment has decreased slightly and is due to more students opting to open enroll out of district for online learning. Financially, the district continues to be strong.

Motion by Josh Grau, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to move the following board policies to the second reading with noted changes: 504.1 Student Government (add student board members), 504.2 Student Organizations, 504.4 Student Performances (tabled for further clarification of extensive travel), 504.6 Student Activity Program, 505.1 Student Progress Reports and Conferences, 505.2 Student Promotion-Retention-Acceleration, 505.3 Student Honors and Awards, 505.5 Graduation Requirements, 505.6 Early Graduation, 505.7 Commencement. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to approve the second reading of the following policies: 503.1 Student Conduct, 503.1R1 Student Conduct – Regulation, 503.2 Expulsion, 503.3 Fines-Fees-Charges, 503.3R1 Student Fee Waiver and Reduction Procedures, 503.4 Good Conduct Rule, 503.5 Corporal Punishment, Mechanical Restrain and Prone Restraint, 503.6 Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students, 503.6R1 Physical Restraint and Seclusion of Students – Regulation, 503.6E1 Use of Physical Restraint and/or Seclusion Documentation Form, 503.6E2 Debriefing Letter to Guardian or Student Involved in an Occurrence Where Physical Restraint and/or Seclusion was Used, 503.6E3 Debriefing Meeting Document

Motion by Roberta Hass, seconded by Aaron Schroeder, to cast one vote for Dr. Dale Crozier as Representative Director for AEA District 2. This is an advisory board only position for a term of 4 years. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Tonya Meyer, seconded by Danielle Schlake, to approve two additional early graduation requests. Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS:

Student Representatives, Mariah Moser and Mattie Hallberg, reported the following activities in the high school: food drive, fundraising, penny wars, door decorating contest, foster family Christmas gift giving, holiday train and January Causes.

Larry Meyer, High School Principal, added the following activities: high school musical, end of quarter, human trafficking presentation, national FFA convention, winter sports, mock interviews, and UIC honor band.

McGregor Center activities shared by Principal, Brett Jackson, include School of the Wild, MarMac fire department visits, math counts program, Washington, DC, trip preparation, conferences, Red Ribbon Week, HS SODA group visited, and upcoming Fall Concert.

Abbey Cottrell, Elementary Assistant Principal, talked about Bingo Day, Luther College performance, Halloween parties, conferences, math and reading progress, dance party, and concerts.

Superintendent, Tim Dugger, congratulated Jon Moser, Josh Grau and Aaron Schroeder for being elected to another school board term, December 8 will be the Organizational Meeting where we say goodbye to Gina Roys (after 17 years), welcome Marti Post, and elect new officers. It was suggested that we review bus barn plans in January because of everything that is already on the table for the December Meeting. Mark Panther from ICAT will be onsite to assess the needs of our facilities. Applications for High School Principal will be accepted through November 30 and we plan to interview before Christmas break.

President Roys adjourned the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. The next meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on December 8, 2025, in the Monona Center Learning Commons.