To watch the full board meeting discussion of the below items, please click the “watch recording” link next to each item. The links will take you to the start of each of the below agenda items/topics from the board meeting recording.
MCSD School Board Approve 2023-24 Legislative Priorities (watch recording) – Superintendent Theron Schutte recommended the legislative priorities for the 2023-24 school year. The priorities selected were the following: student achievement, supplemental state aid, teacher recruitment, and mental health. The school board passed the legislation priority recommendations 5-0. You can read more about this year’s legislative priorities by clicking here.
Recommendation Made to Name Portion of Welcome Center After Former Anson Elementary Principal (watch recording) – Superintendent Theron Schutte recommended naming the Welcome Center portion of the Orpheum Theater after former Anson Elementary Principal and MCSD School Board President Bea Niblock. The new name of the facility would be the B.A. Niblock/MCSD Orpheum Welcome Center. The recommendation is based on current and ongoing contributions for the start up of the Welcome Center and a significant financial pledge for annual senior scholarships to support post-secondary education. The school board will be asked to approve at the Aug. 21 meeting. You can view documents about this facility naming by clicking here.
Recognitions (watch recording)
- Co-Ed State Golf Champions: Natalie Henson and Ryan Schmit claimed the 2A Co-Ed Golf Championship with a score of 74 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames.
- Stadium Seating: American Aluminum and Seating, Inc. Owner and Marshalltown High School graduate Jim Palmer recently donated four team benches to the stadium complex with a value of $4,000.
- Flag Pole: Marshalltown High School graduate Tom Apgar represented the Class of 1973 to donate a check for $2,600 toward the purchase and installation of the new flag pole at the stadium complex.
- Adland Engraving: The Marshalltown Community School District wishes to recognize our local community business partner Adland Engraving & Screen Print Company as a “Career Readiness Partner.” This recognition honors Adland’s outstanding support and service to our district students, parents and staff as we strive to make all Bobcats Career Ready. Their ongoing support and contribution towards the betterment of the Marshalltown CSD is admirable. David and Judy Adland accepted the recognition.
Chronic Absenteeism Report Given to School Board (watch recording) – District Attendance Coordinator Kayla McCall reported to the school board the chronic absenteeism report. The report presentation can be seen by clicking here.
ELPA21 Conversation Report Given to School Board (watch recording) – English Learner and Migrant Program Coordinator Rachel Inks presented to the school board the ELPA21 and annual English language performance results. The presentation can be seen by clicking here.
Personnel Items
For a list of personnel items approved on Monday, click here.
Policies (watch recording) – Click here to see what policies had initial review.
The next Marshalltown School Board meeting is set for 5 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023 at the District Administration Office, 1002 S. 3rd Ave. The meeting will be available to watch via live stream through the “MCSD Presentation” Youtube channel.
The Board Report 