SEP Board Minutes 10/2/25

SEP Board Minutes 10/2/25 Attendance Voting Board Members Brigid Ernst, Board President Chad Crabb, Board Vice-President Kelly Simmons, Board Member Ric Powell, Board Member Brett Handy, Board Member Lori Slings, Board Member Gary Fischer, Board Member Other Attendees Dr. Dirk Halupnik, Superintendent Lacey Beals, Board Recorder Kevin Baccam, Board Secretary Allie Etnyre, Student Council Representative I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Board President Brigid Ernst. A. Roll Call/Quorum - Declaration Voting: Brigid Ernst - Yes Chad Crabb - Yes Kelly Simmons - Yes Ric Powell - Yes Brett Handy - Yes Lori Slings - Yes Gary Fischer - Yes B. Agenda Adoption Motion was made to approve the board agenda. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons Voting: Unanimously Approved C. Pledge of Allegiance D. District Vision and Mission E. Public Comments Public comments were opened at 5:33 pm. Julie Duer spoke on behalf of a parent group for a challenging curriculum. II. Consent Agenda Motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by: Chad Crabb Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons Voting: Unanimously Approved A. Certified Personnel Action [communication] B. Classified Personnel Action [communication] C. Approval of Minutes [communication] D. Open Enrollment [communication] III. New/Old Business A. Award Bid for Transportation Facilities Project [fiscal integrity] Motion was made to reject all bids for the transportation facilities project. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brett Handy Voting: Unanimously Approved B. Award Bid for Baseball and Softball Improvement Project [fiscal integrity] Motion was made to award the Baseball and Softball Improvement Project to Mid-America Sports Construction for the Base Bid amount of $1,452,897 and Alternate #1 of $271,191 for a total contract amount of $1,724,088. Motion made by: Chad Crabb Motion seconded by: Lori Slings Voting: Unanimously Approved IV. Topics for Discussion A. AI Updates [academic achievement] Kendra Carlson gave a presentation on how AI technology is being integrated into education for our students and staff. Discussion followed. B. Year-End Financial Report [fiscal integrity] Chief Financial Officer Kevin Baccam gave the year-end fiscal report. Discussion followed. C. IASB Proposed Platform and Public Policy/Delegate Assembly [communication] The board discussed the IASB Proposed Platform and Public Policy/Delegate Assembly. They will elect a board member to attend the delegate assembly at the next board meeting. V. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:40 pm. October 15 2025 LIOW0383678