SEP Board Minutes 12/11/25

SEP Board Minutes 12/11/25 Attendance Voting Board Members Chad Crabb, Board President Brett Handy, Board Vice-President Brigid Ernst, Board Member Kelly Simmons, Board Member Lori Slings, Board Member Tracy Dawson, Board Member Grant Gillon, 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 Chad Crabb. A. Roll Call/Quorum - Declaration Voting: Chad Crabb - Yes Brett Handy - Yes Brigid Ernst - Yes Kelly Simmons - Yes Lori Slings - Yes Tracy Dawson - Yes Grant Gillon - 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. District Vision and Mission D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Public Comments Public comments were opened and Brett Behrens, Eric Morrow, Ryder Morrow, Eric Greving, and Susan Conner all spoke about concerns of the availability of advanced curriculum opportunities for students. F. Consent Agenda Motion was made to approve the consent agenda. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brett Handy Voting: Unanimously Approved 1.Certified Personnel Action (communication) 2. Classified Personnel Action (communication) 3.Claims and Accounts (fiscal integrity) 4. Approval of Minutes (communication) 5. Open Enrollment (communication) II. Old/New Business A.Confirmation of Next Meeting (communication) Motion was made to confirm the January meeting dates. Motion made by: Brigid Ernst Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting:Unanimously Approved B. Public Hearing for 26-27 Academic Calendar (academic achievement) Public hearing on the academic calendar was opened at 5:48 pm. There were no questions or comments presented. Public hearing was closed at 5:48 pm. C.26-27 Academic Calendar (academic achievement) Motion was made to approve the 26-27 Academic Calendar. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons Voting:Unanimously Approved D. Committee Appointments for Board of Education Members (communication) Motion was made to approve the new appointments to the board committees. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Lori Slings Voting:Unanimously Approved E. Superintendent Search Agreement (communication) Motion was made to approve the Superintendent search agreement with Grundmeyer Leader Search LLC. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting:Unanimously Approved F. Approve the Construction Manager At Risk (CMaR) for the Transportation Facilities Project (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve Turner Construction Company as the CMaR for the Transportation Facilities Project. Motion made by: Kelly Simmons Motion seconded by: Brett Handy Voting:Unanimously Approved G. RSP Agreement (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the agreement with RSP & Associates for Enrollment and Site Analysis services. Motion made by: Tracy Dawson Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting:Unanimously Approved H. Set Public Hearing for Wayfinding Signage Project (communication) Motion was made to set the date of the public hearing for January 22, 2026, for the Wayfinding Signage Project. Motion made by: Brigid Ernst Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons Voting: Chad Crabb - Yes Brett Handy - No Brigid Ernst - Yes Kelly Simmons - Yes Lori Slings - Yes Tracy Dawson - Yes Grant Gillon - Yes III. Topics for Discussion A. Superintendent's Report (communication) Superintendent Dr. Halupnik gave an update on recent district events including but not limited to Season of Giving, Board visit to Technology and upcoming visit to Altoona Elementary, the RISE Lunch and Learn, Michelle Hukvari receiving the Friend of Literacy Award, music concerts, and the Rythamettes performance at State winning 1st place in Jazz and Hip Hop, 2nd in Kick, and earning the Lois Turnage Community Service Award and Distinguished Academic Award for team GPA of 3.5-4.0. B. School Improvement - Secondary (academic achievement) The secondary principals gave reports on achievements and improvement plans for their respective buildings. Question and answer session followed. C. Dropout Prevention/At Risk Program Plan (academic achievement) Dr. Jo Ellen Latham gave a presentation on our at-risk programming plan to support students. D. Dropout Prevention/At Risk Program MSA (fiscal integrity) Chief Financial Officer Kevin Baccam gave a report on the budget and modified supplemental amount of funding for the at-risk programs. E. Advanced Learning (academic achievement) Director of Curriculum Dr. Jo Ellen Latham and her team gave a presentation on the different advanced learning opportunities offered by the district and what plans are moving forward for improving and increasing those opportunities. Discussion followed. 1. Presentation 2.Public Comments- Several staff and parents made public comments on their personal experiences concerning advanced curriculum opportunities. The board also made statements appreciating the input from the community and that they are committed to continually evaluating and working towards positive resolutions. IV. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 8:43 pm. December 24 2025 LIOW0425941