SEP Board Minutes 2-19-26

SEP Board Minutes 2-19-26 Attendance Voting Board Members Chad Crabb, Board President Brett Handy, Board Vice-President Tracy Dawson, Board Member Brigid Ernst, Board Member Grant Gillon, Board Member Kelly Simmons, Board Member Lori Slings, 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 A. Roll Call/Quorum - Declaration Meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm. Voting: Chad Crabb - Yes Brett Handy - Yes Tracy Dawson - Yes Brigid Ernst - Yes Grant Gillon - Yes Kelly Simmons - Yes Lori Slings - Yes B. Agenda Adoption Motion was made to adopt the agenda. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting: Unanimously Approved C. District Vision and Mission D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Public Comments Clare Smith-Larson spoke on behalf of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, offering information on a resolution they have presented to the governor and state legislature to fully fund public schools. F. Consent Agenda Motion was made to approve the consent agenda. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Tracy Dawson 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 upcoming meetings listed. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons Voting: Unanimously Approved B. Cooperative Sharing Agreements (academic achievement) Motion was made to approve the cooperative sharing agreements. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting:Unanimously Approved C. Prairie Meadows Grants (communication, fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the grants. Motion made by: Brigid Ernst Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting:Unanimously Approved D. Series 2026A General Obligation Bonds - Bond Counsel (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the agreement with Ahlers & Cooney PC as bond counsel. Motion made by: Tracy Dawson Motion seconded by: Lori Slings Voting: Unanimously Approved E. Set FY27 Budget Public Hearing A (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to set FY27 Budget Public Hearing A for March 26, 2026 Motion made by: Kelly Simmons Motion seconded by: Lori Slings Voting: Unanimously Approved F. Bus Bids (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the purchase of two 77-passenger (no A/C) and three special-equipped school buses from Thomas Truck Center totaling $825,936. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Lori Slings Voting: Unanimously Approved G. Award of Bid - Wayfinding Signage Project (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to award the bid to Parker Signs & Graphics as the low bidder for the Wayfinding Signage Project totaling $159,250.60 including the Base Bid for the H2 signs and Alternative 1 for the H1 signs. Discussion followed. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons Voting: Chad Crabb - Yes Brett Handy - No Tracy Dawson - No Brigid Ernst - No Grant Gillon - No Kelly Simmons - No Lori Slings - Yes H. Public Hearing - Plans and Specifications Junior High Lighting Project (fiscal integrity) Public Hearing on Plans and Specifications for the Junior High lighting project opened at 5:53 pm. There were no written comments received or public comments. Hearing closed at 5:54 pm. I. Approval of Plans and Specifications for Junior High Lighting Project (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the Junior High Lighting Project. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting: Unanimously Approved J. Early Literacy Resources Motion was made to approve the expansion of Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA). Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting: Unanimously Approved III. Topics for Discussion A. Superintendent's Report (communication) Superintendent Dr. Halupnik gave an update on things happening around the district including, but not limited to, career exploration opportunities, board visits, exceptional winter test score results at the elementary level, concerts, and athletic achievements among our wrestling teams, bowling teams, and boys swimming team. B. Monthly Business Services Report (fiscal integrity) CFO Kevin Baccam gave the January financial report. C. Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Discussion - Part 2 (fiscal integrity, communication) CFO Kevin Baccam gave an update on the 2027 fiscal budget. D. Committee Updates (communication) The finance committee gave an update on budget discussions. E. Building and Grounds Updates (fiscal integrity, communication) Buildings and Grounds Director Dave Berger gave a report on the organization of the department and changes in progress to continue improving processes and im efficiency. He also discussed timelines for current projects. F. Superintendent Search Update (communication, academic achievement, fiscal integrity) Board President Chad Crabb gave an update on the interview committee members and the upcoming final interview day. IV. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 7:04 pm. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting: Unanimously Approved March 11 2026 LIOW0471304