SEP Board Minutes 2/5/26

SEP Board Minutes 2/5/26 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-Absent 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 by Board President Chad Crabb. Voting: Chad Crabb - Yes Brett Handy - Yes Tracy Dawson - Yes Brigid Ernst - Yes Grant Gillon - Yes Lori Slings - Yes B. Agenda Adoption Motion was made to adopt the agenda. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brett Handy Voting: Unanimously Approved C. Pledge of Allegiance D. District Vision and Mission E.Public Comments Phyllis Murphy spoke to the board on behalf of the Altoona Historical Society about upcoming events in Altoona. II. Consent Agenda Motion was made to approve the consent agenda. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brett Handy 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. Approve Architect - New Elementary School Project (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve DLR Group as the architect firm for the New Elementary School Project. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brett Handy Voting: Unanimously Approved B. Architect Agreement - Junior High School Secure Entrance Project (fiscal integrity) Motino was made to approve OPN Architects as the architect firm for the Junior High School Secure Entrance Project. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting: Unanimously Approved C. Set Public Hearing for Junior High Lighting Project (communication, fiscal integrity) Motion was made to set the date of the public hearing for February 19, 2026, for the Junior High Lighting Project. Motion made by: Brigid Ernst Motion seconded by: Lori Slings Voting: Unanimously Approved IV. Topics for Discussion A. FY2027 Budget Discussion- Part 1 (fiscal integrity, communication) CFO Kevin Baccam gave an overview of the FY2027 budget. Discussion followed. B. Early Literacy Resources (academic achievement) Dr. Latham gave a presentation on the CKLA curriculum that is proposed for purchasing to expand to grades K-2 and 6-7. C. Day on the Hill Review (communication) Board members commented on their experience at Day on the Hill with AEA, IASB, & SAI at the State Capitol. D. Prairie Meadows Grants (communication, fiscal integrity) Deputy Superintendent Joe Horton presented a list of Prairie Meadow Grant applications to be voted on at the Feb. 22 board meeting. E. Superintendent Search Update (communication, academic achievement, fiscal integrity) Trent Grundmeyer gave an update on the superintendent search process. V. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 7:04 pm. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting: Unanimously Approved February 18 2026 LIOW0457233