SEP Board Minutes 5/21/26

SEP Board Minutes 5/21/26 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 I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Board President Chad Crabb. A. Roll Call/Quorum - Declaration B. Agenda Adoption Motion was made to adopt the agenda. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. District Vision and Mission D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Public Comments Phyllis Murphy spoke inviting the community to the Historical Society for their monthly presentations on the last Tuesday of each month. F. Consent Agenda Motion was made to approve the consent agenda. Motion made by: Tracy Dawson Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting results: 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 approve the confirmation of the next meeting. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting results: Unanimously Approved B. Salaries and Wages- Admin. and Other Professionals (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the total package salaries/wages increase of 3.34% for Other Professional Staff and 2.5% for Administrators for fiscal year 2027. Motion made by: Brigid Ernst Motion seconded by: Lori Slings Voting results: Yes: Chad Crabb Yes: Brett Handy No: Tracy Dawson Yes: Brigid Ernst Yes: Grant Gillon Yes: Lori Slings C. AFSCME Agreement (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the AFSCME Agreement. Motion made by: Tracy Dawson Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting results: Unanimously Approved D. Public Hearing for FY2026 Budget Amendment (fiscal integrity) Public hearing for FY2026 Amendment was opened at 5:37 pm. No comments were made and hearing was closed at 5:37 pm. 1. Approval of FY2026 Budget Amendment Motion was made to approve the FY2026 budget amendment. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting results: Unanimously Approved E. FY27 Board Meeting Schedule (communication) Motion was made to approve the FY27 Board Meeting Schedule. Motion made by: Tracy Dawson Motion seconded by: Brett Handy Voting results: Unanimously Approved F. EAP Contract FY27 (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the EAP Contract. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting results: Unanimously Approved G. SAP Contract FY27 (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the SAP contract. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting results: Unanimously Approved H. Secondary Math (academic achievement) Motion was made to adopt the Reveal Math curriculum. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting results: Unanimously Approved I. Realtor Agreement (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the realtor agreements. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting results: Unanimously Approved J. Second Read of Policies (communication) Motion was made to adopt the second read of policies. Motion made by: Brigid Ernst Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting results: Unanimously Approved III. Topics for Discussion A. Superintendent's Report (communication) Dr. Halupnik gave an update on current events and news in the district including but not limited to graduation, academic awards assemblies, scholarship night, the tech expo, East Polk Rotary donation of tools to the apprenticeship class, board visits, vocal music awards, state track and girls golf team success. B. Monthly Business Services Report (fiscal integrity) CFO Kevin Baccam gave the April business services report. C. Attendance Data (academic achievement) Dr. Jo Ellen Latham gave an update on Attendance Data and the task force efforts that have led to a major improvement in attendance across the district. D. Summer Programs (academic achievement) Dr. Jo Ellen Latham gave a presentation on our summer professional learning opportunities for staff and summer school and extended school year programming for students. E. Committee Updates (communication) Board member Grant Gillon gave an update on the finance committee. Updates were also given on the new elementary committee. IV. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting results: Unanimously Approved June 10 2026 LIOW0530206