SEP Board Minutes 6-11-26

SEP Board Minutes 6-11-26 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 The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by Board President Chad Crabb. A. Roll Call/Quorum - Declaration B. Agenda Adoption There was one change to the agenda. Item III. E. Construction Update was postponed to the July meeting. Motion was made to approve the agenda with changes. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. District Vision and Mission D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Public Comments Amanda Michael spoke to congratulate those retiring from the district office and thanked the board for their continued support for SEP. F. Consent Agenda Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst 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 confirm the next board meeting of July 16th at 5:30pm. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting results: Unanimously Approved B. Food and Nutrition Prime Vendor Award (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve a one-year renewal contract with Martin Brothers Distributing for Food, Supplies and Chemicals; and Loffredo Fresh Produce Co. for Produce for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion made by: Brigid Ernst Motion seconded by: Tracy Dawson Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Food & Nutrition Dairy Award (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the contract with Anderson Erickson Dairy using the escalator pricing during the 2026-2027 school year. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Tracy Dawson Voting results: Yes: Chad Crabb Yes: Brett Handy Yes: Tracy Dawson Yes: Brigid Ernst Abstain: Grant Gillon Yes: Lori Slings D. Food and Nutrition Bread Award (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve Pan-O-Gold to be the Bread supplier during the 2026-2027 school year. Motion made by: Grant Gillon Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting results: Unanimously Approved E. Interfund Transfer- Food and Nutrition to General Fund (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the interfund transfer from the Food Service Fund to the General Fund for the lesser of the indirect cost amount or the actual amount of the identified administrative costs in the Food & Nutrition Department. Motion made by: Grant Gillon Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting results: Unanimously Approved F. Approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for the New Elem. School Project (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve Miron Construction as the CMaR for the New Elementary School Project. Discussion followed. Motion made by: Tracy Dawson Motion seconded by: Brett Handy Voting results: Unanimously Approved III. Topics for Discussion A. Superintendent's Report (communication) Superintendent Dr. Halupnik gave his last report to the board which mentioned a successful school year coming to a close, summer activities currently in full swing, and the achievements of the boys soccer and girls golf team. He also took a moment to reflect on his 11 years at SEP and thank the many individuals who have played a part in his time here. The Board also took a moment to thank Dr. Halupnik for his steady leadership and presented him with a token of their appreciation. B. Monthly Business Services Report (fiscal integrity) CFO Kevin Baccam gave the May business services report. C. Committee Updates (communication) There were no committee updates. D. Legislative Priorities (communication) The board will complete a survey to determine their top 4 legislative priorities to the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB). IV. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:05pm. Motion made by: Grant Gillon Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst Voting results: Unanimously Approved June 24 2026 LIOW0539251