Minutes 9-4-25 SEP Board Meeting

Minutes 9-4-25 SEP Board Meeting Attendance Voting Board Members Brigid Ernst, Board President Chad Crabb, Board Vice-President Kelly Simmons, Board Member Ric Powell, Board Member Brett Handy, Board Member Lori Slings, Board Member Whitney Smith McIntosh, Board Member-Absent Other Attendees Dr. Dirk Halupnik, Superintendent Lacey Beals, Board Recorder Kevin Baccam, Board Secretary Aiden Walker, Student Council Representative I. Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Board President Brigid Ernst at 5:30 pm. Roll Call/Quorum - Declaration Voting: Brigid Ernst - Yes Chad Crabb - Yes Kelly Simmons - Yes Ric Powell - Yes Brett Handy - Yes Lori Slings - Yes B. Agenda Adoption Administration recommends the Board approve the board agenda. Motion made by: Chad Crabb Motion seconded by: Brett Handy Voting: Unanimously Approved C. Pledge of Allegiance D. District Vision and Mission E. Public Comments The Rams Rising Referendum Committee presented to the board a total of 1,926 petition signatures in support of having the bond referendum added to the November 2025 election ballot. The board acknowledged the efforts and commitment of the committee to support our school district. F. Consent Agenda Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Ric Powell Voting: Unanimously Approved 1. Certified Personnel Action [communication] 2. Classified Personnel Action [communication] 3. Approval of Minutes [communication] 4. Open Enrollment [communication] II. New/Old Business A. Public Hearing - Plans and Specifications - Transportation Department Facilities [fiscal integrity] Public hearing opened at 5:37pm. No public comments. Hearing closed at 5:38pm. B. Approval of Plans and Specifications - Transportation Department Facilities Project [communication] Motion was made to approve the resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the Transportation Department Facilities Project. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brett Handy Voting: Unanimously Approved C. Resolution Ordering a Bond Election [fiscal integrity, communication, & academic achievement] Motion was made to approve the Resolution Ordering the Election on the Issuance of $51,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds. Motion made by: Chad Crabb Motion seconded by: Ric Powell Voting: Unanimously Approved D. Middle School Project - Miner Hardscapes - Final Completion Motion was made to accept the Certificate of Final Completion for Miner Hardscapes and authorizes the release of their retainage. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons Voting: Unanimously Approved E. Award Bid for Baseball and Softball Improvement Project Due to a discrepancy in the bids submitted, administration recommends that the current bids be rejected. Motion was made to reject the bids for the baseball and softball improvement project. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Chad Crabb Voting: Brigid Ernst - Yes Chad Crabb - Yes Kelly Simmons - Yes Ric Powell - Yes Brett Handy - Yes Lori Slings - Yes III. Topics for Discussion A. FCCLA Update [academic achievement] Family, Career & Community Leaders of America advisor Aimee Marasco recognized 3 students who recently competed among 10,000 FCCLA members at the National Leadership Conference this summer. In the Early Childhood Education Challenge, sophomores Jennifer and Patricia Nimely earned 11th and 8th place. 9th grader Mackenzie Kokke competed in STAR Events for Job Interview and Skill Demonstration earning a gold medal and earning 14th place in the Star Event and 4th place in the skills demonstration B. Enrollment update [communication & fiscal integrity] Deputy Superintendent Joe Horton gave an update on enrollment. C. Technology Update [academic achievement] Technology Director Keith Lyles gave an update on new technology equipment and programs that have been deployed throughout the district. D. Board Election Schedule Update [communication] Superintendent Dirk Halupnik gave an update on important dates regarding the upcoming board election and the resignation of board member Whitney Smith McIntosh. IV. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:03 pm. September 17 2025 LIOW0366516