SEP Board Minutes 1/22/26

SEP Board Minutes 1/22/26 Attendance Voting Board MembersChad 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 Aiden Walker, Student Council Representative I. Call to Order A. Roll Call/Quorum - Declaration Meeting was called to order by Board President Chad Crabb 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 approve the board agenda. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons Voting: Unanimously Approved C. District Vision and Mission D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Public Comments 1. SEP Education Foundation Check Presentation The Southeast Polk Education Foundation presented a $30,000 check for grants that will fund 10 separate projects for the district, including two projects sponsored by Meta. 2. SEP Rhythamettes- State Champions The Southeast Polk RythAMettes were recognized for continuing their legacy of earning the title of State Champions. F. Consent Agenda Motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst 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 approve the next board meetings of February 5th and 19th 2026. It was also included that the board will be having a workshop scheduled for January 28th. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon Voting: Unanimously Approved B. Staffing Plan FY27 (academic achievement, fiscal integrity) Motion to approve Phase I of the plan. Motion made by: Lori Slings Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons Voting: Unanimously Approved C. Budget Guarantee Resolution (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the resolution to approve the budget guarantee for fiscal year 2026-2027. Motion made by: Brett Handy Motion seconded by: Lori Slings Voting: Unanimously Approved D. Public Hearing - Plans and Specifications - Wayfinding Signage Project (communication) Public hearing on the plans and specifications for the Wayfinding Signage Project opened at 5:43 pm. The board secretary received no comments and there were no comments from the audience. Hearing was closed at 5:43pm. E. Approval for Campus Signage (fiscal integrity) Motion was made to approve the resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the Wayfinding Signage Project. Discussion followed. Motion made by: Brigid Ernst Motion seconded by: Lori Slings Voting: Chad Crabb - Yes Brett Handy - No Tracy Dawson - Yes Brigid Ernst - Yes Grant Gillon - Yes Kelly Simmons - Yes Lori Slings - Yes III. Topics for Discussion A. Superintendent's Report (communication) Superintendent Dr. Halupnik gave an update on recent events within the district including but not limited to, board visits to Altoona Elementary and the Junior High, our recent district professional development day, the Education Foundation grants, and the start of the second semester. B. Monthly Financial Report (fiscal integrity) Chief Financial Officer Kevin Baccam gave a summary of the December financial report. C. Committee Updates (communication) Board members Grant Gillon and Brigid Ernst gave updates on the recent finance committee meeting. D. Superintendent Search Update (communication, academic achievement, fiscal integrity) Grundmeyer Leader Services gave a report on the survey results from the community and the themes that were prevalent. They also took feedback from the board to have a solid understanding of what constitutes the ideal candidate for our next superintendent. IV. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:44pm. February 4 2026 LIOW0447757