Public hearing set for fiscal year 2026 budget amendment on May 21, 2026.

SEP Board Meeting Minutes 4/23/26
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
Lori Slings, BoardMember
Other Attendees
Dr. Dirk Halupnik, Superintendent
Lacey Beals, Board Recorder
Kevin Baccam, Board Secretary
Aiden Walker, Student Council Representative
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
Motion was made to adopt the agenda. 
Motion made by: Brett Handy
Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
C. District Vision and Mission
D. Pledge of Allegiance
E.Public Comments
F. Consent Agenda
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda. 
Motion made by: Lori Slings
Motion seconded by: Brett Handy
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 next meeting dates of May 7 and May 21. 
Motion made by: Brigid Ernst
Motion seconded by: Brett Handy
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
B. Student-Related Fees 2026-2027 (fiscal integrity)
Motion was made to approve the Proposed Schedule of Student-Related Fees for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion made by: Lori Slings
Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
C. Early Graduates (academic achievement)
Motion was made to approve the students listed in the attached document to graduate with the class of 2026.
Motion made by: Kelly Simmons
Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
D. Student Weather Days (communication)
Motion was made to forgive the student instructional hours missed due to weather.
Motion made by: Lori Slings
Motion seconded by: Kelly Simmons
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
E. Set Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment (fiscal integrity)
Motion was made to set the date for the public hearing for May 21, 2026, for an amendment to the current fiscal year 2026 budget.
Motion made by: Lori Slings
Motion seconded by: Brigid Ernst
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
F. Resolution to Authorize Bond Issuance Proceedings (fiscal integrity)
Motion was made to approve the Resolution Appointing UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa to Serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same.
Motion made by: Brett Handy
Motion seconded by: Lori Slings
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
III. Topics for Discussion
A. Superintendent's Report (communication)
Superintendent Dr. Halupnik gave an update on current events in the district including, but not limited to, upcoming graduation and our excellent graduation rate, scholarship awards and honors assemblies, the RISE program Lunch and Learn, as well as hiring and construction updates. 
B. Monthly Business Service Report (fiscal integrity)
CFO Kevin Baccam, with the assistance of finance committee board members Brigid Ernst and Grant Gillon, gave an update on the monthly financials for the month of March. 
C. Committee Updates (communication)
The Policy committee recently met and will be bringing some policy revisions to the next board meeting in May. 
D. District Career and Academic Plan (academic achievement)
Darell Butcher gave a presentation on college and career readiness.  He explained the different events happening across the district from elementary to high school that support and educate all students on various trade and college opportunities available.
E. ISASP Update (academic achievement)
Dr. Jo Ellen Latham gave a presentation on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) that is currently underway in the elementary and secondary schools, as well as updates that have been to the standardized testing for this year. 
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 pm. 
Motion made by: Lori Slings
Motion seconded by: Grant Gillon
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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