SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
		SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 20, 2020

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, January 20, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board room on the high school campus.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Smith.  

ROLL CALL:
Present: Smith, Coffman, Hall, Yarnell, Miller
Absent:  None

The Chairman declared a quorum present and opened the meeting for business.

The minutes from the December 16, 2019 regular session meeting were reviewed. Yarnell made the motion, with a second by Miller to approve the minutes as written.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner reported on Title VI-B funds.  These funds are used for special education.  We just completed a desk audit for these funds and received a very good report.  Our LEA Supervisor, Heather Everett along with special education teaching staff were able to provide the information that was required.  A letter of audit completion is attached.

The board retired into executive session at 6:04 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 6:24 p.m.

As the result of executive session recommendation was made to extend the contract for Superintendent Guiltner by one year through June 2023.  
Motion was made by Miller with a second by Hall.  

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to accept the transfer of two students from the Highland School District to the Salem School District.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second from Hall to accept the transfers.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Next, Superintendent Guiltner reported on the Arkansas Game and Fish Education Grant.  Mr. Curtis and Mr. Turnbough applied for the grant and was awarded $2022.27.  These funds will be used to purchase ammunition for the shooting sports program.

Superintendent Guiltner made the recommendation to give a one-time non-reoccurring bonus of $1000.00 for licensed staff, $500.00 for classified staff and $250.00 for bus drivers.  The bonus will be funded with money from the AR Rewards and Recognition Program and Student Growth.  Hall made the motion with a second from Yarnell to approve recommended bonus.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner reported to the board on Standard for accreditation.  Currently both schools as well as the district are fully accredited with the department of elementary and secondary education.

Superintendent Guiltner presented the board with an updated resolution for the master facilities plan. (attached)  This year we would be requesting for partnership money to assist in the building of a physical education/gymnasium at the high school.  Motion was made by Miller with a second from 
Hall to approve the master facilities resolution.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

High school principal, Cody Curtis gave student recognitions, Congratulations to all.

Superintendent Guiltner presented the board with the renewal of the district’s legal liability insurance.  This year’s annual renewal rate for BXS insurance 
will be $6943.50 and the policy will run from February 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second by Miller.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent reported that each board member has to have six hours of training per year, all five of members are in compliance.

The financial reports were received and accepted on a motion made by Coffman with a second from Hall.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

In miscellaneous business, Mr. Guiltner asked to move the May board meeting to Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

January is School Board Appreciation Month, Superintendent Guiltner thanked them for the great job they do for our students, faculty, staff and community.

Motion was made by Miller with a second by Hall to adjourn the meeting.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

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					Secretary