SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Annual Report to the Public
September 20, 2021

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, September 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria on the high school campus.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Coffman.  

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

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

The minutes from the August 16, 2021 regular meeting were reviewed. Yarnell made the motion with a second by Hall to approve the minutes as written.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

The annual report to the public was opened by Superintendent Guiltner.  The Superintendent reported on the district’s current enrollment, personnel and staff changes, updates on facilities and projects.

Next the elementary principal Corey Johnson reported on elementary enrollment, curriculum and goals.

High school Principal Cody Curtis reported on curriculum, student achievement, and goals.

David Turnbough, federal programs coordinator reported on all federal programs, parental rights and polices.

Eileen McCord, GT coordinator gave a report on the gifted and talented program.

All presentations are attached.

The public meeting concluded at 6:24 p.m. and board meeting was moved to the board room to finish regular meeting.

Meeting resumed at 6:30 p.m. in the board room.

First on the agenda was to consider musical instruments to be purchased with ARP ESSER III funds.  The first purchase is for a 90 gallon digital bass package from Ultrasonic Power Corp. in the amount $14,160.00 (quote attached).  This is technically not an instrument but a device to clean instruments.  The motion was made by Miller with a second by Smith to approve the purchase.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Next, is the quote (attached) from Amro Music for two French Horns, two Alto Saxophones and two Bassoons in the amount of $18,562.00.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second by Miller to approve the purchase of the six horns.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Consideration of the purchase of an Oboe (quote attached) from Innoledy in the amount of $4,500.00 was presented.  Motion was made by Hall with a second from Miller to approve the purchase.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to approve the transfer of two students from the Highland School District to the Salem School District.  The motion was made by Yarnell with a second by Hall.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner reported on a newly released quarantine and isolation memo. (Attached)

Next was the discussion to set the date for high school graduation.  Recommendation was made to set graduation for Monday, May 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.  Smith made the motion with a second by Miller.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Consideration for approval of Act 1120 resolution (attached) for an employee who has received a 5% or more increase in salary for the 2020-2021 school year.  Superintendent recommended the board approve the increases due to reasons documented.  Hall made the motion with a second by Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to approve the ASBA Model Policy Renewal for 2021-2022.  The motion was made by Miller with a second by Smith to approve the renewal.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to approve the 2021-2022 Minority Teacher Recruitment Plan (attached).   Motion was made by Yarnell with a second by Hall to approve the plan.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to approve the statement of assurances for 2021-2022 (attached).  This states the district will follow all rules and regulations set forth by the state.  Hall made the motion with a second by Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

The board retired to executive session at 6:51 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 7:01 p.m.

As the result of executive session, Superintendent Guiltner read a letter of resignation from Jordyn Delargy, paraprofessional.  Recommendation was made to accept the resignation.  Motion was made by Miller with a second by Smith to accept the resignation.  

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to approve the masks advisory updates (attached), will continue to wear masks. Motion was made by Hall with a second by Yarnell to approve the updated masks advisory. 

 The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Next, is to consider bids on Ford tractor.  There was only one bid from Jason Howell for $505.00.  Bid was accepted on a motion from Miller with a second from Smith.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Consideration of bids on 55 gallon sprayer was next.  One bid from Jason Howell for $105.00.  Bid was accepted on a motion from Smith with a second by Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Lastly, bid on Craftsman lawn mower were considered.  One bid from Jason Howell in the amount of $155.00.  Bid was accepted on a motion made by Hall with a second from Miller.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

The financial reports were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Hall with a second by Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

In miscellaneous business the board was informed of the following events:
Flu Clinic – October 26, 2021
Grandparents breakfast has been cancelled.
Board training dates are September 30, 2021 and October 14, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Motion was made by Yarnell 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 7:12 p.m.

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								        Secretary