SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Annual Report to the Public
October 15, 2018

The board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, October 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria on the high school campus.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Smith.

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

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

The minutes from the September 17, 2018 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.

The minutes from the September 21, 2018 special session meeting were reviewed.  Coffman 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.  He reported on academics, parental involvement and goals for the year.  He also gave the vending report for the prior year.

Corey Johnson, elementary principal reported on the elementary school enrollment of 466 students, curriculum, student achievement and test scores and goals.  Reminded the public that parent teacher conferences were Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cody Curtis, high school principal reported on the high school enrollment of 387 students. He reported on curriculum, student achievements, test scores and goals.  He also reminded the public of parent teacher conferences.

David Turnbough, federal programs coordinator reported on all federal programs, parental rights, and wellness and nutrition policies.  He discussed the nondiscrimination statement and the complaint procedures.  

Superintendent Guiltner opened the meeting for questions from the public.  After some discussion he then concluded the public meeting and moved the board meeting to the board room.

Meeting resumed at 6:45 p.m. in the board room.

Superintendent Guiltner presented the Equity Compliance Report for 2018 – 2019 for approval. (attached)  Motion was made by Hall with a second by Yarnell.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS: None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner reported on the Annual School Performance, and was proud to announce that both elementary and high school received letter grade of “A”.  This is the third time that both schools receive A’s.

The board retired into executive session at 6:49 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 7:04 p.m.

As a result of executive session, Superintendent Guiltner read a letter of resignation (attached) from Lavada Hardin, elementary aide.  Motion was made by Miller with a second by Yarnell to accept the resignation.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS: None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to hire Jodi Burk as a half time aide for the elementary school.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second by Hall to hire Jodi Burk.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS: None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner presented the board with the ASBA – Business Trip Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage Policy for 2019. (Attached)
Recommendation was made to purchase the insurance.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second from Miller.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS: None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

High School principal Cody Curtis had several student recognitions.

Recommendation was made to accept the transfer request of one student from the Salem School District to the Izard County Consolidated District.  Motion was made by Hall with a second from Coffman.  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 Miller with a second by Yarnell.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS: None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

The Superintendent Guiltner reminded the board of parent teacher conferences on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Coffman made the motion to adjourn with a second by Hall. 

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS: None

The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

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