SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
June 21, 2021

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, June 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom on the high school campus.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Coffman.  

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

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

The minutes from the May 18, 2021 regular meeting were reviewed.  Smith made the motion with a second by Yarnell 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 May 27, 2021 “called” meeting were reviewed.  Hall made the motion with a second by Yarnell to approve the minutes as written.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Cody Curtis, High School Principal presented the high school student handbook changes (attached) for the 2021-2022 school year.  Changes were accepted on a motion by Miller with a second by Smith.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner asked for approval of capital asset deletion from inventory (attached).  A 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.

Two bids were submitted (attached) for walkway covers.  Lacy submitted a bid for $132,337.00 and Ditta submitted a bid for $162,604.00.  After discussion , motion was made by Hall with second by Smith to accept Lacy bid of $132,337.00.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to approve two (2) legal transfers (attached) from Izard County Consolidated school district to the Salem school district.  Motion was made by Smith with a second from Miller to approve the legal transfers.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner presented the ASBA board policy updates for 2021-2022. (attached)  Yarnell made the motion with a second from Hall to accept 2021-2022 board policy updates.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

 The School received a certificate from Arkansas Activities Association for an ejection-free season for softball 2020-2021.  Students, players and coaches showed exemplary display of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity.

The board retired into executive session at 6:20 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 6:56 p.m.

As the result of executive session, a recommendation was made to fill the Head Baseball Coach position with Ben Leisenring.  Motion was made by Smith with a second from Miller to hire Ben Leisenring as Head Baseball Coach.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

A recommendation to hire Bryan Harris as Assistant Sr. High Football, Assistant Jr. High Football and Teacher.  A motion was made by Hall with a second by Yarnell to hire Bryan Harris.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

A recommendation was made to hire Amber Beavers as an additional ESSER teacher. When ESSER funds run out or by September 2024, the teaching position will be the first position to be eliminated through a reduction in force.  A motion was made by Yarnell with a second by Miller.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

A recommendation was made to hire Jodi Burk as an additional ESSER teacher.  When ESSER funds run out or by September 2024,  the teaching postion will be the first position eliminated through a reduction in force.  A motion was made by Miller with a second from Hall.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

A recommendation was made to hire Katie Pardue as an additional ESSER teacher.  When ESSER funds run out or by September 2024, the teaching position will be the first position eliminated through a reduction in force.  A motion was made by Yarnell with a second from Smith.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

A recommendation was made to hire Brandi Sanderson as full- time nurse with ESSER funds.  When ESSER funds run out or September 2024, this nursing position will be the first position eliminated through a reduction in force.  A motion was made by Smith with a second from Hall.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

The financial reports were reviewed and accepted with a motion from Smith and a second by Hall.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Yarnell with a second by Miller to adjourn.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

							
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								Secretary