SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
May 22, 2023

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, May 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom on the high school campus.  The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Miller.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Smith, Miller, Hall, Yarnell 
Absent:  Coffman

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

The minutes from the April 12, 2023 regular meeting were reviewed.  Hall made the motion with a second by Smith to approve the minutes as written.

The Vice Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Vice Chairman declared the motion carried.

The minutes from the April 25, 2023 called meeting were reviewed.  Smith made the motion with a second by Yarnell to approve the minutes as written.

The Vice Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Vice Chairman declared the motion carried.

Congratulations to Jason Miller on his re-election to the Salem School Board.

First on the agenda is the board re-organization.  Smith made a motion with a second from Hall to nominate Jason Miller for President.  

The Vice Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Vice Chairman declared the motion carried.

Joey Hall was nominated for Vice President on a motion made by Smith with a second by Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Burton Yarnell was nominated by Smith with a second from Hall for Secretary.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Karen Coffman was nominated to remain as the disbursing officer on a motion by Hall with a second from Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner recommended moving money from the building fund to a 12 month CD with the Bank of Salem at a rate of 4.00%, APY 4.07%.  A motion was made by Smith with a second by Yarnell to move $1,000,000.00 to a 12 month CD with the Bank of Salem.  

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner went over all student Recognitions.  Great job Greyhounds!

Recommendation was made to leave Student breakfast ($1.45) and lunch ($1.90) prices at the current rates for the 2023-2024 school year, while increasing adult prices by 0.05 cents.  Adult breakfast $2.75 and adult lunch $3.90.  Motion was made Hall with a second by Yarnell to accept the recommendation. 

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Standards of Accreditation – School is fully accredited.	

Safety bid #1:  Enclose rooms 1 & 2.  Received 1 bid from Ditta Enterprises, Inc.  for $49,871.00(attached).  Recommendation was made from Superintendent to accept the bid.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second from Smith to accept the bid from Ditta Enterprises, Inc.  

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Safety bid #2:  Replace exterior doors, etc.  1 bid was received from Ditta Enterprises ,Inc. for $21,318.00(attached).  Recommendation was made from Superintendent to accept the bid.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second from Smith to accept the bid from Ditta Enterprises, Inc.  

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner discussed that there would be a company come in and do an Energy Audit and and would give a report later.

Superintendent Guiltner recommended that he, Wayne Guiltner, be appointed NAESC representative from Salem Schools.  Motion was made by Smith and second from Yarnell to select Mr. Guiltner to NAESC Board.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner presented the ASBA board policy updates for the 2023 – 2024 (attached).  Hall made the motion with a second by Smith to accept the 2023 – 2024 board policy updates.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried. 

Superintendent Guiltner recommended the school improvement plan (attached).  Smith made a motion with a second from Hall to accept the school improvement plan.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried. 

The Board retired into executive session at 6:25 p.m.

The Board returned to open session at 6:32 p.m.

As the result of executive session, a recommendation was made to add a stipend for Jr. High Cheer Coach to classified salary schedule.  Hall made a motion with a second from Yarnell to add stipend for Jr. High Cheer Coach to classified salary schedule.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

A letter of resignation was read (attached) from Bailey McBride effective at the end of current contract.  Motion was made by Smith with a second from Hall to accept the resignation.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to Hire Anna Crowe as High School English Teacher.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second from Hall to hire Anna Crowe as English Teacher.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to hire Makollie Burk as Jr. High Cheer Coach.  Motion was made by Smith with a second by Yarnell to hire Makollie Burk as Jr. Cheer Coach.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to hire Jessica Batterton as cross country coach.  Motion was made by Hall with a second from Yarnell to hire Jessica Batterton as cross country coach.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to hire Danielle Peterson as a Para Professional.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second form Hall to hire Danielle Peterson.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

May 1, 2023 was the School Choice deadline.  Salem had 24 students applying to attend the Salem School District for the 2023 – 2024 school year, with 3 students choosing to leave the district.  Motion was made by Smith with a second by Hall to approve all applications.  

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Report on bus price was given (attached) $126,431.00.

The financial reports were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Smith with a second from Hall to accept the financial reports.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

In miscellaneous business, a request was made to move the June 19, 2023 board meeting to June 12, 2023.  Motion was made by Hall with a second from Yarnell to move the board meeting.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Hall made the motion to adjourn with a second from Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

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

				
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							    Secretary