SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Annual Report to the Public
September 19, 2022

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, September 19, 2022 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, Yarnell, Hall, Miller and Coffman
Absent:  

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

The minutes from the August 15, 2022 regular meeting were reviewed.  Miller 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 August 19, 2022 called meeting were reviewed.  Hall made the motion with a second from Miller 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 Lindsey Wiseman reported on elementary enrollment, curriculum and goals.

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

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

All presentations are attached.

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

Meeting resumed at 6:35 p.m. in the boardroom.

Superintendent Guiltner asked for consideration of hiring Dr. Charles Stien form APSRC as a consultant for the master facilities plan.  The charge will be $6000.00 per year.  He will do the applications and paperwork for all Master Facilities Plan and Partnership Program Application. 

The motion was made by Smith with a second by Hall to hire Dr. Stien as a consultant.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Next was the discussion to set the date for high school graduation.  Recommendation was made to set graduation for Monday, May 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.  Yarnell made the motion with a second from 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 2021 – 2022 school year.  Superintendent recommended the board approve the increases due to reasons documented.  Hall made the motion with a second by Smith.

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 the 2022 – 2023 school year.  The motion was made by Miller with a second by Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Next, consideration of a technology purchase.  We have applied for a Office Management Start Up Grant and was approved.  The grant we will pay 85% for 25 computers and we actually need 28 computers.  We will need to purchase and be reimbursed.  We have received bids from Howard Technology, CDWG, and White River Solutions. (Attached)  Recommendation was made to accept the quote from Howard Technology for $35,581.00 and for the purchase to be made from the building fund.  Motion was made by Smith with a second by Hall.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

The board retired to executive session at 6:50 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 7:07 p.m.

As the result of executive session, recommendation was made to employ Tonya Eaton as a full time para professional starting September 20, 2022.  Motion was made by Miller with a second from Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to approve the transfer of one student from the Highland School District to the Salem School District.  The motion was made by Hall with a second by Smith.

 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 Yarnell with a second by Miller.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

In miscellaneous business:
Flu Clinic – November 1, 2022
Grandparents breakfast – October 3, 2022
Board training dates are September 29, 2022 and October 13, 2022

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

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