BOARD OF EDUCATION

Wayne Guiltner, Superintendent	HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

JASON MILLER, PRESIDENT
JOEY HALL, VICE PRESIDENT

313 HWY 62 E – SUITE 1
SALEM, ARKANSAS 72576

CODY CURTIS
ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

BURTON YARNELL, 
DR. GUY SMITH

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KAREN COFFMAN	www.salemschools.net

SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Annual Report to the Public
September 18, 2023

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria on the high school campus.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Miller.  

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 21, 2023 regular meeting were reviewed.  Smith 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.  Mr. Guiltner reported on the district’s current enrollment, personnel and staff changes, updates on facilities and projects.

Next, the elementary principal Lindsey Wiseman reported on the elementary enrollment, test scores, and curriculum changes and goals.

High school principal, Cody Curtis reported on curriculum changes, enrollment, test scores and goals.

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

Mr. Guiltner presented information on the gifted and talented program.

All presentations are attached.

The public meeting concluded at 6:26 p.m. and board meeting was moved to the boardroom to finish the regular meeting.

Meeting resumed at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom.

Superintendent Guiltner presented the board with some updates on the master facilities plan.  At this time no recommendation will be made for elementary or high school classrooms.  Information sheets are attached.  Discussion to add a high school gymnasium was made.  Attached are different scenarios for gym project.  No recommendation at this time, just information to think about.

Next, was the discussion to set the date for high school graduation.  Recommendation was made was made to set graduation for Monday, May 13, 2024 at 
7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.  Coffman made the motion with a second from Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.  

Mr. Guiltner reported to the board that ACT 1120 Resolution no longer has to be done.  The board no longer has to approve the increases in salaries, due to the fact that the salaries have already been approved.

High school principal had several student recognitions.  Congratulations to all.

Consideration for approval of community service credit providers was discussed.  Recommendation was made for Cody Curtis to head the application process for community service credit providers.  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.  

Superintendent Guiltner reported on some changes to the concession stand.  Information attached.  Last year we purchased Boston butts cooked and this year we are cooking them ourselves. Substantial savings.  Considering purchasing a portable smoking trailer.  The smoker could be used for concession stand, club fundraisers, employees can borrow.  Could possibly purchase one for $5000.  Something to consider for the future.

Consideration of an ACT 1599 resolution (attached) to do business with The Southern Sister Boutique.  Employee Amber Beavers is co-owner of the company.
Approval to do business up to the maximum of $9999.99 per school year.  The resolution shall be in effect from September 18, 2023 to June 30, 2025.
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.  
Public use of school building policy (attached) was discussed.  Recommendation was made to have superintendent be in charge of setting the charge and rules and regulations for public patrons or groups to use facilities.  Motion was made by Hall with a second from Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.  

Recommendation was made to accept a legal transfer of one student from the Salem School District to the Mammoth Spring School District.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second from Yarnell.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.  

The district’s annual financial report for the 2022-2023 school year and the budget for 2023-2024 school year was presented, reviewed and given the recommendation for approval.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second by Hall.

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 from Coffman.

 The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried. 

In miscellaneous business:
Grandparents breakfast	 – October 4
Reading under the lights	 – October 19
Greyhound Steak Days   	 – October 24 & 25
Flu Clinic                           	  – October 31
Board Training                 	  – September 28 & October 12 ( 6:oo – 9:00 p.m.) 

Smith made the motion to adjourn with a second by 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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