SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
“CALLED MEETING”
May 8, 2025	

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in special session Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.in the Boardroom on the high school campus.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Miller.  

ROLL CALL:
Present: Miller, Coffman, Smith, and Hall
Absent:  Yarnell

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

The Board retired into executive session at 5:03 p.m.

The Board returned from executive session at 5:13 p.m.

As the result of executive session, Superintendent Guiltner read a letter of resignation (attached) from Michael Benke, Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 School year.  A motion was made by Hall with a second by Smith to accept the letter of resignation.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Mr. Guiltner read a letter of resignation (attached) from Ben Leisenring, Press Box Coach for 2025-2026 School Year.  A motion was made by Hall with a second from Coffman to accept the letter of resignation.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Mr. Guiltner made a recommendation to Hire Ben Leisenring as Jr. High Assistant Football Coach and Sr. High Assistant Coach for the 2025-2026 school year.  A 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.

Mr Guiltner made a recommendation to Hire Seth Brazeal as Press Box Coach for the 2025-2026 school year.  A motion was made by Hall with a second by Coffman.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Mr. Guiltner read a letter of resignation (attached) from Amber Beavers, Jr High Cheer Coach for 2025-2026 School Year.  A motion was made by Smith with a second from Coffman to accept the letter of resignation.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Mr. Guiltner made a recommendation to hire Ella Purdom as Jr High Cheer Coach for the 2025-2026 school year.  A 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.

Mr. Guiltner read a letter of resignation (attached) from Joshua Bateman, Jr High Track Coach for 2025-2026 School Year.  A motion was made by Smith with a second from Hall to accept the letter of resignation.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Mr. Guiltner made a recommendation to hire Joshua Bateman as Cross Country Coach  for the 2025-2026 school year.  A 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.

Mr. Guiltner made a recommendation to hire Courtney Magg as an Elementary School Teacher.  A 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.

Mr. Guiltner stated that Salem Schools is still needing a Jr. High Track Coach and a full route Bus Driver for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Coffman 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 5:21 p.m.

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									Secretary