SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAY 21, 2018

The board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, May 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the board room on the high school campus.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Smith.

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

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

The minutes from the April 16, 2018 regular session meeting were reviewed.  Yarnell made the motion, second by Miller to approve the minutes as written. 
The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

First on the agenda, high school principal Cody Curtis had several student recognitions.  Congratulations to teams and individuals for all accomplishments. 

Next, the 2018-2019 Special Education Application and budget (attached) was considered.  Recommendation was made to approve application and budget.  Motion was made by Koelling with a second from Coffman.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

The superintendent recommended increasing both student and adult breakfast and lunches by five cents for the 2018-2019 school year.  Rates for student breakfast will by $1.30 and lunches will be $1.75.  The adult breakfast will be $2.50 and lunches will be $3.65.  The motion was made by Coffman with a second by Miller to approve increase in meal prices as recommended.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

The board went into executive session at 6:12 p.m.  Koelling was asked to leave executive session due to the fact a family member was being considered for employment.  

The board returned to open session at 6:52 p.m.

Koelling turned in a letter of resignation from board position, due to the consideration of family member’s employment.  Recommendation was made to accept the resignation of Koelling.  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.

Koelling dismissed herself from the board.

Recommendation was made to hire J.W. Blevins as assistant boys and girls basketball coach for the 2018-2019 school year.  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.

To fill the high school teaching position vacated by Blevins, recommendation was made to hire Kullins Koelling.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second from Miller.   The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to hire Paula Johnson as an elementary teacher, floating position.  Motion was made by Miller with a second by Coffman.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to hire Haley Skaggs as a special education teacher.  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.

In October we had a technical visit reviewing our gifted and talented program.  On April 30, 2018 we received a letter commending the district for being in compliance and approving the GT program.  

On April 11, the school district received a letter from the Division of Public Transportation Department after reviewing our transportation records.  The report stated that the district was not found to be deficient in any area at this time.  This is directly related to Jason Howell and the three ladies in the central office, Tammy, Iris and Regnia for taking care of all transportation records.  

There is a board policy change for Section 7 (attached), regarding the purchasing of commodities with federal money.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second from Coffman to accept policy change in Section 7.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

May 1, 2018 was the school choice deadline.  Salem had 29 students applying to attend Salem School District for the 2018-2019 school year.  Superintendent Guiltner recommended approving all applicants.  Motion was made by Yarnell, second by Miller to accept school choice applicants as recommended.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner discussed several summer projects for upgrading facilities and grounds.

The financial reports were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Coffman with a second by Yarnell.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

In miscellaneous business, with the resignation of Koelling a dispersing officer will need to be appointed.  Motion was made by Miller with a second by Yarnell to appoint Karen Coffman as dispersing officer.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Coffman 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 7:18 p.m.

				
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							Secretary