SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
June 18, 2018

The board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, June 18, 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, and Hall
Absent:    Miller

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

The minutes from the May 21, 2018, regular session meeting were reviewed.  Coffman 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 May 23, 2018, called meeting were reviewed.  Yarnell 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.

First order of business was board reorganization.  Smith was nominated for president on a motion by Yarnell with a second by Coffman.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Yarnell was nominated for vice-president on a motion by Coffman with a second by Hall.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Coffman was nominated for secretary on a motion by Yarnell with a second by Hall.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Coffman was nominated as dispersing officer on a motion by Hall with a second by Yarnell.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner presented the ASBA renewal of property, vehicle, and mobile equipment insurance for the 2018-2019 school year (attached).  Total premiums were $35,865.26 for property, $7,765.00 for vehicle, and $350.00 for mobile equipment.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second by Coffman to accept the 2018-2019 ASBA insurance renewal.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

2017-2018 Accreditation report has not yet been released but we have confirmation that everything was good from the Department of Education.  

Each year the office of Education Policy recognizes schools for beating the odds.  Salem Elementary earned the OEP Beating the Odds awards in the following:  Statewide High Overall Growth-Elementary Level; Statewide High Math Growth-Elementary Level; Statewide High ELA Growth-Elementary Level; High Math Growth-Elementary Level, Northeast Region.
There are 238 districts in Arkansas with 1053 individual schools.  Salem Elementary was #1 out of 1053 schools when looking at student growth.

Corey Johnson, elementary principal presented handbook changes (attached) for the 2018-2019 elementary student handbook.  Cody Curtis, high school principal presented handbook changes (attached) for the 2018-2019 high school student handbook.  Changes were accepted on a motion made by Hall with a second by Yarnell.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

The board retired into executive session at 6:22 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 6:40 p.m.

As a result of executive session, Superintendent Guiltner read a letter of resignation (attached) from Melissa Morrison.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second by Yarnell to accept resignation.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

A resignation letter (attached) from Andy Arnold was read by superintendent.  Motion was made by Hall with a second by Yarnell to accept the resignation.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent read a letter of resignation from Iris Rich (attached).  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second by Hall to accept the resignation.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

To fill the position of assistant bookkeeper, the recommendation was made to move Tammy Kinder to that position.  Motion was made by Coffman, second by Yarnell.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to move Tena Smith to the vacated central office secretary position.  Motion was made by Hall, second by Yarnell.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to move Melanie Kerley to the elementary office secretary position.  Motion was made by Coffman, second by Hall.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to move Luke Barker to assistant baseball coach.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second by Hall.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

J.W. Blevins resigned (letter attached) the afternoon portion of his bus route.  Motion was made by Yarnell, second by Hall to accept resignation.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to hire Kullins Koelling as a bus driver.  Motion was made by Coffman, second by Yarnell.  The Chairman called for discussion.

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

High school principal, Cody Curtis had several student recognitions.

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

YEAS:  Unanimous
NAYS:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

In miscellaneous business, Superintendent Guiltner informed the board that at the July board meeting there will be a representative from Stephens, Inc. in attendance and board members will receive three hours of training.

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 6:55 p.m.

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							Secretary