SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Annual Report to the Public
September 16, 2024

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, September 16, 2024 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, Miller and Coffman
Absent:  Hall

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

The minutes from the August 19, 2024 regular 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 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.

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 6:21 p.m. and the board meeting was moved to the boardroom to finish the regular meeting.

Meeting resumed at 6:27 p.m. in the boardroom.

Mr Guiltner led a discussion to set the date for high school graduation for the 2024-2025 school year.  Recommendation was made was made to set graduation for Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.  Smith 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 gave a report on security improvements.  We have two (2) officers that have volunteered to help police our school campus.  

The board retired into executive session at 6:31 p.m.

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

As the result of executive session, Superintendent Guiltner recommended to hire Tiffany Jones as a Para Pro 1-1 Aid for the 2024-2025 school year.   Motion was made by Coffman with a second from Yarnell to hire Tiffany Jones as a Para Pro 1-1 Aid for 2024-2025 school year.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.  

Mr. Guiltner gave a report on the school’s certificates of deposits.

Recommendation was made to accept two legal transfers from Highland School District and two legal transfer from Viola School District.  Motion was made by Smith with a second by Yarnell to accept the transfers.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.  

The district’s annual financial report for the 2023-2024 school year and the budget for 2024-2025 school year was presented, reviewed and given the recommendation for approval.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second by Smith.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Mr. Guiltner reported that no bids were received after advertising for a Combi oven.  

The Best of Areawide Media 2024:  Cody Curtis was voted 2nd for Principal and Luke Barker was voted 1st for Teacher.

School Success report was given by Mr. Guiltner from schooldigger.  Salem ranked 12th out of 250 districts.

Mr. Guiltner reported that there was some land adjacent to school property that was for sale.  He will get more information and bring back at a later date. 

Mr. Guiltner reported on a Phone Free Grant the school was awarded.  We have purchased Cell Phone storage cabinets 

Superintendent Guiltner presented the board with some updates on the master facilities plan.   Discussion to add a high school gymnasium was made.  Attached are different scenarios for gym project.  No recommendation at this time.

Superintendent Guiltner stated that the Licensed Peronnel Policy committee approved the Licensed Personnel Board Policy section 3 and recommendation was made to accept board policy update by Smith with a second by Coffman.

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 by Coffman with a second from Yarnell.	

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.  

In miscellaneous business:
A.	 Grandparents Breakfast – October 2, 2024.
B.	Greyhound Steak Day – October 22-23, 2024.
C.	Flu Clinic – October 31, 2024.
D.	Board Training – September 26 and October 10, (6-9 p.m.).
E.	Parent Teacher Conferences – October 22, 2024 2-7 p.m.
Smith made the motion to adjourn with a second by Coffman.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

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								        Secretary