SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
October 21, 2024

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00 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 minutes from the September 16, 2024 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.

Mr. Yarnell entered the meeting.

The minutes from the October 8, 2024 called meeting were reviewed.  Hall made the motion with a second by Yarnelll to approve the minutes as written.  

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner presented information on the consideration of a land purchase from Brandon Hill.  There are approximately 4 acres for $55,000.00 that joins the school property, making access for future expansion, exits, entrances, etc. possible.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second by Hall to purchase 4 acres for $55,000.00.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner requested a transfer from the building fund to operating fund for $55,000.00.  Motion from Hall with a second from Yarnell to move the $55,000.00 from building fund to operating fund.  

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner gave a report on Grandparents breakfast.  Approximately 840 breakfasts were served and we have received many positive comments.  Great job OPAA! Employees and Greyhound Employees.

Superintendent Guiltner presented the Equity Compliance Report for 2024-2025 for approval (attached).  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	

Mr. Guiltner reported that Jessica Batterton, FACS teacher, was awarded the 2024-2025 Beef in the classroom grant.

Recommendation was made to accept two students  from the Viola School District to the Salem School District and one student to transfer out from Salem School District to Highland School District.  Motion was made by Coffman with a second from Hall.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Superintendent Guiltner gave a report on student recognition.  Congratulations to students, advisors and coaches.  

Master Facilities Plan was discussed (attached).  New Gymnasium information to be updated by Michael McBryde of Stephans Inc.

Superintendent Guiltner presented report on Joint Education Committee Funding Recommendations (attached).

Superintendent Guiltner gave a preliminary report on ATLAS Testing but more information will come in November. 

Superintendent Guiltner presented the board with the ASBA Business Trip Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy for 2025 (attached).  Motion was made by Coffman with a second by Yarnell to approve policy.

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 Hall with a second from Coffman.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.  

In miscellaneous business; Parent Teacher Conferences are October 22, 2024 – 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. and  Greyhound Steak Day, October 22 and 23.  

Hall 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 7:00 p.m.  

								

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								       Secretary