SALEM SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
Annual Report to the Public
September 21, 2020

The Board of Education of the Salem School District #30, State of Arkansas, met in regular session Monday, September 21, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria on the high school campus.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Smith.  

ROLL CALL:
Present: Smith, Hall, Coffman, Miller and Yarnell
Absent:  None

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

The minutes from the August 17, 2020 regular meeting were reviewed. Miller 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 September 2, 2020 called meeting were reviewed.  Coffman 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.

The annual report to the public was opened by Superintendent Guiltner.  The Superintendent reported on the district’s current enrollment, personnel and staff changes, updates on facilities and projects.

Next the elementary principal Corey Johnson reported on elementary enrollment, curriculum and goals.

High school Principal Cody Curtis reported on curriculum, student achievement, and goals.

David Turnbough, federal programs coordinator reported on all federal programs, parental rights and polices.

Eileen McCord, GT coordinator gave a report on the gifted and talented program.

The public meeting concluded at 6:23 p.m. and board meeting was moved to the board room to finish regular meeting.

Meeting resumed at 6:28 p.m. in the board room.

First on the agenda was discussion to set the date for high school graduation.  Recommendation was made to set graduation for Monday, May 17, at 7:00p.m. in the high school gymnasium.  Motion was made by Yarnell with a second by Coffman to accept the recommendation.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Consideration for approval of ACT 1120 resolution (attached) for an employee who has received a 5% or more increase in salary for the 2019-2020 school year.  Superintendent Guiltner recommended the board approve the increases due to listed reasons.  Hall made the motion with a second from Miller to approve ACT 1120 resolution.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to approve the 2020/2021 Minority Teacher Recruitment Plan. (Attached)  Motion was made by Miller with a second by Coffman to approve the plan as discussed.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

Recommendation was made to approve the transfer of two students from the Izard County Consolidated School District to the Salem School District.
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.

Recommendation was made to approve the transfer of one student from the Highland School District to the Salem 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 COVID-19 update.

The financial reports were reviewed and accepted on a motion made by Miller with a second by Hall.  

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the motion carried.

In Miscellaneous business the board was informed of the following scheduled events:
Flu Clinic – October 27, 2020
Parent/Teacher Conferences – October 27, 2020
Grandparents breakfast has been postponed.
Board training dates are October 1, 2020 and October 15, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Motion was made by Coffman with a second by Hall to adjourn the meeting.

The Chairman called for discussion.

Yeas:  Unanimous
Nays:  None

The Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

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								       Secretary