South Central Reporter

Salem Elementary School District No. 111 Board met March 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Salem Elementary School District No 111 Board of Education met in regular session at 6:00 P.M. at Hawthorn School

Board Members Present: John Gaston, Patty Squibb, Lynette Dye, Kerri Richards

Board Employees: Leslie Foppe, Marty Adams, Tyler Lux, Melanie Becker, Marita Williams, Olivia Schimp, Mike Pugh, Laura Burkett

1. Call the Meeting to Order: Vice-President Gaston called the regular board of education meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

2. Approve Agenda: Vice-President Gaston asked for a motion to approve agenda made by Dye, seconded by Squibb. Roll Call Vote: Dye-Yes, Richards-Yes, Squibb-Yes, Gaston-Yes.

3. Consent Agenda:

A. Approve Open Minutes from January 27, 2021 Regular Meeting. 

B. Approve Current Bills and Payroll

C. Approve Treasurer’s Report

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda made by Richards, seconded by Squibb. Roll Call Vote: Richards-Yes, Squibb-Yes, Gaston-Yes, Dye-Yes.

4. Visitors: See Attached

5. Public Comments: None

6. Teacher Report: 7th Grade teachers presented reports regarding activities occurring in the district.

7. Superintendent Report 

A. District Update: Dr. Foppe informed the board that during the inclement weather the district had 5 days that were E-Learning days. This will allow the district to not have to make up the 5 emergency days at the end of the year.

Graduation has been set for May 17th.

Dr. Foppe explained to the board that the finalization of plans for the summer projects were being made with Omni Energy Partners.

Dr. Foppe spoke on the removal of the mask restrictions. She thanked the board, administration, and staff for their support and understanding during these unprecedented times. She also thanked the community for working with the school district throughout these ever-changing times. The district will still do test to stay for the students who show Covid symptoms. Dr. Foppe will monitor the positivity rates in case the need to wear masks for a short period of time occurs.

8. Discussion Items: 

A. Administration Evaluations: Administration Evaluations are going well. The board was given papers to fill out and return to Alisha.

B. Employment for the 2022/2023 School Year: Dr. Foppe gave the recommendations for positions for next year. The personnel committee recommends the following: Laura Phillips – 2nd grade, Allison Harper – 3rd grade, Rachel Williams – 5th grade.

C. Employment of Non-Certified Employee: Cody Hays is being recommended by Mike Pugh to be hired as a full-time evening custodian.

D. Letter of Retirement: Dr. Foppe presented letters of intent to retire at the conclusion of the 2025/2026 school year from Joni Dorff and Connie Chapman.

9. Items Requiring Action/Approval: 

A. Personnel Positions for School Year 2022/2023: Motion to approve the employment of Laura Phillips as 2nd Grade teacher for the 2022/2023 School Year made by Richards, seconded by Dye. Roll Call Vote: Richards-Yes, Squibb-Yes, Gaston-Yes, Dye-Yes.

Motion to approve the employment of Allison Harper as 3rd Grade teacher for the 2022/2023 School Year made by Dye, seconded by Squibb. Roll Call Vote: Dye – Yes, Richards – Yes, Squibb – Yes, Gaston – Yes.

Motion to approve the employment of Rachel Williams as 5th Grade teacher for the 2022/2023 School Year made by Squibb, seconded by Richards. Roll Call Vote: Squibb – Yes, Gaston – Yes, Dye – Yes, Richards – Yes.

B. Non-Certified Positions: Motion to approve the employment of Kody Hays as full-time evening custodian made by Richards, seconded by Squibb. Roll Call Vote: Richards-Yes, Squibb – Yes, Gaston – Yes, Dye – Yes.

C. Letters of Retirement: Motion to approve the letter of retirement from Joni Dorff at the conclusion of the 2025/2026 made by Dye, seconded by Richards. Roll Call Vote: Dye-Yes, Richards-Yes, Squibb-Yes, Gaston - Yes.

Motion to approve the letter of retirement from Connie Chapman at the conclusion of the 2025/2026 made by Squibb, seconded by Richards. Roll Call Vote: Squibb-Yes, Gaston – Yes, Dye-Yes, Richards-Yes.

11. Motion for Adjournment: There being no further agenda items a motion made by Richards, seconded by Dye to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 P.M. Roll Call Vote: Richards-Yes, Squibb-Yes, Gaston-Yes, Dye-Yes.

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