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There was plenty to think about and consider at the Salem School Board meeting Monday night. The board opened their meeting by presenting ROAR Awards to the Disney Club at Salem High School, BSE Math Bowl Team, National History Day State Qualifiers, Math Counts, and John Hopkins.

APPROVED: minutes of the Executive and Regular Session of the April 15, 2024 School Board Meeting, agenda, claims to date.

APPROVED: the personnel and ECA recommendations

Amy Abner as the 6th grade digital citizenship teacher, Angela Snelling as the SMS health teacher beginning 2024-25 school year, Mallory Myers as the SMS health teacher beginning 2024-25 school year.

APPROVED: the new hires of Whitney Bowers as BSE corporation nurse and Kaleb Ravellette as vehicle maintenance assistant

APPROVED: the resignations of Adam Brock as IT specialist, Michele Burton as BSE teacher, Jerry Hickey as SHS assistant principal; last day June 1, 2024, Christine Mahuron as SHS counselor, Janine Terrell from full time cafe position to sub position, Rebecca Braid as cafe worker and bus monitor, Danielle Schocke as BSE instructional assistant, Gina Wientjes from BSE cafe, Autumn Gray as SMS teacher, Felicity Jones as SHS custodian.

APPROVED: the retirement of Troy Albert as SHS principal and Martha S. Deisch as SCS Bus Driver, but will remain a sub driver

APPROVED: Caitlin Ellis and Gwen Dowling for maternity leave

APPROVED: SHS summer school teachers: Frank Myszak, John Heavin, Todd Alexander and Brian Glesing

APPROVED: SHS, SMS, BSE high ability summer school teachers: Crystal Mikels, Emily Johnson, Jessica Morgan, John Calhoun and Lisa Nice

APPROVED: Emily Johnson and Crystal Mikels for stipends from K-12 Robotics Grant, Jamie Malloy for High Ability stipend, Savannah Goss for McKinney Vento Stipend

DONATIONS: Consider Approval of the following donations:

$1,000 mini grant donation from Washington County Substance Abuse Council to SADD

$250.00 donation to BPA from the Law Office of Church, Langdon, Lopp & Banet LLC for BPA National Conference

$100.00 from Dwayne Guenther Farm Bureau Insurance for BPA National Conference

$250.00 from Eddie Gilstrap Motors to Salem Golf Team

ACTION ITEMS: Consider appointments to the Washington County Community Foundation Board, Approved Steve Hunt

Consider approval of a gift from the 50 Year Class 1974

Consider approval to add Salem High School to the CEP Program

Consider approval of the Handbooks for BSE, SMS, SHS for the 2024-2025 school year

Consider approval of revising the Volunteer Policy #8120

Consider approval of the LifeSpring Health System Agency for 24-25

Consider approval of the LifeSpring Health Care Clinic for 24-25

First reading of the Wireless Communication Policy #5136, Therapy Dog Policy #8390, Proof of Residency Policy #5111, Metal Detector Policy #5517

Consider approval of an affidavit for payment

Consider approval of an overnight and out of state trip to Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida on March 19-25, 2025 for the Disney Club

Consider approval of a resolution to transfer funds to the Education Fund

Consider approval of the SHS 2024/25 textbook adoptions and orders

Consider approval of the BSE science adoption

Consider approval of the SMS book adoption

FUNDRAISERS: Salem HS Boys Soccer- Summer 2024 for new equipment

Disney Club-Car Wash June 15, 2024 to raise money for Disney trip

Disney Club Calendar Fundraiser September 2024 to raise money for Disney trip

Disney Club Halloween Party for elementary students. Date TBD

The next school board meeting is June 10, 2024

Marshmallow Fondue Fun

16 Sep 2024

Large marshmallows Chocolate syrup (or any flavor syrup of your choice) colorful candy sprinkles plastic straws Put 4 tablespoons of sprinkles in a container. Put 4 tablespoons of syrup in a container. Give your child a marshmallow and have them insert it on a straw. Let them dip it into the syrup, then the sprinkles. Enjoy! ...

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

16 Sep 2024

Ingredients 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 ¼ cups water 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix 5 ½ pounds pot roast Directions Mix condensed soup, water, and dry onion soup mix in a slow cooker. Place pot roast in the slow cooker and coat with soup mix ...

Recipe Monday, July 22, 2024

22 Jul 2024

Country Ribs 2 (16 ounce) zesty Italian dressing 6 pounds boneless country style ribs pepper Marinate ribs overnight in dressing in a covered container. Place ribs in baking pan, season with pepper to taste, and cover with heavy duty foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hours or until done.  ...

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Jul

Wine Jelly

16 Jul 2024

Wine Jelly 3 cups sugar 1 3/4 cups fruit wine 3 ounces liquid fruit pectin paraffin In a 2 quart bowl, combine sugar and wine. Cover and cook at high (in microwave) for 8-10 minutes or until mixture boils. Cook 1 minute more. At once, stir in fruit pectin and mix well. Skim off foam if necessary. Pour quickly into hot scalded wine glasses ...

Recipe Monday, July 8, 2024

08 Jul 2024

Cannon Balls

1 pound hot sausage

1 pound grated cheddar cheese

2 cups Bisquick

Crumble and fry sausage, drain well. Combine sausage, Bisquick and cheese. Mix well and form into walnut size balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. 

Recipe Monday, May 20, 2024 (Kids in the Kitchen)

20 May 2024

An Edible Fishbowl 6 (3 ounce) packages of blue jello 1 cup blueberries or grapes gummy fish Use a fishbowl. Prepare the blue jello in a large mixing bowl according to package directions, and refrigerate until partially set. Make a rocky ocean floor by pouring the blueberries or grapes into the fishbowl. Spoon the blue "water" over the fruit, a ...

Recipe Monday, May 13, 2024 ( Kids in the Kitchen)

13 May 2024

PINEAPPLE CHEESE SPREAD PIZAZZ! 4 ounces mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup crushed pineapple 1/2 tablespoon orange or pineapple juice Allow your child to combine all of the ingredients into a bowl. Stir for 1 minute. Pour into blender. The adult should blend until smooth. Pour back into bowl. Serve on crackers.  ...

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May

Dump Cake

06 May 2024

DUMP CAKE 1 box yellow cake mix 32 ounce can diced pineapple 8 ounce can sliced pineapple maraschino cherries 4 sticks margarine In a 9x12 glass baking dish, pour in diced pineapples with juices. Add sliced pineapples arranging in a single layer at bottom of dish. arrange maraschino cherries in the center of each pineapple slice. Dump cake mi ...

This Flakey Dessert is All About the Blueberries

12 Feb 2024

This recipe for "Blueberry Galette," courtesy of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, is a delicious treat that's perfect for entertaining. Blueberries should be a delicious part of people's daily diets because this flavorful fruit packs a nutritious punch. Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants, which can help the body fend off various il ...

Skip the Salt, but Keep the Flavor

12 Feb 2024

Many salt substitutes can impart flavor without adversely affecting your overall health. The human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain a proper balance of water and minerals. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says it's estima ...

Cherries are the star of this Valentine's Day treat

04 Feb 2024

"Cherry Pie Bars" are not exactly a pie, but a pound cake with a cherry pie filling swirl. Tart, red cherries and Valentine's Day seem to be the perfect pair. Not only do cherries align with a Valentine's Day color scheme, they even resemble little hearts when hanging from their stems. Celebrating Valentine's Day involves many different tradi ...

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Feb

Pirate's Brew

02 Feb 2024

Pirate's Brew 8  Cinnamon sticks 4 tsp. vanilla 1 gal. coffee 1 qt. whipped cream 2 qts. coffee ice cream 1/4 c. sugar Make coffee. Add cinnamon. Let coffee cool. When coffee is cool, remove cinnamon. Add rest of ingredients to coffee, stir well, and serve cold.  ...

Taco Soup Recipe

02 Feb 2024

1 can plain tomatoes 1 can pinto beans 1 can corn, drained 1 can green chilies, chopped 1 package taco seasoning 1 package ranch dressing mix 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained 1 can tomato sauce water  Fritos cheese sour cream Mix first eight ingredients in a large pot. Add about 3 or 4 cans of water and bring to a boil, the ...

Hamburger Potato Casserole

02 Feb 2024

Hamburger Potato Casserole 1 pound  - lean ground round 4 - potatoes 1/4c. - onion Cook hamburger meat with onion until well done. Peel and cube 4 medium potatoes. Add to cooked hamburger, season well. Add enough water to cover ingredients and simmer until done. Can be used as a breakfast meal or general anytime meal served with a veg ...

Mexican Lasagna Recipe

02 Feb 2024

Mexican Lasagna Recipe 1 package flour tortillas, divided 8 ounces sour cream 3 ounces chopped chilies 1 large onion, chopped 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1 1/2 pounds hamburger 1 can chili beans 8 ounces tomato sauce  1 package chili or taco seasoning 1 cup water Brown and drain hamburger; add seasoning, tomato sauce, bean ...

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