Local News – Monday, June 26th, 2017
The Salem R-80 Board of Education held their meeting Thursday evening at the boardroom. After approval of the agendas and communications, Superintendent John McColloch updated the Board with a facilities report. He reported maintenance crews were constructing an office space for the technology department in the High School Library just inside the door to the right to be used for repairs that need to be made on ChromeBooks and it will be called the “Chrome Depot”. He stated that all toilets, urinals and sinks were being replaced at the William Lynch Elementary. He went on to say that two HVAC air conditioning units were added with one over the Middle School and the other over the Locker Room. McColloch said Summer School is now complete as William Lynch Elementary started with 106 students, and ended with a total of 93, while the Upper Elementary started with 195 students and ended with 174. The Salem High School had 17 students attend and they were required to attend at least 12 out of 14 days and complete a set amount of course work in order to earn credit. McColloch also wanted to recognize the Transportation Department for receiving a 100% for the school bus inspections and stated that the three new buses will arrive about the 1st of August. The William Lynch Elementary will be holding fall registration for new students on August 7th and 8th. The Salem Upper Elementary wanted to thank their teachers for working so hard and showing gains on the goals they had set last August for MAP scores, as many of them achieved those goals. The Middle School Archery will be competing in the NASP World Tournament in Orlando, Florida July 21 and 22nd. The Salem High School is continuing to meet with prospective internship employers as they would like to add at least five more by the start of the school year. In old business, the Board approved the once a year WADA transfer of $506,155 from the General Revenue Fund to the Capital Projects Fund. The Board then approved the MSBA 2017 policy update as well as approved the Food Service Procurement Plan and District Wellness Policy. The Board then approved a one year lease agreement with the Dent County Disabilities Board for the Developmental Preschool Program at the old Salem Library. The Board accepted the resignations from 5th grade Special Education teacher Christina Whitaker and from Matthew Kamprath Middle School Special Education teacher and 7th grade boy’s basketball. In closed session the Salem R-80 Board of Education hired Kristal Flohr as 5th grade special education, Cole Price for 8th grade special education, Rockey Wade for 8th grade special education and Will Hubbs as 7th grade boys’ basketball coach. The meeting was then adjourned.
An accident occurred Saturday night at 10:10 on Highway 32 about ten miles east of Salem. According to the highway patrol report, an eastbound 2009 Harley Davidson, driven by 44- year old Terry Quinn of Kansas City, struck a deer in the roadway, then slid off the right side of the roadway before coming to rest. A passenger, 33-year old Dana Quinn of Kansas City, suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Salem Ambulance to Salem Memorial District Hospital. Both the driver and passenger were wearing safety devices. The Harley Davidson sustained moderate damage and was removed from the scene by Whitaker’s Towing.
An accident happened Sunday morning at 5:30 in Phelps County on Interstate 44 at 188 mile marker. According to the highway patrol report, 18-year old Brice Gresham of Rolla was driving a 2005 GMC C5500 westbound when he fell asleep at the wheel. The GMC traveled off the left side of the roadway and went into the median struck the cable barrier. The GMC then overturned and came to rest in the eastbound lane. Gresham, who was not wearing a seat restraint, was ejected from the vehicle. He suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Phelps County Regional Medical Center by ambulance. The GMC was totaled and was removed from the scene by Advanced Towing.