News – Wednesday, April 16th 2025

The Salem R80 Board of Education will hold it’s Reorganization Meeting tomorrow at 5:30 at the Salem Upper Elementary Library. After the call to order the Board will certify the election results with no election necessary pursuant to RSMo 115.124. Newly elected members will be sworn in by the Secretary of the Board. Superintendent, Dr. Nate Wills, will act as Temporary Chairman for the election of the New Board President and Vice-President. The new Board President will then preside over the election of the Secretary and Treasurer. The Board will elect the MSBA Delegate and Alternate, followed by adjournment of the Re-organizational Meeting. The regular Board meeting will then be called to order followed by the pledge of allegiance and the approval of the agenda and consent agenda. The Salem Upper Elementary Musical will be recognized followed by the Superintendent’s Report by Dr. Wills. CSIP Goals will be addressed in all reports, followed by updates on the FEMA Building, Insurance, Budget, Building Roofs, Construction Trades HVAC, and Buses. Student surveys will be reviewed, plus there will be a Tornado Warning Debriefing. Administrative reports will be presented for William Lynch, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, Athletics/Activities, Special Education, Technology, and Maintenance. New business will include approval of the Career Ladder Plan, declaring Bus #12 as surplus property for the end of the school year, declaring old choir attire as surplus property, approval of Alcorn Therapy and Consulting for OT/PT Services, and approval of insurance renewal. Hires, resignations and transfers will be considered before adjourning and moving in to Executive Session to consider personnel and student issues. The Reorganization Meeting and the regular meeting of the Salem R80 Board of Education will be open to the public.

The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, all Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday. According to Missouri statute, from April 19th through April 25th, state sales tax will be waived on qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified appliances. This certification indicates that a product has been independently verified to meet strict standards – which can mean superior performance and long-term energy savings. Clothes washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and refrigerators with the “Energy Star” certification are just some of the items that are exempt from state sales tax on the first $1,500 of each appliance purchased. For more information on the sales tax holiday, a list of qualifying items, and frequently asked questions, visit dor.mo.gov.

On Thursday, April 10th, the Salem Board of Aldermen met in closed session to discuss matters pertaining to an applicant for employment. In attendance were Mayor Parker, Alderman Bolerjack, Alderman Letchworth, Alderman Whelan, City Administrator Burbridge, City Attorney Weber, and Carrie Sutterfield (via Zoom). Alderwoman Dent was absent. Following a roll call vote the board authorized the Mayor to extend an offer to Ms. Sutterfield for the position of Economic Development Director for the City of Salem. Mayor Parker subsequently recommended the appointment of Ms. Sutterfield to the position. The Board of Aldermen then approved the appointment. Ms. Sutterfield will assume the position effective July 1, 2025.