Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Oct. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Fairfield Public School District No. 112, Wayne County, Illinois, held in the District Board Room, 200 West Center, Fairfield, Illinois, on Monday, October 20, 2025.
AGENDA #1 – Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by President Amy Sager, who directed the Secretary to call the roll.
AGENDA #2 – Roll Call – The Secretary called the roll and the following members answered to their names as called and were found to be present: Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Caleb Higginbotham
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Rachel Ewing
There being a quorum present, the President declared the Board of Education to be in session for the transaction of business.
OTHERS PRESENT: None
AGENDA #3 – Citizens Non-Agenda Items
AGENDA #4 – Approval of Minutes
4.1 A motion was made by member Caleb Higginbotham that the Regular and Closed Session minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, September 22, 2025 and the Regular Session Minutes from the Special Meeting of the Board of Education held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 be approved as prepared and made available to all Board of Education members. The motion was seconded by member Trinity Fry, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Caleb Higginbotham
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Rachel Ewing
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #5 – Financial Reports
5.1 Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s Report, dated September 30, 2025 was presented as follows:
Education Fund $1,467,052.68
Building Fund $821,912.44
Debt Services Fund $136,562.87
Transportation Fund $152,891.64
IMRF Fund $435,691.99
Capital Projects $0.00
Working Cash Fund $1,387,326.94
Tort Fund $384,036.42
Fire Prevention/Safety Fund $300,939.72
Total $5,086,414.70
There being no additions or corrections, the President declared the Treasurer’s Report will stand approved as presented.
5.2 Payroll – Member Caleb Higginbotham made a motion that the salaries for the District for the month of October be approved and ordered paid. The motion was seconded by member Jamie Jones, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Caleb Higginbotham
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Rachel Ewing
The President declared the motion passed.
5.3 Monthly Bills – Current bills, as listed, were presented for payment. After examination of the listed bills, Amy Sager made a motion to approve the bills for payment. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Caleb Higginbotham
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Rachel Ewing
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #6 – Superintendent’s Report
6.1 Revenue to Expense Report
6.2 Food Service Report
6.3 Transportation Report
6.4 Band Program
6.5 Building Report
6.6 FY25 Audit
6.7 IAR Summary
AGENDA #7 – Action Items
No Action items
AGENDA #8 – Board Members Request/Report
AGENDA #9 – Closed Session to Discuss Information Regarding Appointment, Employment, Retirement or Dismissal of an Employee, Labor Relations, Collective Negotiations, Litigation, Public Office Vacancy and Student Discipline (5ILCS 120/2a)
9.1 A motion was made by member Jamie Jones that the Board enter Closed Session at the hour of 6:38 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Trinity Fry, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Caleb Higginbotham
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Rachel Ewing
The President declared the motion passed.
9.2 A motion was made by member Trinity Fry that the Board end the Closed Session at the hour of 6:49 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Caleb Higginbotham, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Caleb Higginbotham
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Rachel Ewing
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #10 – Action Items
10.1 A motion was made by member Amy Sager to accept the resignation of Amelia Lingafelter as Cross Country Coach. The motion was seconded by member Caleb Higginbotham, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea: Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Caleb Higginbotham
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Rachel Ewing
The President declared the motion passed.
AGENDA #11 – Informational Items
AGENDA #12 – Adjournment – A motion was made by member Trinity Fry that the meeting adjourn at 7:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by member Karen Baker, and on a roll call vote the following members voted yea:
Amy Sager, Jamie Jones, Trinity Fry, Karen Baker, Caleb Higginbotham
Members absent: Jessica Oliver, Rachel Ewing
The President declared the motion passed.
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